My go-to recipe for subtly spiced Middle Eastern chicken meatballs is always in rotation around here. These meatballs are golden brown...

Fingerling potatoes are at the farmers' market now. I love to prepare these creamy spuds with sea salt, Aleppo and lemon. This recipe ...

I grew up eating my Lebanese grandmother's delicate and lemony tabbouleh. She would finely chop the tomatoes, parsley and cucumbers...

This is my easy version of the warmly-spiced chicken my Lebanese grandmother served every Christmas and Easter. She lived with my grandfa...

This refreshing and filling salad has lots of parsley, which acts like lettuce does in regular garden salads. There's a bit of creamy...

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. ...

It's a quiet time to reflect on God and  spirituality. We stand still, exhaling into splendid solitude.  I don...

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...

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

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...

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

Rice and Lentils is Middle Eastern comfort food. A wonderful vegan or Lenten supper can be enjoyed by making this dish and pairing it...

For some time now people have been asking me to share my juicy turkey meatball recipe. I’ve been making them for years.  These m...

Do you love the bright flavors of Eastern Mediterranean cuisine? I’ll show you a setw recipe that will make you happy. I’ll reve...