Chocolate hazelnut ice cream (gianduia gelato). I used hazelnut liqueur & whole milk, not cream – it’s like nutella ice cream, only better!

Middle Eastern spinach pies (فطاير بالسبانخ)

a no-frill, vibrant Middle Eastern salad great for the summertime.

Middle Eastern Kefta Kababs made with mom.

Middle Eastern ravioli-type pasta cooked in a refreshing yogurt sauce infused with garlic and mint

Layered Middle Eastern dish topped with a refreshing cap of yogurt and garnished with toasted pine nuts.

tapas! mussels topped with a refreshing Spanish vinaigrette (mejillones a la vinagreta)

Molly’s slow-roasted tomatoes – the culinary path to happiness!

traditional Middle Eastern ma’moul cookies

I fried gnocchi – it was awesome!

Steak & goat cheese crostini – great flavors to entertain with.

Middle Eastern kibbeh cooked in a refreshing yogurt sauce and topped with a sprinkling of dried mint.

Habra is the meat that is used for every type of kibbeh in the Middle East. Kibbeh is sort of the Middle Eastern version of meatloaf.

roasted pears + ginger + chocolate + walnuts = these tiny tarts.

French fruit tarts for A Taste of the Mediterranean.

Middle Eastern variation of baklava – infused with orange blossom water.

coat your brie with smashed garlic and honey, throw it in the oven, invite your friends and enjoy the holidays.

Middle Eastern stuffed grape leaves – a variation on the Greek and Turkish dolmas.

Turkish pudding you can make in a matter of minutes.

A fantastic cookie to give friends this holiday season – a Greek classic and a new favorite of mine!

Black Witch Hat Pumpkin Ravioli – keep these in mind for next years halloween!

a special olive oil and balsamic vinegar dip for a special loaf of bread.