Spaghetti al Farouk

This is a unique dish, and one that is near and dear to my heart. When I was a girl, my family owned a beach house on Abruzzo’s Adriatic coast. I have many wonderful memories of whiling away summer days on the beach with friends and enjoying late-night marathon meals that featured freshly caught […]
Spiced Chickpea Wraps with Tahini Dressing

These Spicy Chickpea Wraps capture the smoky flavor of a falafel without all the work.
Mediterranean-style Mint Lemonade (Limonada)

This is my take on the Mediterranean-style mint lemonade as served in Egypt's ahwas. This homemade lemonade is more dense, frothy, and comes with an extra refreshing punch from fresh mint.The trick to this thicker, frothy mint lemonade is in blending the majority of the lemons or limes with the skin on. This adds […]
Air Fryer Falafel (or Baked!)

Homemade baked air fryer falafel is absolutely delicious, crispy, and packed with freshly ground baharat. Allow 4 hours soaking time for chickpeas, preferably overnight. Then, quickly whip up in a food processor.