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Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables

Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables

Although I am a foodie and will try a little of anything, for the last year I have been primarily vegetarian.  Often when I cook for my family I just avoid the meat on the side.  I discovered quinoa about the same time I started 

Namoura (Semolina Cake)

Namoura (Semolina Cake)

  Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Grease a 13 by 9 pan with tahini. In a large  bowl mix together 4 cups semolina, 1 cup sugar 1/4 tsp baking soda, and 1 Tbsp baking powder. Melt 1 1/4 cup butter and mix into semolina.  Add 

Greek inspired Chicken with Orzo

Greek inspired Chicken with Orzo

This dish has a bit of a story behind it.  During our first years living in the Middle East, we had a Pizzeria. We had a number of journalists that used to frequent our shop and we became friends with some of them.  During these 

Lebanese Meat Pie (Sfeeha)

Lebanese Meat Pie (Sfeeha)

These delicious little “pizzas” can be found throughout the Middle East.  Their slightly tangy flavor goes well with sour cream or yogurt,   Begin by making the dough,  you can use your favorite pizza dough recipe, or the following: 3 Cups Flour 2 1/4 tsp. 

Let’s break some bread!

Let’s break some bread!

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and my favorite.  A whole meal version of hummus, it can be made either vegetarian style or with meat.   Tweet