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Algerian Griwech Pastries
These intricate Algerian Griwech pastries are made from contortioned dough into elaborate shapes, then fried and coated by a syrup and sesame seeds. The word griwech translates to "crunchy" and that is a perfect description of the texture, yet they remain very...
Chaklama, Omani Coconut Macaroons
The sweet confection of baked coconut and sweetened condensed milk from Oman is called a Chaklama, a close relative to the very well know Coconut Macaroon. It’s time for the MENA (Middle Eastern & North African) Cooking Group. This monthly group has for goal to...
The Montreal Bagel (or I should say the Only Real Bagel)
Yes, you can make the iconic smaller, sweeter and denser real Montreal bagel with a larger hole at home. A bagel made any other way is just not a real bagel! Baking bread is so perfect. I keep saying I need to bake more bread and I am always intimidated at the though...
Butter the movie: Food ‘n Flix Roundup
At the beginning of this month, I announced that I would be hosting Food 'n Flix with Butter the movie. I have a wonderful time with all my groups but this one is particularly special to me. I adore all the participants and I really like the fact that there is an...
Not Yo Mama’s Neapolitan
Nothing beats the summer heat like a Neapolitan frozen treat. Yonanas comes to the rescue with a healthy fruit "ice cream" which will also be kind to your bikini line. It's really summer and it is officially frozen dessert season here in the Northern Hemisphere. As...
Brown Butter Shortbread with Butter Buttercream
Ultra rich and calorically satisfying, these Brown Butter Shortbread with Butter Buttercream are melt in your mouth divine. It’s Food ‘n Flix time again! In this monthly group a host picks a movie of their choice that pertains to food. Everyone watches the movie and...
Lemon Cupcakes are just Beachy
Got a party in the works? How about serving up these adorable beach themed lemon cupcakes and cake! No special skills are required to prepare these sweets and your dessert just may steel the spotlight from the honored guest! As you get older you realize that one of...
My 8th Blogiversary: Rhubarb Walnut Marmalade
Eight years ago today, on a June 14th 2007, I posted my first blog post ever on Cheap Ethnic Eatz. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined this blog would still be online after so many years. This post is number 926! And I cannot believe I am only 2 years shy...
Moroccan Tagine Berber
The ultimate fragrant Moroccan stew, a Tagine Berber is my idea of comfort food with aromatic meat served alongside big juicy pieces of vegetables. It’s time for the MENA (Middle Eastern & North African) Cooking Group. This monthly group has for goal to help us...
Butter for Food ‘n Flix
Welcome to the cut throat world of butter carving in Iowa! Butter, a comedy about sex, power and spreading the wealth. There's going to be a meltdown! I bet our group leader Heather is relieved. I am so very honored to be hosting again this month’s edition of Food ‘n...
Crisps Fish and Veggie Chips
A healthier take on the classic Fish and Chips, I baked a chips-battered fish and accompanied it with baked veggie chips! It’s Food ‘n Flix time again! In this monthly group a host picks a movie of their choice that pertains to food. Everyone watches the movie and...
A Canadian Hummus by Sabra
Announcing my debut article about a Canadian only hummus flavor on Citynet Magazine, a fabulous online Montreal lifestyle Magazine! So excited to share this news with you, I have been asked to become a contributor on a local lifestyle online publication in Montreal...