I love quesadillas, but have never had much luck at the full sized flip without spilling all the ingredients over the stove. My solution? Put the tortilla in the frying pan with a bit of cooking spray or oil, and only put the filling ingredients …
Since many of my cookbooks are in storage, I had to go digging for this one. A traveling friend and former Guam coworker came through for me. This is a recipe made by a former coworker of ours who is a native of …
Before I get into the how-to portion of making your own Turkish flat bread, let me just say that this book is a treasure trove of artisan bread and …
Tis the season for December holidays and various international recipes abound, to be certain. Here’s a simple, very affordable one for Hannukah latkes:
3 medium russet potatoes, 1 large onion, 1 slightly beaten egg, 1/2 cup …
When I don’t have hours to spend rolling grape leaves but have a hankering for ethnic food, lo mein is a dish I know I can throw together in less than 10 minutes for minimal cash outlay. Here’s what you need:
Cabbage, carrots, onions, ...
You have to admit, nothing beats the experience of wandering the Christmas markets of Europe and stopping for traditional mulled wine. Here’s a very affordable and easy way to enjoy a similar experience in your own home.
This is basically an Americanized version of croutons that uses up slightly stale pita bread, and blends the flavors from one of my favorite Arabian salads . . . fatoush. These are great to make ahead and store in …
I thought it might be fun to do a category post with a few ideas included, since some of these are so simple. Those of you who have traveled extensively in the Middle East know how much the sharing of beverages …