Sunday morning breakfast at my family’s house always includes this dish. It’s my father’s absolute favorite. Overtime I’ve grown to love this totally underrated dip…I think I even love it more than hummus! They layers of flavors that you get in fool are just too special and too satisfying.  Heads up, you’re generally going to see… Read More Fool: Fava Bean Dip

Eid Al-Adha is right around the corner! Make it extra sweet with these adorable sheep cake pops. Don’t be intimidated by making cake pops. I have a few tips that my friend Hanadi has shared with me to insure that you don’t fail. The cake pops featured in this post are my 2nd attempt at… Read More Eid Cake Pops

If you love banana bread and you love Nutella, this is the recipe for you.  Ingredients: 3 extra-ripe bananas (the more brown they are the better) 3/4 cup vanilla greek yogurt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted) 2 eggs (room temperature) 2 cups all purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon… Read More Nutella Banana Bread

I have such fond memories of eating Shakshuka with my late grandfather during my summers in Palestine. He used request that the shakshuka was made extra spicy. I found it pretty silly of him to make such a request, especially because it didn’t take long before his face would turn bright red from the heat and… Read More Shakshuka

I recently took a trip to Spain and I made it a point to order Paella at almost every restaurant where it was served. It was my goal to truly get a feel for the dish and create my own version once I got home.  What makes Paella wonderful is the fact that it can truly… Read More Seafood Paella

I was visiting my Khalto (Aunt) Fida’ in Jerusalem the first time I tried this dessert. Each time I make it, I think of her and realize how much I miss my relatives and how much I miss beautiful Palestine.  This flavorful dessert is SUPER easy to make. Although it’s not officially a Tiramisu, it… Read More Blueberry Tiramisu

I’m not sure if it’s just a Palestinian thing, but the word “za’atar” can be used for both “thyme” and “oregano”. It’s also used to refer to a mix of ground herbs usually eaten with olive oil and pita bread.  In this recipe, when I say, za’atar I am specifically referring to oregano. When I… Read More Ikras Al-Za’atar – Oregano Pies

While I was attending UC Davis, I was SUPER obsessed with a jalapeño steak salad served at a local Italian restaurant.  Once I moved back home, that beloved salad was no longer just a couple minute drive away, and so I had to come up with a replacement.  This is a super-filling salad with a homemade,… Read More Jalapeño Steak Salad

Simply put, these chocolate chip cookies are my absolute weakness.  Makes 20-24 cookies.  Ingredients:  1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature; take butter out of refrigerator a few hours before making the cookie dough) 1 ½ cup packed golden brown sugar 1 large egg (room temperature; take egg out of refrigerator a few hours before making… Read More Cinnamon Ginger Chocolate Chip Cookies

This is such a beautiful, colorful, and delicious salad – perfect for summertime!  Invest in a vegetable spiralizer. Because although you could totally make this salad without one…it will not be nearly as exciting.  Ingredients:  1 Zucchini Baby Kale 1-2 celery sticks Cherry Tomatoes 1/2 large cucumber or 2 baby cucumbers 1/4-1/2 red onion 1… Read More Zucchini Noodle Salad