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Middle Eastern

This simple, crowd-pleasing side dish of browned-butter-toasted couscous & sweet cherry tomatoes comes together in one pot, equally perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a lazy afternoon picnic!

One-Pot Couscous with Burst Tomatoes

Wildly popular across the Middle East & eastern Mediterranean, za'atar spice blend is packed with woodsy, nutty, tangy flavor for the perfect complement to salty olives and bright lemon juice.

Za’atar Olive Spread

Flavor-bomb one-pan magic sauce: sweet cherry tomatoes fried 'til they burst in browned butter, finished with basil & eggs poached right in the skillet.

Browned Butter Basil Shakshuka

Frothy, minty, and just a tiny bit salty, ayran is here for every too-hot afternoon and too-spicy dinner to beat the heat!

Turkish Mint Ayran

Baked Avocado Falafel | Mountain Cravings

Baked Avocado Falafel

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Maisano Family Arabic Dinner & Dolmas

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Recipes from my kitchen are inspired by the seasons, the mountains, and feeding the people I love. I hope you discover a passion for cooking & try a new favorite! MORE →

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