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Creamy lentil soup (shorbat ads)

Creamy lentil soup (shorbat ads)

Shorba means soup in Arabic. Ads means lentils, so shorbat ads translates literally into soup of lentils. This popular soup is a Ramadan staple and will be found at Iftar (the daily meal of breaking the fast during Ramadan) tables quite frequently in the Arab world. It […]

Apple Cranberry Pecan Pie

Apple Cranberry Pecan Pie

Who doesn’t love apple pie?! The autumn and winter holiday seasons beckon you to its scent, to bite into a warm, crusty, juicy slice with a scoop of ice cream, and to the gorgeous visions of pies to your heart’s content. Add some juicy red […]

Banana Date Smoothie

Banana Date Smoothie

This banana date smoothie is a sweet and energizing drink to replenish your body with essential vitamins and minerals, as well as a good dose of protein. For this reason, this drink is perfect for Ramadan fasts. My father concocted this delicious drink one Ramadan, […]

Pumpkin Spice Biscotti

Pumpkin Spice Biscotti

  These pumpkin spice biscotti are the perfect treat for these dreary cold autumn days. Made with fresh sugar pumpkins and the perfect blend of fragrant spices, these little cookies will make the perfect dunkers for your coffee or tea. The best part of all: […]

Better than Cranberry Sauce: Cranberry Chutney

Better than Cranberry Sauce: Cranberry Chutney

I absolutely LOVE this chutney on top of turkey or chicken. It is so flavorful and gives the meat wonderful depth. I use all fresh ingredients: cranberries, a fuji apple, freshly minced ginger, a caramelized onion, and apple cider. The flavors combine to make a […]

Citrus Herb Turkey

Citrus Herb Turkey

The biggest food day of the year is just around the corner. Chefs and newbies everywhere are rolling up their sleeves to prepare a delicious (we hope!) roast of turkey to set on the table. With this fool proof recipe, you are sure to satisfy […]

Kushary: An Egyptian Comfort Food

Kushary: An Egyptian Comfort Food

When you think of typical Egyptian food, kushary may come to mind. Kushary is a classic Egyptian comfort food. It is a popular street food in Cairo and throughout Egypt. Kushary is a delicious combination of common pantry grains, chickpeas, crispy onions, garlic, and savory-tangy […]