Made with canned cannellini or butter beans, not chickpeas, this quick & easy white bean hummus with tahini is perfectly silky smooth. It’s a fun twist on traditional hummus that whips together in the food processor in just 10-minutes. If you’re ever in the mood for hummus and fresh out of chickpeas, this white bean […] The post 10-Minute White Bean Hummus (with Tahini) appeared first on Salima's Kitchen ..read more

An easy, 30-minute Arroz con Camarones recipe that’s loaded with authentic Puerto Rican flavor from achiote oil, sazon, and sofrito. This fluffy red rice with shrimp is a Latin staple that comes together in one pan and makes a fabulous weeknight meal. When I think about Latin & Puerto Rican cuisine, I’m almost always thinking […] The post 30-Minute Arroz con Camarones (Rice with Shrimp) appeared first on Salima's Kitchen ..read more

After a recent trip to the Caribbean, I’ve fallen in love with this quick Rum Punch recipe. It’s an easy rum cocktail that can be made single serve or by the pitcher, making it an excellent recipe to share at BBQs all summer long! This version is made with a blend of fruit juices, white […] The post Quick Rum Punch Recipe (Single Serve or Pitcher!) appeared first on Salima's Kitchen ..read more

This easy lemon vinaigrette is bright and zippy. It’s the perfect silky-smooth restaurant quality dressing to use on any salad. Made with fresh lemon juice and garlic, it comes together in 5-minutes and is emulsified using just a whisk and bowl. There’s nothing worse than a vinaigrette that’s split into two sections (half oil and […] The post 5-Minute Lemon Vinaigrette (Restaurant Quality) appeared first on Salima's Kitchen ..read more

This creamy smooth Chipotle Vinaigrette recipe is inspired by Chipotle Mexican Grill’s famous dressing. It comes together in just 5 minutes and has an even silkier, emulsified texture when made at home with fresh ingredients and an immersion blender. I’m totally addicted to this Chipotle Vinaigrette. It’s one of those sauces you’re going to want […] The post 5-Minute Chipotle Vinaigrette appeared first on Salima's Kitchen ..read more

Made with 2 simple ingredients, this creamy Middle Eastern Labneh recipe is fabulous served as a dip with a generous drizzle of olive oil. This strained yogurt is known for it’s thick appearance and is often compared to a soft cheese in texture and Greek yogurt in flavor. Keep reading for my notes on making […] The post 2 Ingredient Labneh (Strained Yogurt) appeared first on Salima's Kitchen ..read more

An authentic recipe for Guineos en Escabeche that makes a colorful & flavorful side dish or appetizer. These pickled green bananas are marinated with sautéed onion, peppers, whole spices, olives, vinegar and oil. This unique Puerto Rican dish brings a bright zesty flavor unlike any other! If you’re skeptical about the concept of pickled green […] The post Guineos en Escabeche (Pickled Green Bananas) appeared first on Salima's Kitchen ..read more

Today we’re making a Lebanese garlic sauce called toum that comes together with 5 simple ingredients: garlic, water, lemon juice, oil, and salt. It’s whipped to fluffy perfection in a food processor and makes a wonderful addition to sauces, dressings, dips, garlic breads, and just about anywhere you’d use garlic. Get ready to smell like […] The post 5 Ingredient Toum (Fluffy Garlic Sauce) appeared first on Salima's Kitchen ..read more

This bright and creamy tahini dressing makes a fabulous addition to salads, kefta, falafel, and more. Learn how to make it in just five minutes, with five simple ingredients. This recipe can be used as a dressing, sauce, or dip. The first time I had this sauce was at the halal carts in Morocco. We […] The post 5 Minute Creamy Tahini Dressing appeared first on Salima's Kitchen ..read more

Learn how to cook dried chickpeas with this easy soak & boil method. This recipe makes about 3 cups of cooked chickpeas. All you need is water and one cup of dried chickpeas! Keep reading for instructions on how to do so on the stovetop, in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker. I’m willing to […] The post How to Cook Dried Chickpeas (Soak & Boil Method) appeared first on Salima's Kitchen ..read more