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, a tiny bit of cooking oil, packaged dried lo mein noodles, […]
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European Mulled Wine
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. First, if you don’t already have one, get a crock pot. Next, select a bargain brand boxed wine […]
Make Your Own Middle East Croutons
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 an airtight container in your freezer. Then you have them on hand for Middle East salad […]