King Solomon’s Table: A Culinary Exploration of Jewish Cooking from Around the World, written by Joan Nathan, brings together over 170 recipes of the Jewish diaspora along with well-researched historical and personal stories. I will be sharing Joan’s recipe for Tahina Cookies and other highlights include Csúsztatott Palacsinta (Hungarian Apple Pancakes), Sambousak bel Tawa (Chickpea…
Blend Smoothies eBook Review and Brownie Batter Swirl Smoothie
Blend Smoothies, written by Faith Gorsky and Alyssa Brantley, features 35 artisanal, healthy smoothies made with natural ingredients and all in less than 5 minutes. Along with a guide filled with useful tips and tricks for making your own amazing smoothies, you will also find indulgent treats like the Hot Fudge Sundae, fruity creations like the…
#HelloNaan: Grilled Chicken Naan Wraps with Roasted Red Pepper Tahini Sauce
Looking for new ways to use the grill this summer? These Grilled Chicken Naan Wraps with Roasted Red Pepper Tahini Sauce will bring some Middle Eastern flavors to your table with yogurt-marinated chicken skewers and seasonal vegetables wrapped together in a Stonefire® Naan base. Disclaimer: This blog post was sponsored by Stonefire Naan, but the opinions are…
The Arabian Nights Cookbook and Aysh Abu Laham (Mini Saudi Pizzas)
The Arabian Nights Cookbook: From Lamb Kebabs to Baba Ghanouj, Delicious Homestyle Middle Eastern Cooking, features the recipes from home cooks and chefs during Habeeb Salloum’s travels through the Arab Gulf countries. He takes you on a tour of the region with Khawa (Omani-Style Coffee), Has’a Al-Jareesh (Hearty Meat and Bulgur Soup) from Saudi Arabia, Dajaj Murraq…
#SecretRecipeClub: Roasted Tomato, Almond, and Tahini Dip
Secret Recipe Club time again! I am posting as a part of Group C for the first time with a recipe for Roasted Tomato, Almond, and Tahini Dip. For those who haven’t seen my previous Secret Recipe Club posts, this club includes a group of bloggers who are assigned a different blog each month and secretly…
The New Mediterranean Table Cookbook Review and Sweet Potatoes with Tamarind and Tahini
The New Mediterranean Table: Modern and Rustic Recipes Inspired by Traditions Spanning Three Continents, written by Sameh Wadi, contains 125 traditional and modern recipes featuring the rich cuisines of the Mediterranean. Wadi’s recipes are deeply rooted in his family, with his love of cooking mostly influenced by his parents. When he was a child, Wadi’s parents actually put…
Tahinov Hatz (Armenian Tahini Bread)
Tahinov Hatz is an Armenian bread filled with layers of tahini (sesame paste), sugar, and sometimes cinnamon. These stuffed flatbreads have a slightly crisp and flaky texture with a hint of sweetness. A sizable Armenian population relocated to Lebanon during the Armenian genocide of 1915 in Turkey and brought Tahinov Hatz with them. They became…
