Keep The Kebabs Comin’ (Köfte/Kebabs)

A good friend of mine recently asked me to feature a recipe that she could make quickly and easily. I sat and thought about what that actually meant, because a meal at my… Continue reading →

Make You Want Some Misr

Have you ever visited a restaurant not knowing what to expect despite the rave reviews and the allure of a fabulous meal? Have you ever gone to that type of restaurant and been thoroughly impressed?… Continue reading →

Lacking Leavened Love (Spiced Orange Ricotta Cake)

Happy Passover to all the Jewish people of the world! As the holiday comes to a close, I wanted to share with you a recipe that I created over the past week. It… Continue reading →

Spice Up Your Life (Çılbır)

Trying to find inspiration for a blog is by no means a simple feat, especially when you have a goal of publishing something at least once a week. This week proved to be no… Continue reading →

Treats from the 305, Part 2 (Ham Croquettes)

Since my last post, I had the chance to make it down to South Florida for my brother’s graduation. Did I gorge on delicious Cuban treats? I sure did! And I was actually… Continue reading →

The Poor Man’s Meal (Lentil Soup)

What is it about peasant food that makes it so delicious? Why is it so popular? As a matter of fact, what is it? Basically, it’s anything our impoverished predecessors created to make… Continue reading →

…and you must use GOOD olive oil

There are times when I go into the kitchen and I have no idea what the hell I want to make. I open my fridge, which is usually full of goods, and say… Continue reading →

Cream in the land of Florence (Orecchiette all’aurora)

Nothing says fat*ss quite like cream sauce. What’s not to love? It’s salty, it’s fatty, it’s sinful. It’s lots of bad things. That is why Americans love their cream sauces. I think the… Continue reading →

Fresh pasta’s on my mind

I think it’s pretty safe to say that everyone enjoys pasta. If you don’t….well let’s just say Dante has a special place for you in his literature. (Joking). This versatile staple of the… Continue reading →