by Elizabeth Palmer Califano | Sep 3, 2021 | Featured, Food, Drink & Diet, Recipes
The sweltering days of late summer call for cooling, hydrating foods. All the better if they require little time in a hot kitchen. This simple recipe transforms basic summer ingredients into a flavorful, beautifully-spiced meal that’s elegant enough for entertaining...
by Elizabeth Palmer Califano | Aug 17, 2021 | Food, Drink & Diet, Recipes
Cool, creamy and refreshing, labneh is a traditional Middle Eastern food, stemming back from ancient times. Made from strained yogurt, labneh was an important source of protein for the Bedouin tribes and holds a central space in Armenian, Syrian, Lebanese, Palestinian...
by Elizabeth Palmer Califano | Jul 30, 2021 | Food, Drink & Diet, Recipes
This hearty recipe combines shelf-stable pantry staples for a healthy and comforting meal. Sweet potatoes are packed with beta carotene, making them excellent for supporting healthy vision. They also boast fiber for gut health and vitamin C for immunity. Leaving the...
by Elizabeth Palmer Califano | Jul 13, 2021 | Featured, Food, Drink & Diet, Recipes
This classic Lebanese salad features a refreshing mix of greens, herbs and crisped flatbread, all tossed in a zesty sumac-spiced dressing. Perfect for pairing with meat or poultry, this salad also stands well alone as a hearty vegetarian meal with sides of tabbouleh...
by Elizabeth Palmer Califano | May 14, 2021 | Food, Drink & Diet, Recipes
This one-pot meal is like a warming hug; comforting and satiating while still remaining light and healthy. Fragrant Moroccan-influenced spices add depth to simple roasted chicken and grains, while traditional dates bring sweetness, and lemon and fresh herbs bring...
