MEatDrinkPlayLA166 recipes
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PASTA SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, ARTICHOKES, AND OLIVES
This Italian inspired pasta salad was a dish I put together for my best friend's Annual Friendsmas party this year.
MIDDLE EASTERN LENTILS, RICE, & CARAMELIZED ONIONS (MUJADARA) WITH TOMATO & CUCUMBER SALAD
This last week I've had a craving for a hearty bowl of lentils and rice loaded with onions.
PENNE ARRABIATA
Penne Arrabiata is a classic Italian dish that originated in the Lazio region near Rome.
MIDDLE EASTERN CARB-FREE STUFFED PEPPERS
Trying not to eat carbs is really difficult for me cause boy do I love carbs.
SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH TUSCAN SAUSAGE BOLOGNESE SAUCE AND BLACK TRUFFLES
One of my favorite restaurants and my top Italian restaurant in Los Angeles is Terroni in Downtown.
SKINNY ROASTED TOMATO & BASIL SOUP
Back when I was in high school, oh so many years ago, I used to go out to this hookah spot out in Westwood, CA, called Gypsy Cafe.
MIDDLE EASTERN BEEF TARTARE (KIBBEH NAYEH OR CHIKOUFTEH)
Kibbeh Nayeh or Chikoufteh is raw ground meat mixed with fine bulgur and spices.
ROSE SHAPED MANTI, MANTEE, MANTE
These dumplings in Turkish are called manti and it’s one of those dishes everyone craves all the time.
BREAKFAST FAVA BEANS WITH A SPICY LEMON JUICE AND PEPPER SAUCE (FUL MUDAMMAS)
This is a classic Middle Eastern dish that is enjoyed as a traditional breakfast in all the Arab countries and Arabs across the world.
ROASTED RATATOUILLE LASAGNA
Welcome to MEATLESS MONDAY, done right! This is not one of my favorite days of the week but this lasagna makes it much better.
PAN BAKED KIBBEH
With so many different types of kibbeh, I can say that this Pan Baked Kibbeh, called kibbeh bil sanieh or sini kofteh, is my favorite.
CHICKEN PANINI WITH PESTO AIOLI
You are going to love the recipe for my pesto chicken panini because the combination of flavors in this sandwich are quite perfect.
FRUIT TART
I've been experimenting with some ingredients and recipes these last few weeks to figure out what I'll be serving on the menu for Easter.
ARUGULA SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND PARMESAN
It's officially springtime! Yay! That means the weather is getting hotter and it's time for amazing gatherings and dinner parties! Here's a recipe to a fresh and simple salad.