A very easy hummus recipe made with orange juice and served with a dash of extra virgin olive oil and tortilla chips.

Langoustines with Chilli and Barbe de Frette (Monk’s Beard) – one of the non-pizza offerings at the new Pizza East Portobello.

Simple Tomato Onion Salad Recipe: Straight from Portugal

A quick frittata uses up odds and ends from the fridge.

Cheesy bacon biscuits

Braised Lamb Shanks with Gremolata

A’des Bi-Husrum (Syrian Lentil Soup)

Mhammarah, a Middle Eastern Dip

A tale of market shopping for inspiration

Lebanese Baked Kibbeh – Recipe by Claudia Roden.

Honey Sesame Rolls (Tahinli). Flaky, melt in your mouth, and not too sweet.

Bousou La Tmssou (Algerian Cookies)

Spicy Shrimp and Torch Ginger Salad.

Holiday Recipe Exchange: Comfort Foods. Plus, enter for your chance to win a Le Creuset French Oven and check out my favorite Beef Stew recipe.

Asabe’ Zainab, a Middle Eastern dessert.

Israeli-Style Falafel Salad. Crunchy, tender, fresh and bursting with flavor!

A wonderful cake from the middle east, made with semolina and drenched in honey lemon syrup.

Sharab Tamr Hendi (Tamarind Drink)

How to catch and cook blue crabs. Blue crabbing in the Outer Banks.

Verde Chorizo Gordita – a spicy, flavorful appetizer from one of the best Mexican restaurants in Boston

Syrian Cuisine: Shakriyeh (Yogurt cooked with Lamb Meat)