Tag: spices

Fusion Adobo, Chicken and Pork

I called this Fusion Adobo because it is actually a mix of Spanish and Caribbean. Sometimes you just gotta mix it up! These two recipes share many of the same ingredients, yet yield such different results! This chicken recipe is pretty light in both flavor and color, but it’s...

Banana Bread with Hawaij Streusel

Banana Bread with Hawaij Streusel I have pretty much made a perfect loaf of banana bread. Hawaij is a seasoning from Yemen and it is my new favorite blend! This loaf smells scrumptious while it’s baking! The banana flavor is in the background with the warm spices flowing through...

One Pan Persian-Spiced Chicken

I love one pan dinners. They are especially great on weeknights when you just want to make and eat supper and not have to spend a lot of time cleaning up afterwards. This is where parchment paper comes in, just line your baking sheet and throw away the mess!...

Chilled Out Kofta

I call these “Chilled Out” because you can make these any way you want, and they’ll always be delicious. You can serve them to family and friends without stressing that they might not like them. Kofta is simply ground meat with spices and aromatic vegetables, formed into an oval...

Authentic Hummus

This hummus is about as simple as it gets! Serve with warm pita bread....

One Pan Chicken and Beet Noodles

This was a quick meal I whipped up on a Saturday night. I must say, it was pretty tasty. It was fast, and had little to no clean up....

Shakshuka

Shakshuka has been in Mediterranean cuisine for centuries. It is eaten all over the Middle East, and is especially loved In Israel. I believe it could be the national dish of Israel! Shakshuka is a dish of poached eggs in a fragrant, spicy sauce of tomatoes, peppers, onions and...

Easy Israeli Couscous with Preserved Lemons

This is a truly Make It Your Own dish, pick the ingredients you have on hand, and you’re sure to create a winning side dish with this recipe! Add in chick peas and make it a meal. The only ingredient that really makes this dish, and there is no...

Advieh (Persian Spice Mix)

This spice mix is delicious, it’s fragrant and can be used to simply season meat before grilling, or add it to rice dishes. The rose petals can be hard to find, but I have the place. Click here to get some today! There are many variations made specifically for...

Adas Polo Ba Morgh (Chicken Rice and Lentil Pilaf)

Serve this fancy chicken pilaf at your next dinner party when you want to give your guests or family an exotic experience. This fragrant dish is sure to please young and old. The coolest thing about this dish is, if you have a vegetarian among your guests, you can...