Mini Meat Pizza AKA Lahmajeen

Lahmajun, Lahem Agin, Lahmajin, Lahmacun, or Lahmajeen–this treat goes by so many different names and pronunciations but this is essentially a mini meat pizza. This family recipe was passed down by my grandmother. You will find this dish throughout arabic countries and it is common in Lebanese or Sephardic families to serve this item during the holidays, Shabbat, and…

Chicken Shnitzel

Shnitzel is basically breaded fried chicken breast. Who doesn’t love that?! I’m sure you will agree with me when I say EVERYTHING you fry tastes amazing so right off the bat you know this is gonna be good. Shnitzel derives from Europe– when my husband and I visited Romania he ate a huge thin piece…

Cheese Borekas

Borekas, a crunchy Israeli classic. The perfect breakfast, snack, and appetizer. They are often filled with ground beef, mashed potatoes, mushrooms, cheese, or spinach. Today I made my three cheese borekas that my family and friends love–every time I make them, they don’t last long! They are also a great ‘make ahead of time’ food which you…

Pizza Pizza Pizza! 3 Cheese Blistered Tomato and Mushroom Pizza

What is better than pizza? Homemade pizza!! Especially because you can basically put anything on it and it will taste yummy!! Veggies in the fridge about to go bad? Use them on a pizza! Leftover brisket or chicken? Use them on a non-dairy pizza! It’s such a fun activity to do with your kids, friends,…

Fresh Tomato and Garlic Bruschetta

Let me be real with all of you. My house is a crazy mess today! My husband and I live in a small 2 bedroom apartment with a little “office” which is right now our storage room for all the gifts we received from our wedding last year. I don’t want to open it all…

Fully Loaded Nachos!

Who doesn’t love nachos?! They are amazingly tasty any way you make them!! I went a little crazy at Costco today. Every time I go there, I always tell myself that I’m only going to buy what I actually need this time, however it always fails. I always end up buying more than I bargained for…

Melon Ball Chili Lime Salad

I woke up this morning at 7:00am and motivated myself to head to the gym to a Zumba step class before I get sucked into the day and start procrastinating. Before leaving our apartment, I opened all the windows to let it air out. I noticed the cold breeze fill up our apartment right away….

Watermelon Salad and Santorini

My husband and I recently visited gorgeous Santorini, Greece (enjoy pics below). We were there for three days and it has to be one of the most beautiful places we have ever been. We loved the culture, the people, and obviously the FOOD! There were so many refreshing salads that we couldn’t get enough of. We…