I promised you in my cilantro-lime chicken post that I will make something with acorn squash before fall is over. Since I’ve had two acorn squash(s) sitting on my counter for a while; I decided that today is the day. I am excited to share with you a super simple, gluten-free, stuffed acorn squash recipe. I thought about…
Braised Pork Shoulder Recipe with Apple Cider and Orange Gravy
What comes to mind when you hear the words, “pork sandwich?” Are you thinking, crock pot pulled pork? An all-American BBQ pork on a potato bread roll, perhaps? A loaded summer sandwich with a side of baked beans and cold beer? Keep going. These are all happy and delicious thoughts! But, today I want to…
Three months of blogging + Shakshuka Recipe + Inspirations
Happy weekend, friends! This is the first of my “updates and inspirations” posts, which I am hoping will give us the opportunity to get to know one another better. So, as I share more with you about me, the blog, and links that inspire me, I hope you will see this as an invitation to…
Seafood Stew with Shrimp and Lobster
If you’ve been reading my blog, you probably know that I grew up in Port Said, Egypt. But my family often frequented another lovely Mediterranean city called Alexandria; famed as the pearl of the Mediterranean. I am equally smitten with this great metropolitan as I am with my hometown of Port Said. Alexandria is rich in scenery,…
Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon
O hi! Pardon me as I wipe my mouth clean; I just inhaled a few too many stuffed dates wrapped in bacon! Those little sweet n’ spicy poppers are so hard to resist! My dad is a fruit nut! I think I shared with you about our frequent trips to the Port Said market…
Big Kid Macaroni and Cheese Casserole
“I often think that if I spent a week following my toddler, doing exactly what he does, I would lose half an a** [butt] cheek on each side.” This quote from First Time Mom and Dad made me laugh so hard, I had to share it! It is funny because it is SO true! My…
Fried Eggplant Recipe with Green Peppers and Tomato- Turkish Inspiration
A delicate dish from Turkey, this fried eggplant recipe with green peppers and tomatoes will surely satisfy and please a crowd. Velvety in texture and packed with flavor! Vegan and gluten free. In my past professional life, one of my jobs included overseeing special events and international trips. One of the trips I led was…
Easy Fig Pastry Recipe
That I get an easy chore-less weekend happens VERY rarely. But for some reason this past weekend, the stars aligned correctly and I received the gift of a more laid back weekend! Laundry, DONE! Floors, DONE! Shopping, DONE! Virtual high fives! Since I’m not used to having as much free time, I was faced…
Hot Spiked Apple Cider Recipe, Italian-Style
I know. I know, apple cider may not be a Mediterranean thing, but I decided to make it one today by adding a bit of an Italian twist. Many use cinnamon, but in this spiked apple cider recipe, we also add cloves, nutmeg, and allspice. Then comes my favorite Italian liqueur, Disaronno! The bittersweet amaretto…
Zucchini Bechamel Casserole
I have always been a fan of casseroles; one hearty dish and you’re good to go! One of my faves is a zucchini bechamel that my mom used to make growing up. This is a classic Egyptian casserole recipe with basically four ingredients: zucchini, ground beef, mozzarella cheese (optional), and bechamel sauce (white sauce made…