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  • Red Lentil Soup

    June 25, 2015

    A belated Ramadan Mubarak to all those observing! We’re already over a week in and I can’t believe how fast it has flown by.

    There are certain dishes that are staples in Ramadan whether it’s based on cultural traditions, what you grew up loving or your favorite foods to enjoy during the month. For me, one of those staples is soup, and specifically, this red lentil soup. There are so many varieties of lentil soup out there, and while they’re all delicious, I look forward to this hearty, filling version during the month of fasting because of its fresh flavors and almost porridge-like consistency.

  • Italian Chicken Orzo Soup

    February 25, 2015

    Cold weather and gray clouds outside, high fevers and lots of layers inside gave me the feeling that a warm, filling soup would make everything better.

  • Tangy Grape Leaf Pilaf

    February 5, 2015

    Grape leaves, rice, and ground beef usually mean one thing to a Middle Easterner: amazing, melt-in-your-mouth, 2-bite rolls of goodness. This is a creative take on that delicious dish.

  • Thai Chicken Curry

    December 8, 2014

    The first time I made this, I was playing around and looking for a new way to use some leftover rotisserie chicken I had…