Treats from Istanbul: The Turkish Kahwa
All I remember from my last trip to Istanbul is good food, friendly people, beautiful Roman architecture and Turkish Kahwa with sweet...
Butter Chicken
Butter Chicken translates, as “Murgh Makhani” A cross-continental dish in its purest form comprised of yogurt, butter, and tomatoes...
Cappuccino Cheesecake Brownie Bars
Perfect for coffee and chocolate lovers, these melt in your mouth brownie bars are velvety soft with the addition of cream cheese. It is...
The Year’s Most Important Meal: Your Complete Guide to Thanksgiving Dinner (Part 2/2)
Since Thanksgiving dinner is incomplete without the yummy starters and desserts, here is part 2 of my blog post to help you add the most...
The Year’s Most Important Meal: Your Complete Guide to Thanksgiving Dinner (Part 1/2)
Thanksgiving dinner is a family celebration. No matter how much or how little time you spend in the kitchen during rest of the year,...
Banana Crunch Muffins
These banana crunch muffins are my favorite; they combine both of my favorite flavors, coconut and pecans. Start your day off with this...
Strawberry Cream Cake with Cardamom Ginger Syrup
Just in time for fall! Enjoy this scrumptious bite of strawberries and cream with a hint of cardamom and ginger infused syrup. This cake...
Classic Quiche with Chicken and Onions
Quiche Lorraine is considered a classic breakfast and brunch item. Its named after the northeastern French province of Lorraine. It was...
Turtle Brownies
I admit I have a sweet tooth, and there are days when nothing is going to satisfy me, but a warm brownie topped with gooey caramel sauce....
Spicy Sautéed Fish with Spinach and Heirloom Tomatoes
Everyone should have a basic sautéed fish recipe and this one is my version- this recipe narrates the basic technique. The ingredients...
Green Salad with Peaches and Edible Flowers
Peaches in my salad? Yes, please!!! I love peaches and what better way to marry your favorite flavor with somewhat familiar green salad....
French Toast Sticks
This recipe is from a cooking class I conducted at a nonprofit organization for young girls, all less than 16 years of age. I was amazed...
Classic Meatloaf with Glazed Carrots and Brown Onion Gravy
Do you have a meat lover in your family? I'm sure you do! It was my husband’s birthday, and what else I would think of… classic meatloaf....
Crispy Avocado Wonton Bites with Tamarind and Cashew Dipping Sauce
I was offered to conduct a cooking class for young girls at a nonprofit organization. Since Ramadan (month of fasting in Muslim calendar)...
Chicken-and-Cheese Enchiladas with Black Beans Salsa and Fried-Tortilla-Chips
Rolled up in tortillas, these enchilada couldn't be easier or any more delicious. Deep fried flour-tortilla chips accompany hearty salsa...
