A place for men (and other home cooks) to learn the secrets to everyday cooking
Lebanese Meat Pies (Sfeehas) – Lebanese meat pies or sfeehas (open-faced meat pies) are savory pastries. They are traditionally served like pizzas. Alternatively, they can be little pockets of dough stuffed with ground beef (or Lamb). Make large meat pies for the main course or smaller for a starter. They’re […]
Balela salad is an ancient Middle Eastern chickpea salad that’s fresh, wholesome, and flavor-packed. In Arabic, the word “Balela” means “cooked chickpeas.” The Balela Salad fits perfectly into the Mediterranean Diet and lifestyle. This salad is both healthy and heart-healthy It’s time for another international collab, this one is called “Heart Healthy […]
Summer Appetizers – Here are some recipes and photos from a recent Summer Party at our condo in Milwaukee. We hosted a get-together for friends featuring heavy hors d’oeuvre and appetizers. What we served is listed below. The explanation of each photo is listed with each plate, Summer Appetizers #1 […]
This ultra-simple hummus recipe is a “Cooking Secrets for Men” special. It is store bought hummus with curried powder added. Surround the dip with vegetables and you have a 5-minute appetizer, ready for company.
Summer Grilling Party. Recently, we hosted a dinner party for 8. It was held outdoors. Almost everything on the menu was grilled, including the appetizers and dessert. The formula was simple. Invite a group of guests who like to eat and drink. Make sure they can converse on a wide […]