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Hello lil’ triangles of deliciousness, we ‘meat’ again. Okay, that was horrible. We could just call them what normal people call them – Lebanese meat pie or Sfiha. Sfeehas bring back a lot of childhood memories for me. They’re the epitome of ethnic comfort food. When my brother and I were younger, my parents used to buy these from a small little Lebanese bakery for us. They were treats that came around every couple of months or so, as the bakery was in the city and we lived in a tiny suburb over an hour away....

published Apr 26, 2021, updated Feb 07, 2024 Rice is a staple ingredient throughout the world thanks to its affordability and versatility. Throughout the Middle East, you can find rice in everything from side dishes like tachin (Persian saffron rice) and oven baked rice pilaf to heartier entrees like kabsa (Arabic chicken and rice). This Lebanese vermicelli rice recipe combines nutty basmati with toasted pasta pieces for a warm, comforting dish that complements just about any meal....

If you like easy pasta recipes like this one, then you’ll love my BLT pasta salad and my cajun chicken pasta bake! Lemon Asparagus Pasta Meals shouldn’t be complicated, and this pasta with asparagus and lemon is about as simple as it gets! Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, or even as a side dish, this is a great meal to make when you’re short on time or meal-prepping ahead of a busy week....

The BEST Lemon Pepper Chicken If you are in a chicken rut and need a flavorful, easy chicken dinner, then look no further! Lemon pepper chicken is packed with flavor and is so tender and juicy. Plus, you need just one pan and you can get this dinner on the table in less than 20 minutes! The trick to the BEST Lemon Pepper Chicken is slicing the chicken breast in half so the chicken is nice and thin and cooks fast AND stays juicy!...

For a chickpea hummus, take a look at our classic recipe! What’s the mark of a good dip, you ask me? It’s the speed at which it disappears at a party. And the one I’ve got here won’t last long. First off, it’s gorgeous. Secondly, it’s a hummus of sorts. Thirdly, do I really need to go on? Okay if you insist, it’s made with edamame beans which are a nutritionist’s best friend- high in fibre, equally high in protein and carbs....

Serve this mango cheesecake recipe for Mother’s day, summer barbecues, or any time you want a light and bright dessert. You can even make this recipe using defrosted frozen mangoes; making it a fantastic option any time of year! For more delicious fruit cheesecake recipes, check out my homemade strawberry cheesecake, easy blueberry cheesecake, and lemon cheesecake recipe. What You Need to Make This Recipe Mangoes – choose fresh mangoes for the ultimate flavor and smooth texture, although defrosted frozen mango chunks are also a great pick....

published Sep 01, 2023 Shrimp sushi stacks are fresh, flavorful, and so much fun to make. The ingredients are simple yet put together in a way that creates a dazzling work of edible art. If you have ever wanted to make your own sushi at home, this is a great place to start. I love the combination of mangoes and shrimp and this shrimp sushi stack recipe is a surefire way to impress your friends and family....

Do you ever crave something without knowing what it is you’re craving? I do. A lot. Sometimes I can imagine the taste. Without knowing exactly what it is I wanna eat. Or how to make it. This time it was something with tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, garlic, and a hint of lemon juice. And that is how this Mediterranean Pearl Couscous Salad was born. I’ve made it twice in the last two days, you guys!...

Corn on the cob ♥ Today we’re making Elotes or essentially, Mexican street corn. Hello golden corn kernels of flavor! We’ll roast the corn first, brush it with creamy garlic sauce, drizzle with lime juice, and finally, sprinkle with cotija cheese and cilantro. You’re most definitely my favorite thing about summer. In the spring and summertime, I live for corn recipes. Growing up in corn country, aka Illinois, one of our summer activities was to grill corn, squirt it with lemon juice and rub it with salt and chili powder....

Quick, delicious, and refreshing! That’s how I like my salads. Summery, flavorful salads is what my spring/summers are all about. But really, I just love using fresh ingredients like grilled corn, ripe avocados, red onions, diced jalapeños and cotija cheese to make spring mealtime a little more tasty while being light on the waistline. Adding hearty black beans and avocados turns traditional Mexican street corn into a full on salad that’s great to serve with roasted/grilled salmon, grilled or baked chicken, and cilantro lime flavored shrimp skewers....

