Like many of my salads, this simple Mediterranean-inspired Heirloom Tomato Salad with za'atar dressing was created spontaneously by combining complementary ethnic flavours. The salad features succulent and sweet heirloom tomatoes, black olives, and shallots, all dressed in a delectable sweet and tangy dressing. Enjoy it as a side dish for your summer barbecues or as a light and easy summer meal with some toasted bread. Ah, the sweet pleasures of summertime. Once the summer heat hits, we all get to the point where we want nothing to do with cooking. Grilled meat and salads are the way to go. T ..read more

Let's curl up with the deliciousness of this harvest season with these Pumpkin Lasagna Roll-Ups! Creamy, cheesy pumpkin puree rolled up in lasagna noodles and smothered in a garlicky, creamy Boursin Bechamel sauce, which provides an irresistibly rich flavour⏤You'll never make bechamel sauce without it again. It's the ultimate cozy & comforting fall dinner! Cozy up to this delicious these pumpkin lasagna roll-ups It's officially sweater weather in Ottawa, the chilly crispy air has arrived. So let's embrace the coziness of the harvest season with a big, cozy hug in the form of the most ..read more

Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad A light & healthy parsley salad packed with all of the fresh flavours of the Mediterranean in each bite. The perfect light plant-based lunch & doubles as a great side dish for summery dinners or potlucks. Light, delicious, & super meal prep-friendly - naturally Vegetarian & Gluten-Free, easily Vegan & Dairy-Free. The Lebanese tabbouleh (tabouli) is one of the most famous salads in the Mediterranean! I would even say it's more popular than fattoush. This humble yet mighty little parsley salad has become mainstream throu ..read more

These easy Musakhan Rolls are a playful spin on the famous Palestinian Musakhan. This easy Musakhan recipe starts with my go-to musakhan chicken spice blend and heaping piles of tangy sumac onions. These epic Musakhan rolls are weeknight-friendly, super easy, & so satisfying⏤You'll be obsessed! My go-to Musakhan recipe, with a modern twist! It’s my go-to because it results in chicken that is juicy, rich in flavour, & perfectly browned-yet-tender, thanks to the fast-yet-flavorful middle eastern chicken marinade⏤absolute perfection! Plus, it only requires simple staple ingredients ..read more

Cheese Manakish, cheesy, salty, and the favourite breakfast, appetizer, or snack in the Middle East. It's perfect for those times you're craving a pizza but want something a bit different. So let's whip up these delicious pies for yourself or a crowd, it'll be sure to please any and all! Cheese Manakish Did you just say, Pizza for BREAKFAST? Breakfast, really? Yes, it's true! Manakish, are one of the most common breakfast dishes in the Middle East, along with Falafels and Ful Medammas and Labneh. Middle Easterners from the Levant(Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Turkey and Iraq) often grab Manakish ..read more

Savoury, tangy, & perfectly handheld, these Lebanese Spinach Pies are the perfect snack! Chopped spinach & caramelized onions are tossed with pomegranate molasses, lemon, & walnuts. Then layered in between silky dough & baked into golden-browned goodness. Best served warmed & they're perfect for feeding a crowd! These delicious Lebanese Spinach pies, also known as Fatayer bi sabanekh are one the most beloved pies of the Levant region. They're the most delicious parcels jam-packed with feel-good ingredients. Each pie is filled with a mixture of spinach, caramelized onion ..read more

This 5-ingredient Sweet Kale & Rice Salad is the perfect combination of sweet, crunchy & chewy, and it’s doused in a delicious tangy apple dressing. This salad is perfect for an easy weekday lunch and the best partner for a steaming bowl of soup! Winter Kale & Rice Salad If you have the choice between a warm salad or a cold, which would you rather? If you’re like me and live in a cold and wet country like Canada, then I am sure the choice is obvious. Or is it? I love a good warm salad. They’re comforting, filling and tasty. Sometimes a warm salad is the right balance between a st ..read more

Let’s curl up with the deliciousness of this harvest season with these Pumpkin Lasagna Roll-Ups! Creamy, cheesy pumpkin puree rolled up in lasagna noodles and smothered in a garlicky, creamy Boursin Bechamel sauce, which provides an irresistibly rich flavour⏤You’ll never make bechamel sauce without it again. It’s the ultimate cozy & comforting fall dinner! Cozy up to this delicious these pumpkin lasagna roll-ups It’s officially sweater weather in Ottawa, the chilly crispy air has arrived. So let’s embrace the coziness of the harvest season with a big, cozy hug in the form of the most ..read more

Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad A light & healthy parsley salad packed with all of the fresh flavours of the Mediterranean in each bite. The perfect light plant-based lunch & doubles as a great side dish for summery dinners or potlucks. Light, delicious, & super meal prep-friendly – naturally Vegetarian & Gluten-Free, easily Vegan & Dairy-Free. The Lebanese tabbouleh (tabouli) is one of the most famous salads in the Mediterranean! I would even say it’s more popular than fattoush. This humble yet mighty little parsley salad has become mainstream throu ..read more

Sumac Tomato Salad is the ultimate simple summer tomato salad! This salad is simple to prepare yet boasts all of the best flavours of summer tomatoes. Tomato & pepper are tossed into bright & light homemade garlic lemon vinaigrette, then topped with sumac and mint. Perfect for healthy weeknight eats & summer entertaining! Naturally vegetarian & gluten-free, easily dairy-free & vegan. This is my “go-to” salad that I make whenever I have a plethora of ripe tomatoes. I’ve been making this salad for as long as I can remember. There’s nothing groundbreaking ..read more