This easy, creamy lentil soup is always on my menu. It's economical. It reheats well. It's good. My favorite Lebanese spices li...

Roasting broccoli is an easy way to bring out its flavor. This recipe has a delicious Eastern Mediterranean vibe. The lemony tahini sauc...

Little girl kneeling by The Blessed Virgin Mary  Christmas isn't a day, it's a sacred season. We spend it in pure peace. ...

In my twenties, I survived epic trainwreck relationships. Ignoring my better instincts, I jumped aboard... heading for a crash. Being on...

After making this dish for several years, I've created a basic recipe without sacrificing flavor. There's a more complicated rec...

Lebanese people love chard. Summer is the season for it. My local market sells gorgeous red and rainbow Swiss chard. I wait for...

Winter is behind us and Boston has turned green. Lilacs are blooming. On the river path, the air smells like moss and honeysuckle. My b...

Simple roasted chicken is always welcome on my dinner table. This golden-brown, crispy and juicy chicken is spiked with a punchy hit ...

This ultra-smooth and creamy hummus makes a lovely lunch, when served with pita. My Lebanese grandmother used to prepare a lar...

Crispy, breaded chicken is what's for dinner a lot around here. It's a no-brainer recipe that's a big hit with everyone. Th...

I'm half Lebanese, which means I grew up eating hummus. This non-traditional, ultra-creamy version has the added nutrition an...

Just a quick post today. I wanted to share my rice pilaf recipe with you because rice is so essential to many Eastern Mediterranean meal...

Since I'm half Middle Eastern, the sunny flavors in this dish are close to my heart. I've been making these meat...

Chickpeas simmered in a rich and tangy tomato sauce, spiked with chili, paprika and a splash of sherry is what's for lunch toda...

I love using lemon to add sparkle to golden brown fingerling potatoes. Roasted potatoes with creamy centers and a splash of citrus are g...

Being Lebanese, I’m a huge eggplant lover.  We prepare eggplants in a variety of delicious ways.  So, I was thrilled to find just about...

Patience has never been one of my virtues. When it comes getting to a meal ready when I’m hungry, patience really goes go out the window....

In this recipe, chickpeas are spiked with fresh lime, spicy chili, earthy cumin and smoky paprika. The dish is finished with a lit...

Swiss chard is a beloved green of the Eastern Mediterranean. The r ainbow-colored stems and big green leaves reveal its many vitamins a...

This Mediterranean salad relies on some canned ingredients and some fresh ones to make it work. Artichoke hearts give a sunny lift to t...