STARTERS & APPETIZERS

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Homemade Dynamite Shrimp

Crispy fried shrimp coated in a spicy tangy mayo sauce! This easy to make homemade dynamite shrimp will become your family fav in no time.

Mozzarella Sticks

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks made in 10 minutes using string cheese and a generous amount of coating. So good you can make them and freeze them too.

Rummaniyeh

Vegan, vegetarian, great for lent, and packed with proteins and lots of flavor.

White Beans in Olive Oil

Easy to make, healthy and delicious recipe using white beans and cooked in one pot only.
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2 Ingredient Chicken Wings

Better than take-out, try this easy chicken wing recipe for a finger-licking good meal!
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Onion Rings

Onion rings are one of our favorite crispy sides—they're delicious alongside sandwiches, burgers and fried seafood.
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Roasted Potatoes

With their slightly crisp exterior and warm, mealy, dense insides, roasted potatoes are one of the most satisfying and easy to prepare side dishes.
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Potato Kubbeh

Fried Potato Kibbeh Balls…The shell is made of mashed potatoes and the inside is stuffed with minced meat.
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Homemade Humus

A traditional hummus recipe includes tahini and makes a wonderful snack or appetizer.
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Mante Express

I would like to think of Mante as a Main Course, but seriously we can't have enough of it, so we really think of it as an appetizer or a side dish. I love making the dough from scratch, but also learned that making it with this easy hack, is…

Muhammarah

Have you ever tried muhammara? It's a spicy pepper dip which tastes savory, sweet, and smoky with a little spice.
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Zaatar and Cheese Rocks

This is my moms recipe! Don't let the butter scare you, it really elevates the final texture of these mouth water zaatar rocks.
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Homemade Cheese Sambosek

Making sambusak dough by hand is a pleasure passed down to me by my mom, who refuses to buy them fresh from the bakery let alone get the frozen version. Those are time consuming to make and require a paste maker machine to run the dough thin,…

Shanklish

Shanklish is a Middle Eastern cheese with a similar texture to feta. This homemade version is made with only four ingredients.
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Homemade Kubbeh

Kubbeh is a lost art. I mean how many people bother to make it at home when some women sell it from home and you’re more likely to find it in the frozen section of the supermarket. With that said – I am into lost art especially when the…
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Zucchini or Cauliflower Fritters

Crispy on the outside, and moist but not soggy on the inside. This is a family favorite made by my mom, so whenever you are making food using stuffed zucchini you can always use the inner flesh to make a batch, or just go ahead and make one…

Chicken Kickers

Guilt free chicken kickers with a mouth watering spicy sauce. Cooked in an air-fryer for the ultimate crunch but can also be deep-fried.
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Mozzarella Cheese Rolls

You can't go wrong with these Mozzarella Cheese Rolls with marinara sauce! Serve hot, they'll be gone in a matter of seconds. Cheese Rolls Ingredients Spring Roll Sheets Mozzarella String Cheese Marinara Sauce Ingredients 4 Cups…

Sfeeha

A family favorite passed down to me by my amazing mother Hana. Hands down the best Sfeeha filling you'll ever have.

Veggie Vietnamese Rolls

Fresh Summer Veggie Rolls are perfect for the Spring, Summer, and anytime you want to enjoy the fresh deliciousness of veggies. Ingredients Rice paper 1 Cucumber Cut in half and lengthwise into smaller cuts 1 Carrot Cut in…
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Vegetable Spring Rolls

I like my Spring Rolls to be minimal and full of flavor, so no noodles or poultry, just a few veggies packaged with nutrients and flavor. Ingredients 3 TBSP Sesame Oil 6 cups shredded cabbage 3 Cup peeled carrot, coarsely grated 1…
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Kubbeh Tarts

A twist on a classic Kubbeh, half baked, half fried! Those bite-size tarts take some effort to make but are worth every single bite ... Crust Ingredients 500 Grams of Veal Meat 1 KG of Fine White Bulgur 1 Onion Peeled and cut into…

Babaghanosh aka Mutabal Betenjan

Smoked aubergine & tahini dip which is great for dipping your veggies into, or have the Middle Eastern way, and enjoy with fried Pita bread next to your favorite dish.  Ingredients 1 large eggplant 1 garlic clove (optional) 2 TBSP…

Galayet Bandoora قلاية بندورة

Galayet Bandoora is sautéed tomatoes stewed with garlic, olive oil, pepper, and salt. You can enjoy it over a bed of rice, alone, or dip with bread. Ingredients:  3 sliced tomatoes one diced small onion one diced green pepper…

Creamy Freekeh

One of my favorite Armenian restaurants in town serves a delicious Freekeh bil Fukhara, while this is not exactly what this is, it comes in second to best with a homemade copycat.  Ingredients 1 TSP veg oil 1 cup freekeh …

Su Burak – Turkish Cheese Burak

Mushroom Bell Pepper Canapes

They are hard to stop at the first or the second! They are great for kid's parties - and delicious at an adult functions too.

Taco Trays

I have a thing or two for Tacos. I find them effortless to make, and they are just delicious. Whenever I don’t feel like cooking, I resort to making them as they are a quick fix, and the ingredients are always within arms reach in the fridge. Ingredients •…

Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Canapés

Smoked Salmon is one of my favorite ingredients to prepare finger food with, I find it to be the perfect canapés for any occasion. Personally, I even make myself smoked salmon and cucumber canapés as a snack at home. Here's my quick…

Zucchini Parmesan Chips

Looking for a healthy snack that is incredibly crispy and addictive? Give those Zucchini Parmesan Chips a try... I made them for friends who were visiting for dinner, got raving reviews and it became a personal favorite. Ingredients 1/3…