Appetizers

I have tried numerous hummus recipes varying from using dried chickpeas to canned chickpeas. Cooking the dried chickpeas with baking soda after soaking overnight. The big question is whether to remove the chickpea skins or not. For this recipe I didn’t remove the skins. With oil, without oil and the variations go on and on.…

Freshly baked olive bread screams to be dipped in something delicious. My choices would be creamy hummus, eggplant matbucha (tomatoes, peppers and eggplant stewed with garlic) and olive oil. These dips are a staple at our table. My feelings on this dipping board: I can’t live without hummus Eggplant is at the top of my list…

The days are warmer and the sun is setting later. That means we have more time to spend in the backyard. This is a simply delicious and perfect dish for a warm evening with a glass of wine. Halloumi and strawberries are a match made in flavour heaven.  Sweet juicy strawberries macerated in a lime…

This is one of our favourite meals and it happens fairly often. I like to set everything out in separate bowls (not the best idea for clean up tho). Then we make our own falafel salad plates. Today’s meal includes hummus with tahini, smoky eggplant dip, chopped salad, falafel balls, schug (hot sauce) and homemade…

My current obsession is making Naan Bread. It is so easy to make and tastes so darn good! I really love eating it warm, as it comes out of the pan when it’s brushed with a little salted butter. All I can say is AMAZING!  If you have naan bread, you need to have something…

The ‘recipe’ for these maple rosemary pecans is not an exact science. Don’t worry, because they are so easy to make. I suggest that you make more than what you think you need, because they are so darn good. Perfect for pre-dinner snacks with a glass of wine. They also make a lovely hostess gift…

When it comes to the SuperBowl, I’m here for the halftime show, the commercials and the food. In between all of that, they say there’s a big game.  I’ve been seeing a lot of posts of what people are making. All the wings, nachos, chilli, burgers, sausages, hotdogs and pizza are making my head spin. …

This dish embraces all that summer has to offer with juicy plump heirloom tomatoes rising as the star of this recipe. This very easy dough comes together quickly and as you fold it’s craggy edges, you know this is going to be good. The crust should not be perfect – cracks and uneven folds are…