Category: Easy
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Rice Pudding
Rice pudding the old fashioned way. I’ve had this rice pudding recipe for ever! The creamy texture of the slow cooked calrose rice with the bold flavor of the flower water is the perfect alternative to ice cream for that hot summer day. Why do we use Calrose rice? Because this type of rice is soft and…
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Fattoush Salad
Fattoush is a classic Lebanese salad that contains a variety of vegetables and herbs most notably parsley, mint and purslane. Parsley and mint are common herbs to most, but many wonder “What is Purslane?” Purslane is a herb that actually grows as weed in many peoples backyards including mine. The leaves are oblong or oval shaped…
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Banana Nut Cake
Easy, healthy and an excellent alternative to your morning or afternoon muffin. This recipe makes a moist and fluffy cake. Cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves are the key ingredients and the walnuts add an extra level of flavor to the mix. Whenever I have ripe bananas, instead of throwing them away, I make this cake. Normally I don’t…
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Date Filled Cookies
Flaky, delicate melt in your mouth cookies! These are great for dessert buffets, since you can make them in advance and refrigerate them. Once the cookies are baked and cooled you may sprinkle them with confectioners sugar. Skill level: Easy Click here to view Slideshow, Share, & Comment Click on the first image below to…
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Mini Manaeesh
These mini manaeesh appetizers are fast and delicious, for those friends who call and say they are coming over for drinks. They are made with pure olive oil and dried thyme called “Zaatar”. They are available at Middle Eastern stores, and come in two different varieties. Try to get the green “Zaatar” that comes from Jordan,…
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Marble Cake
Marble Cake, a cake just like it’s name. Swirls of white and chocolate mixed around. When you cut through the cake, just like marble, no two pieces will be alike. This cake is a favorite in my family and very easy to make. Skill level: Easy Click here to view Slideshow, Share, & Comment Click…
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Fava Beans with Garlic Yogurt Dressing
In April, if you are out at your local farmers market, you’ll probably see Fava beans on the stands. I cook them in tomato sauce and smother garlic yogurt mix over it just before eating. If you can’t find the fresh kind, you can use frozen Fava beans. Cooking time for is the same for…
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Cream Cheese Cookies
Yes, the dough in these cookies are made with cream cheese. They are easy to make, and yet when you leave them out, they will disappear in no time! Skill level: Easy Click here to view Slideshow, Share, & Comment Click on the first image below to view a step by step slideshow:
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Artichokes in Lemon Sauce
If it’s spring, then it’s artichokes season! These large edible buds date as far back as the Greeks and the Romans and widely used in Mediterranean cuisine, especially in France and Italy. Many enjoy dipping the leaves in melted butter, but this recipe is fat free yet delicious. Skill level: Easy Click here to view…
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Leeks in Tomato Sauce
Leeks belong to the onion and garlic family and contain Vitamin B, antioxidants, and nutrients that prevent damage to our blood vessels. In other words, they are very good for you! Use the entire leek and don’t through any away. The green part of the leek tastes just as good as the white part. Leeks need…