Jul
31
Delish Simple Anniversary Meal and Dessert for Two
July 31, 2010 | 6 Comments
Thursday was our 7th wedding anniversary! Wow… time flies! With a baby asleep at home–my friend will babysit over the weekend so we can go out–I figured I won’t let the night pass without a nice meal for two! We put our son early to sleep and were ready to indulge in quiet, mess-free, no-food-on-the [...]
May
31
Healthy Snacks
May 31, 2010 | 5 Comments
Q & A: Can you do a post on what sort of snacks are good for us? I usually get very hungry between meals and reach for nutri-grain which I know is processed and has a lot of sugar. would love to hear some advice from you.
–Shayma. The Spice Spoon.
Answer:
My first choice is always wholesome [...]
May
28
Recipe: Hummus Casserole–Fattet Hummus
May 28, 2010 | 4 Comments
This casserole dish is a favorite in the Middle East. Between Jordan, Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon, variations exist. For example, you will find recipes that add ground meat on the top and others don’t, the type of bread used may differ, and some recipes call for labaneh instead of yogurt.
Regardless, fattet hummus, a hummus casserole, [...]
Apr
3
Easy Original Hummus
April 3, 2010 | 4 Comments
I have a problem with commercial hummus: the price tag.
Depending on the brand and flavor you get, you pay $2 to $4 for a 10-ounce container in the supermarket. For something as basic as hummus, that seems like a rip off! A can of chickpeas for half the price gives you a similar amount, or [...]
