Shakshuka! Did you ever try this Middle-Eastern dish? The word shakshuka comes from Arabic, meaning, “a mixture” Shakshuka features poached eggs in a hearty, spiced pepper and tomato sauce. I love to garnish mine with fresh coriander leaves or parsley. Middle-East has various versions of …
During my childhood, weddings were celebrated with extensive feasting for few days. These events were organized at home, with the involvement of almost everyone in the family. Besides, the extended family would arrive and station themselves in the family home for a few days. There …
I am sure many of you must have ordered “cream of chicken soup” in a restaurant. The silkiness of the soup, with flavors of thyme and chicken in it makes it, a scrumptious appetizer, especially for such winter evenings. A dish sure to produce a …
Pancakes are wonderful beginning of the day. But, if you want an egg less recipe, this is the perfect one. They are made with wholewheat and brown sugar which cuts down the extra calories. So go ahead and serve this for breakfast. However, if you …
Pita is a yeast leavened round flatbread popular in middle-east and Mediterranean cuisine. It is somewhat like yeast added Indian roti. It is mostly served with hummus, falafel, some salads, tahini and sawarma. Pita can be prepared from wheat or whole wheat. Here I present …
Hummus is a dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas or other beans, blended with tahini (white sesame/til paste) , olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and garlic. It is popular in the Middle East and Mediterranean, as well as in Middle Eastern cuisine around the globe. Flavors can be added according to your taste to make hummus of …