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Mejadra: Protein Packed Rice with Lentils and Cumin

Mejadra, Majadra or Mujaddara, consists of cooked lentils together with wheat or rice and topped with sautéed onions.  It is a popular dish in the Arab world, dating back to 1226 (!), and has many versions in Muslim, Christian and Jewish communities.
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2016 International Year of Pulses

2016 International Year of Pulses

Waking up into what felt like a cool fall morning, I started daydreaming of some hardy dinner options to branch out from the current summer fare. What came to mind were pulses, strengthened by the still abundant summer herbs and vegetables. Continue reading 2016 International Year of Pulses

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Asparagus Time. Spring in the Kitchen!

Spring. Cherry blossoms. Daffodils. Tulips. Yet when spring cooking time arrives, there is one green vegetable that always comes first to mind. Asparagus.

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Our Online Shop is OPEN

It was in the making for a while now. We listened when you said you wanted our food not just when you have an event at home or at work, but rather for an evening when you are home, not in the mood to cook or go out but want a tasty, healthful choice for dinner. We listened when you said you would like to simply buy our hummus, baba ganoush, or cocktail sauce. We listened when you said that sometimes all you want is a meal for one. We listened to you when you named your favorite items on our menus. We listened. Continue reading Our Online Shop is OPEN
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Summer Salad, Refreshed.

Would you like a salad for dinner? Or as a side to your main dish? I know you are aware of the health benefits of eating fresh vegetables and greens, but maybe you feel you had an overdose of “green” lately? Maybe it is just “too boring”? With summer just around the corner, let me try and change that for you! Continue reading Summer Salad, Refreshed.
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Spring into Spring

We just “sprung forward” 2AM Sunday, snow’s last battle is all but lost to the beautiful sun that accompanied us all day today and will all week, and as I was walking the Farmers’ Market today I thought it will be a good idea to remind myself and you what spring has to offer, so we could keep our eyes open for these items in markets and stores. Continue reading Spring into Spring