Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini and Lemon

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Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini and Lemon

Roasting is for veggies! And one of my favorite ways to roast veggies is drizzling with olive oil, lightly salting then broiling. Cauliflower, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, spaghetti squash, and eggplant – are favs for roasting. A beneficial thing about roasting is it keeps the nutrients in the food, not messy like frying, and is a … more »

Simple & “Flavorful” Talk with Wish-TV

I had the honor to speak with the lovely Brenna Donnelly of Wish TV. The crew was very helpful, and the experience- Amazing! A little about my background, how we started the company, and Zaatar- the versatile seasoning everyone is sprinkling for flavor and added health benefits! You can watch the talk here: Indiana Grown: … more »

Mediterranean Meatballs with Zaatar

This recipe is a variation on Mediterranean Kafta, a dish passed down for generations by our great grandma tete Nazo. The ground beef is flavored with diced parsley and onion and is spiced up with a blend of peppers. Kafta is commonly eaten grilled or baked. In this recipe we use my dad’s specialty mixture … more »

Chicken Kabob

Growing up in Amman, Jordan, my dad has always enjoyed grilling at the roof top terrace at our house in Jabal Amman. Starting form the age of 4, I would watch him prepare, and listen to his vivid stories about favorite places to get his ingredients, including his long drives to the Red Sea shore … more »

Zaatar Mana’esh

Zaatar slathered on warm flatbread – Mana’esh- is a beloved Mediterranean snack enjoyed fresh from neighborhood ovens. Mana’esh comes from the Arabic word Na’esh which means to create marks or impressions (Manou’she – singular). This is done when we press the dough to make small impressions or pockets that get filled with the Zaatar Spread. … more »

Pumpkin Soup with Zaatar

The Fall Season brings us many joys. Sweet, velvety pumpkins are a fun and versatile addition to our menus. This soup is a delicious variation of pumpkin soup! Serves 6-8 INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 celery stick, finely chopped 1kg pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and chopped 3 … more »

Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini and Lemon