Looking for something light and satisfying? This is a salad that can be eaten on its own or as a side dish with any meal. Ingredients : 1 1/2 cups of brown lentil 1 cup feta cheese 1 cup chopped parsley 1 cup chopped fresh mint (optional) 1-2 mini cuccumbers 1/2 cup green onions or…
Cheesy Mac & Cheese!
Nothing comes close to the delicious cheesy goodness of homemade mac and cheese! This is a recipe I get asked about all the time. I have made mac and cheese numerous of times and feel as though this recipe is the best one yet. Mac and cheese is an all time classic comfort food that…
Masoor Dhal – Red Lentils
Indian cuisine has never been more popular in the states than it is today. In the past there were limited places of good Indian food restaurants and even more limited when it came to Indian food take-out. Today, many home cooks are discovering how simple it can be to make authentic tasting indian cuisine right…
Simply Salmon
Recently, I have read The American Heart Association recommends eating salmon or any fatty fish at least twice a week for the cardiovascular benefits such as omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon is also a great source of protein. I am a big fan of salmon and will eat salmon over chicken any day. Salmon can be…
Fasoolia Bzait – Green Beans with Olive Oil
Fasoolia Bzait is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that is not only healthy but so delicious to eat! It is so easy to make and great as a meal on its own or as a side dish with a main course. Fasoolia can be eaten warm or cold. I personally like it warm and…
Chicken Sandwich Vietnamese Style- Banh Mi
Bread! With endless choices of bread out there in the market you can go pretty wild in making an outrageous tasty sandwich. This sandwich will have you tasting flavors of sweet, savory, and spicy that will blow your taste buds away! This sandwich is so simple but complex in flavors and so versatile. You can…
Meal Planning- Chicken Done 3 Ways
Chicken! Chicken the go to poultry of choice in most households. Trying to figure out what to make everyday can sometimes be difficult. These days, it has become more and more common to plan meals for the week. I have received some requests to help with different flavors for chicken that is versatile and can…
Savory Stuffed Onions -Revised
Onions can be stuffed with just about anything. Middle Eastern food have plenty of stuffed recipes that make a good hearty meal. This dish can be served as an appetizer, a side dish to accompany another dish, or all on its own with some Greek yogurt. Now, I know I say this a lot…
Chicken Tikkal
There are many versions of the very popular Indian dish chicken tikka. I have made chicken tikka many times but always thought it was just ok, but recently I made this and changed up a few things to see if it made a difference. I was surprised to see that simple changes made a huge…
Grilled Greek Chicken Salad with Feta Dressing
Salads are standard in our household. No matter what the main dish is a side salad is always on the dinner table. From time to time I will make a salad as a main dish for a lighter meal. Recently, I wanted some grilled chicken to accompany my salad. Ingredients are totally up to…
Savory Eating 