Paratha with Spicy Chips, Cheese, and Chicken
Adding spicy chips (!) to just about anything tends to make it taste better and this paratha is no exception. While many of us are familiar with wraps made from...
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Barazek: Syrian Sesame Cookies with Pistachios
I was introduced to these cookies during my first days in my husband’s Syrian family household. Barazek are a must with a cup of coffee and served when guests come...
Gnocchi Soup with Bacon & Herbs
This comforting gnocchi soup by Giorgos Tsoulis brings together simple ingredients and Italian-inspired flavors in a rich, creamy bowl that’s perfect for cold days. Bacon, herbs, and vegetables create a...
Middle Eastern Beef and Potato Scramble
Simple, comforting, and full of flavor, this beef and potato scramble highlights how a few well-chosen ingredients can create a deeply satisfying meal. Inspired by Middle Eastern home cooking, it...
Classic French Canelé
Canelé are among the most iconic French pastries, famous for their deeply caramelized crust and soft, custardy center. While they’re often considered tricky, this version by Giorgos Tsoulis breaks the...
Thai Roast Duck Red Curry
This classic Thai red curry is a refined dish from Thailand’s royal cuisine, known for its careful balance of richness, gentle heat, and natural sweetness. In this version developed and...
French Fries w/ Blue Cheese Cream Sauce, Pork and Bacon
This indulgent dish by Giorgos Tsoulis brings together crispy French fries, tender pork, smoky bacon, and a rich blue cheese cream sauce for a bold and satisfying combination. Comforting yet...
Baghrir Pancakes (Moroccan Pancakes w/ Chicken & Cheese)
I was first introduced to this type of pancakes by my Algerian neighbor and friend, Naima! She successfully dethroned my most adored pancake recipe, the one I used to make...
Whole-Wheat Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
These chocolate whole-wheat sandwich cookies are soft, lightly baked, and naturally sweetened with honey, offering a more wholesome alternative to traditional cookies. The cocoa-rich dough stays tender, while the crunchy...
Chicken Majboos
Majboos is a traditional Qatari dish, and after spending so many years in Qatar, you could say I take pride in it just as much as I take pride in...
Mediterranean Bean Salad
This Greek-style bean salad is the kind of simple, everyday dish that proves great food doesn’t need to be complicated. Quick to prepare and full of fresh flavors, it brings...
Cheese & Chicken Samosas
Is it samosa or sambosa? If you ask me, sambosa is simply the Middle Eastern way of saying it—just kidding! Whatever you call them, one thing is certain: it’s impossible...
Coconut Cake with Mango & Orange Blossom
This coconut cake brings together classic tropical flavors of sweet mango and fragrant coconut with a subtle Middle Eastern touch from orange blossom water. Light, moist, and naturally rich, it’s...
Easy Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
Gingerbread! There’s been a real gingerbread craze lately, and I couldn’t help but join in. After admiring (and tasting!) so many beautiful cookies, creative shapes, and festive ideas, I finally...
Heart-shaped Walnut & Cinnamon Cookies
Who doesn’t love cookies? In our house, they’re always a big hit so much so that if they could replace soup, main courses, and dessert, my little ones would be...
Chocolate Almond Biscotti
During the holiday season, my kitchen is usually filled with cookies and small sweets meant for easy snacking. I tend to avoid elaborate cakes or cream-based desserts that spoil quickly...
Beigli: Hungarian Walnut & Poppy Seed Roll
Beigli with walnut and poppy seed filling is a cake that has fascinated me for as long as I can remember. Growing up in Transylvania, where there is a large...
Greek Cabbage & Rice (Lahanorizo)
This Cabbage and Rice dish—known in Greece as lahanorizo—is one of those humble, comforting meals that proves simple ingredients can deliver incredible flavor. Tender cabbage, soft onions, aromatic herbs, and...
Thai Coconut Dumplings (Kanom Tom)
Soft, chewy, and fragrant with pandan and coconut, these traditional Thai Coconut Dumplings (Kanom Tom) are a delightful bite-sized treat. Each dumpling wraps a warmly sweet coconut–palm sugar filling inside...
Osso Buco with Slow-Simmered Beans
This comforting osso buco dish from Chef Giorgos Tsoulis is everything you want in a hearty, slow-cooked meal. Meaty veal shanks are browned until caramelized, then simmered gently with creamy...
Ricotta Cupcakes w/ White Chocolate Ganache
This cupcake centerpiece is a simple yet very impressive dessert to showcase when you’re hosting friends and family. Fluffy ricotta cupcakes topped with light, whipped white chocolate ganache come together...
Middle Eastern Sausage & Pea Casserole
This dish screams fall-winter comfort food, bringing everything you crave in one hearty bake. The warm spices and smoky sausage create a rich, aromatic base that fills the kitchen with...
Savory Christmas Tree Puff Pastries
These savory Christmas Tree Puff Pastries are the kind of holiday appetizer that instantly makes people smile. They’re fun, festive, and unbelievably easy to throw together—perfect for busy December days...
Chef’s Signature Rasmalai
Reimagining a beloved classic is never simple—especially when that classic is Rasmalai, one of India’s most nostalgic sweets. But for Chef Sumant Sharma, Executive Pastry Chef at Michelin-starred Musaafer Houston...