No-Bake Cookie Dough Bars With A Secret Ingredient! If you love cookie dough AND chocolate then look no further. This is the right recipe for you as it combines cookie dough, a raw brownie base, and a rich chocolate layer. Oh, and I forgot the chocolate chips within the cookie dough layer. If you have a sweet tooth you gotta check out these no-bake cookie dough bars. No-Bake Cookie Dough Bars Variations This recipe can be made with or without the raw brownie base....

Homemade Soft and Chewy No-Bake Granola Bars What’s your favorite snack on the go? I love granola bars or like I also call them “muesli bars”. For me, it’s important to be prepared and have a filling snack with me when I am on the go, as I tend to get hungry fast between meals. As long as I have these no-bake granola bars with me, I don’t need to rely on convenience stores to buy (not so healthy) snacks....

On school days we have snacks once or maybe twice a day. On vacation days, we have snacks every hour from the time we wake up until we get back to bed. It is quite challenging to feed them with healthy snacks as we are filling our tummies mostly with snacks. That gave me a reason to make this No Bake Peanut Butter Cereal Bar. When looking for ideas to make something different, I came across this recipe here and made it right away....

Fresh and Creamy Vegan No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake If you’re looking for your next favorite vegan summer dessert, get ready for this no-bake raspberry cheesecake to blow you away. It’s tangy and sweet, uses fresh berries, and has a moreish creamy raspberry cheesecake filling – with no dairy! Instead, rely on silken tofu or vegan cream cheese and agar powder for the cheesecake consistency. When combined with the wholesome raw crust, this dessert is both delicious AND surprisingly nourishing....

These muffins are so much tastier than store-bought and taste amazing straight out of the oven. If you’re looking for another healthy muffin recipe, try my easy morning glory muffins or blueberry muffin recipe. What You Need to Make This Recipe Oats — I like to use quick-cooking oats as they provide a more even-textured muffin. Rolled oats will work as well. Leavening agents — to help lift your oatmeal muffins, you’ll need baking powder and baking soda....

Am I becoming the one skillet chicken lady or what? We’ll get to that in just a second. How was your weekend friends? Did you do anything special? The hubby and I had a MAJOR sushi craving this week that we finally were able to satisfy, well kinda. If you live in Houston, give Oishii a try. I literally stuffed my face with the yummiest stuff ever for lunch and was still craving sushi for dinner....

Day of the Dead bread is made from an enriched dough and has a texture similar to that of brioche or challah. It is finished with a brushing of butter and sugar, however, making the recipe more celebratory and sweet. Though the bread can be molded into various shapes, such as angels, animals, or skulls, the loves of bread are usually round and topped with crisscrossed bone-like shapes of dough before baking....

published May 04, 2022, updated May 31, 2023 There’s nothing better than a fresh, zesty salad during the hot summer months, especially one that’s actually satisfying and fills you up with just one serving. And a bowl of pineapple shrimp and barley salad is just the thing!I quickly pan fry some shrimp and add them to a bowl of cooked barley. I dice up some sweet and crunchy bell peppers and toss them in as well....

Tangy Quick Pickled Red Onions Pickled red onions are a new must-have in my fridge. They’re tangy, sweet, crisp, and will elevate any meal with a pop of color (they’re bright pink!) and flavor. Even better, these quick pickled red onions take less than 10 minutes to pull together and are ready to eat in as little as 30 minutes (but best when left overnight). Plus, they can then be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks....

I hate when the pancake itself is bland and you need a lot of syrup to compensate. These pancakes do not have this problem. The batter is infused with the sweet saffron and cardamom milk which is later used again as the syrup. This means that you can eat these pancakes on their own and they taste so floral and cardamom-y. However, if you want to boost the flavor even more, pour over the reserved saffron and cardamom milk, which the pancakes will soak up like a sponge....