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"Daddy, Why Do We Eat Things Off a Stick?" 25 Aug 2013 | 05:45 am
If you haven't guessed yet, it was a kebab weekend at the Fayed house. My five year old daughter asked why we eat things off of a stick (verbatim) as she chowed down on a shish kebab. I have to admit ...
How to Roast Squash Seeds 23 Aug 2013 | 05:45 am
Before you throw out the seeds of your squash, think twice! Squash seeds are a tasty snack, like pumpkin seeds in the fall. Roasted squash seeds are very popular in the Middle East and its not uncommo...
Freezing Pita Bread 23 Aug 2013 | 05:06 am
Not long ago, I received a wonderful email from a reader who inquired about freezing pita bread. She lives in a rural area and has to travel far to buy pita because her local supermarket doesn't carry...
Rice Pudding with Dates 21 Aug 2013 | 05:01 am
With fresh dates in season, I like to use them every chance I get. Needless to say, desserts are plentiful in my household this time of year. This week I've planned on satisfying my sweet tooth with ...
Middle Eastern Breads You Will Love (and are easy to make)! 19 Aug 2013 | 01:15 am
I will be the first tell you that I cannot live without bread. I have some type of bread at every meal, no kidding. I have yet to succumb to the no-carb diet and seriously doubt I ever will. ... Rea...
How to Pick a Ripe Cantaloupe 15 Aug 2013 | 05:29 am
Have you ever been in the produce section of your grocery store looking for the perfect cantaloupe? I certainly have and for years, I played the guessing game about which one was ripe. I knocked on ca...
Can You Freeze Falafel? 5 Aug 2013 | 05:02 am
If you have ever made homemade falafel at home, then you know how much time and preparation it takes to make it. I am not talking about making falafel from a mix or even from canned chickpeas, but the...
Nothing is Worse than Good Cheese Gone Bad... 14 Jul 2013 | 11:57 am
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Bring New Life to Your Side Dishes! 14 Jul 2013 | 10:34 am
It's easy for your main dish to be the focus of your meal, but we must never forget the sides! Side dishes help enhance your main dish through both taste and presentation. On that note, it is easy for...
Tomato and Cucumber Salad 14 Jul 2013 | 09:00 am
A tomato and cucumber salad is a perfect side dish for any chicken or poultry dish. It's light and bursts with flavor. Even better is that everything is all natural ... Read Full Post