Sometimes healthy, sometimes indulgent, always flavorful.
Mediterranean Balela Salad is a bright and healthy chickpea salad made with tons of fresh flavors like parsley, onion, tomato, garlic, and fresh lemon juice. It’s a wonderful, light side dish or a tasty vegetarian meal alongside hummus and pita bread. This post may contain Read more
Seasoned with garlic and Middle Eastern za’atar, Crispy Za’atar Roasted Potatoes are the perfect side dish to spice up your meal. These delectable potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside, resulting in the perfect texture! This post may contain Read more
Forget about the jar! Homemade Marinara Sauce is an amazing, multi-purpose Italian sauce that’s ready in just 20 minutes! This garlicky, tomato-based sauce is perfect for pizza, pasta, calzones, or dipping bread sticks! If you’ve never made your own Homemade Marinara Sauce before, you’d be Read more
Spicy harissa, zesty garlic, and fresh scallions combined with chickpeas create Harissa Garlic Hummus, a mouthwatering dip for pita chips or veggies, or a vibrant spread for sandwiches or wraps. I’m sure you know by now how much my family and I adore spicy food. Read more
Flavorful, crunchy, and fresh, this Kimchi Cucumber Salad recipe is a perfect addition to rice bowls, a spicy side to your Asian themed meal, or a wonderful vegan salad. It’s easy to make and loaded with flavor! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read Read more
Bright pink Middle Eastern Pickled Turnips don’t just add a gorgeous pop of color to your meal, these homemade pickled veggies add the perfect crunchy, tangy addition to pitas, wraps, salads, and more! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Middle Eastern Read more
Homemade Habanero Garlic Pickles are the perfect spicy, garlicky addition to sandwiches, appetizer platters, or anything needing a little crunchy kick! They make great gifts for any spicy food lover! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Habanero Garlic Pickles are salty, Read more
Fresh noodles stir-fried with lots of garlic, chili oil, tangy kimchi, sliced scallions and a delectable soy/sesame sauce are combined to make Spicy Kimchi Garlic Noodles. A perfect side dish as-is, or add vegetables and your favorite protein for a complete meal. This post may Read more
Made with fresh vegetables, vinegar, and spices, Italian Pickled Vegetables (Giardiniera) is the perfect crunchy topping for salads, sandwiches, antipasto platters and more! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Italian Giardiniera, is a pickled vegetable medley that’s traditionally made with cauliflower, Read more
Recreate those delicious, spicy pickled carrots, jalapenos, and onions from Mexican restaurants with my recipe for homemade Pickled Mexican Hot Carrots. They’re a great addition to chips and salsa, on Taco Tuesday, or right out of the jar! This post may contain affiliate links. Please Read more
Pickled Hot Banana Peppers & Onions are a great way to use up peppers from the garden. Use these pickled peppers and onions as a spicy condiment on anything that needs a little kick! Perfect on sandwiches, burgers, and antipasto platters! This post may contain Read more
Avocado Pico de Gallo is the perfect addition to your Mexican meal! Creamy avocado combined with ripe tomatoes, red onion, spicy jalapeno, lime juice, and fresh cilantro is a great topping to tacos or a delicious sidekick to chips. Pico de gallo, a ubiquitous Mexican Read more
