Carrots and Beans with Caraway, Harissa and Pistachios

Carrots and Beans with Caraway, Harissa and Pistachios

A very simple recipe with prominent Tunisian flavors of caraway and harissa.

Aamer Ombol – Chilled Green Mango Soup or Cooler

Aamer Ombol – Chilled Green Mango Soup or Cooler

If you looking for some exotic drink or soup to cool you down, this is for you. Aam is Mango and Ombol (pronoun: “awm-bol”) is a traditional sweet and tangy cooler or a chilled soup which will refresh you.We are at the peak of summer; 

Turkish Red Lentil Soup with Sumac

Turkish Red Lentil Soup with Sumac

A simply designed soup with very subtle and exquisite flavors; cumin, mint and sumac combined in a bowl with the red lentils makes a  refreshing soup with very earthy flavors.

Avocado and Mango with Chili, Lime and Pickled Ginger

Avocado and Mango with Chili, Lime and Pickled Ginger

Days are heating up in Texas! It is still nice enough to enjoy some breezy evenings and occasional cloudy days. Days are warmer which triggers the urge to cool down with liquids and light salads. This is a simple, sensuous and elegant salad with nice 

Roasted Artichokes Chickpeas & Garlic Salad with Lemon & Sesame

Roasted Artichokes Chickpeas & Garlic Salad with Lemon & Sesame

Artichokes and chickpeas roasted with garlic and lightly coated with lemon and sesame. Not much going on here, but the salad does offer a full burst of flavor and nutrition.