Mashed Sweet Lime Potatoes
Ingredients 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 pounds…
Month: March 2016
Sicilian Fennel Salad
When Nick and I went to Sicily last year, we had very little knowledge of what Sicilian food is like. We naively assumed it will be just like any other…
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
This recipe works with different kinds of citrus, oranges work best as its sweetness complements the maple syrup really well. If using limes, zest it, and add to the sauce…
Appetizers & Nibbles, Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Rice & Grains, Salad, Sides, Sides (v), Starters, Starters (v), Turkish, Vegetarian, Veggies
Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh salad is a popular Middle Eastern/Levantine dish. It is traditionally served as mezze, or appetizers, along with hummus, baba ghanouj, dolmas, and pita bread. Traditionally, it is made of…
Appetizers & Nibbles, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Middle Eastern, Rice & Grains, Sides, Sides (v), Starters, Starters (v), Vegetarian
Chunky Parsley Hummus
A little background on hummus, it is widely eaten in the Middle East and Mahgreb region as part of the mezze, or cold appeitizers. It is often served alongside warm…
Chicken Shawarma
Shawarma is one of those universally loved foods. I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who didn’t swoon at the thought of a good shawarma sandwich. Even Tony Stark craved…
Beef Loc Lac
One of my favorite things to eat in Cambodia is Beef Loc Lac. It is sautéed beef flavored heavily with black pepper and lemons. You can find it in almost…
Chicken Amok
When Nick and I went to Cambodia last year, we weren’t expecting much in terms of the cuisine. We’ve been very spoiled with good quality Thai and Vietnamese food here…
Anticuchos
Anticuchos is probably the first street food you will try upon arriving in Peru. Sellers are everywhere and there is no mistaking that sweet smoky aroma that you can smell…