This post: An Ethnic dining Experience with Saffron Fix, was compensated by Saffron Fix. Opinions are mine alone. Most of us are familiar with the many home delivery meal options available out there. But have you ever heard of Saffron Fix? Well, until recently I had not either. Let me tell you, it was quite…
Paleo Diet
Cannellini Bean, Parsley, Tomato, Red Onion Salad
This recipe is a new take on a bean salad I published a while back. Cannellini bean, parsley, tomato, red onion salad is perfect for a hot summer night or day. You can use this dish in so many ways, and this is why I absolutely love it. For starters you can serve it as an appetizer…
Authentic Mexican Pork Carnitas
Hola everyone! Slow cooked authentic Mexican pork carnitas is what I am making today. The smell is filling my house and I am getting HUNGRY. I said to myself “I am going through all this trouble, why not blog about it, right?” There is nothing like killing two birds with one stone. While the smell…
Spicy Curry Lentil Burgers
Here’s another one of my veggie burger creations:Spicy Curry Lentil Burgers. Until recently, I was very skeptical of veggie burgers, after all I grew up with meaty, juicy, burgers. But, like with all things, I had to give it a chance. So, my veggie burger adventure began with chickpea burgers, followed by black bean burgers. Let…
Middle Eastern Lentil Soup
Click here to PIN this tasty soup recipe for later!I’ve neglected to do anything with lentils, until today! Sometimes life has a way of putting things right in front of your face when you least expect it. Little did I know that a little steaming bowl of Middle Eastern lentil soup would make so happy. You…
Herbed Slow Cooked Leg of Lamb
I’m dreaming of juicy leg of lamb, which brings me to this post. Sometimes the best gifts are the simple ones. No bells and whistles, glossy pages, or shiny anything. There is definitely beauty in simplicity. No, I didn’t get a leg of lamb for Christmas. I am talking about a cookbook I received last…
Saucy North African Lamb Meatballs
Saucy North African lamb meatballs have a blend of exotic spices with a touch of sweetness. Apricots and saffron add a fabulous touch. Serve them as an appetizer or a main dish.
Turkish Chickpea Burgers
Anything that takes 5 minutes to make, and is delicious has my name all over it. For all my vegetarian friends, this Turkish chickpea”burger” recipe is for you! These are so full of flavor you wont even …
Tostones with Avocado Cream Sauce
If you happen to be Latino(a) chances are you are eating tostones a few times per week. Tostones are fried plantains. They are actually fried twice! Plantains are the nutritional staple of most of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. It’s a subsistence crop, that fortunately grows all year round. They can be eaten green…
Mediterranean Parsley Salad
This Mediterranean parsley salad is a great addition to any summer menu. It’s light, refreshing, and easy to put together. There is such a great combination of ingredients that makes this salad tasty and beautiful. In this salad, parsley takes center stage. It is not the forgotten herb relegated to the secondary role of garnish….
Turkish Orange and Onion Salad
Click to PIN this recipe for later! This Turkish orange and onion salad is a great addition to any summer menu. It’s light, refreshing, and a nice deviation from the usual greens. It also lacks the usual heavy or processed dressings. The simple dressing of olive oil, and herbs doesn’t overshadow the sweetness of the…
Spicy Mango Habanero Ribs
This shop for spicy mango habanero ribs has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #KingofFlavor #CollectiveBias Aah, the flavors of the Caribbean. Warm tropical breezes, the smell of the ocean, and a slab of spicy mango habanero ribs grilled to absolute perfection. It’s not a dream, it’s…
12 Paleo Diet Ethnic Recipes
Here are 12 great ethnic dishes that I have adapted to fit a paleo diet with just a few simple substitutions. Below I have listed some common ingredients or side dishes to use when preparing a paleo diet recipe. Salt Substitute: sea salt. Potatoes: Use yams or sweet potatoes. Wheat flour: Use almond flour,…
Lamb Stew Infused with Rose Water
Lamb Stew infused with rose water is one of those dishes whose ethnicity is hard to pin down. Is it Indian, Turkish, Middle Eastern? All of these ethnic groups use rose water in their cooking. Oh well, it really doesn’t matter. For the sake of categorizing, I am saying it is Middle Eastern. It has…
Easy Chicken Shawarma
Chicken Shawarma is a traditional Middle Eastern favorite consisting of thinly sliced spiced lamb that has been marinated. It is cooked on a rotating spit, then served on pita bread with tomatoes and onions.This is a good time to tell you that I will not be preparing my Shawarma on a rotating spit. I don’t…
