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dinner, fish, french, MediterraneanRafaella SargiSeptember 24, 2016fish, Dijon Mustard, seafood stock, saffron, Mayonnaise, Garlic, Red Capsicum, shrimps, scallops, grouper, snapper, mussels, dill, orange zest, white wine, fennel, tomatoes, red chiliComment

Bouillabaisse

Classical French Fishermen Soup: Simplified!

dinner, fish, french, MediterraneanRafaella SargiSeptember 24, 2016fish, Dijon Mustard, seafood stock, saffron, Mayonnaise, Garlic, Red Capsicum, shrimps, scallops, grouper, snapper, mussels, dill, orange zest, white wine, fennel, tomatoes, red chiliComment

Appetizer, Birthday Party, bread, cheese, Cocktail, holidays, Party, vegetarianRafaella SargiSeptember 22, 2016butter, cream, parmesan, parsley, thyme, mushroom, onion, garlic, bread, Dry SherryComment

Crunchy Mushroom Bites

Creamy. Crusty. Umami!

Appetizer, Birthday Party, bread, cheese, Cocktail, holidays, Party, vegetarianRafaella SargiSeptember 22, 2016butter, cream, parmesan, parsley, thyme, mushroom, onion, garlic, bread, Dry SherryComment

dinner, easy, french, healthy, Mediterranean, vegetarianRafaella SargiAugust 23, 2016peas, green peas, pearl onions, butter, flour, lettuce, chicken stock, vegetable stock, parsleyComment

Petits Pois à la Française

Small green "dots" with nostalgic memories

dinner, easy, french, healthy, Mediterranean, vegetarianRafaella SargiAugust 23, 2016peas, green peas, pearl onions, butter, flour, lettuce, chicken stock, vegetable stock, parsleyComment

Birthday Party, breakfast, cake, dessert, fruit, Party, SweetRafaella SargiAugust 16, 2016figs, raspberry, flour, sugar, butter, eggs, orange zestComment

Fig Raspberry Cake

a delectable solution for the languishing figs!

Birthday Party, breakfast, cake, dessert, fruit, Party, SweetRafaella SargiAugust 16, 2016figs, raspberry, flour, sugar, butter, eggs, orange zestComment

easy, Gluten Free, healthy, Mediterranean, salad, vegetarian, GreekRafaella SargiJuly 13, 2016tomato, Feta Cheese, Olives, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, red onion, green bell pepper, dried oreganoComment

Greek Salad

Lettuce Free Salad!

easy, Gluten Free, healthy, Mediterranean, salad, vegetarian, GreekRafaella SargiJuly 13, 2016tomato, Feta Cheese, Olives, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, red onion, green bell pepper, dried oreganoComment

Appetizer, Cocktail, dinner, easy, Gluten Free, healthy, Mediterranean, spanish, vegan, vegetarianRafaella SargiJune 28, 2016mushrooms, garlic, chili, parsley, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, lemon juiceComment

Champiñones al Ajillo

Fragrant Mediterranean and Sunny!

Appetizer, Cocktail, dinner, easy, Gluten Free, healthy, Mediterranean, spanish, vegan, vegetarianRafaella SargiJune 28, 2016mushrooms, garlic, chili, parsley, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, lemon juiceComment

Appetizer, Cocktail, Mediterranean, Sauce, vegetarianRafaella SargiJune 24, 2016Potatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, butter, salt, red onion, garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, tomatoes, bay leaf, sugarComment

Patatas Bravas

A devilish bite!

Appetizer, Cocktail, Mediterranean, Sauce, vegetarianRafaella SargiJune 24, 2016Potatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, butter, salt, red onion, garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, tomatoes, bay leaf, sugarComment

Appetizer, cheese, Cocktail, dip, easy, healthy, MediterraneanRafaella SargiJune 21, 2016Feta Cheese, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, olives, thyme, YogurtComment

Feta Olive Dip

Sunny creamy Mediterranean infused dip.

Appetizer, cheese, Cocktail, dip, easy, healthy, MediterraneanRafaella SargiJune 21, 2016Feta Cheese, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, olives, thyme, YogurtComment

cheese, dinner, easy, lunch, Party, salad, Sauce, vegetarianRafaella SargiMay 26, 2016garlic, mayo, yogurt, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parmesan CheeseComment

Caesar Salad

Summer BBQ crowd-pleaser: guaranteed!

cheese, dinner, easy, lunch, Party, salad, Sauce, vegetarianRafaella SargiMay 26, 2016garlic, mayo, yogurt, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parmesan CheeseComment

Appetizer, bread, cheese, Cocktail, easy, Mediterranean, PartyRafaella SargiApril 24, 2016Parmesan, anchovies, black pepper, flour, butterComment

Parmesan Crackers

Crumbly, salty and oh so cute!

Appetizer, bread, cheese, Cocktail, easy, Mediterranean, PartyRafaella SargiApril 24, 2016Parmesan, anchovies, black pepper, flour, butterComment

bread, easy, healthy, lebanese, Mediterranean, lunch, salad, Sauce, vegetarian, veganRafaella SargiApril 17, 2016Parsley, Romaine Lettuce, Oregano, Mint, Radish, Mache, Tomato, Cucumber, Pita Bread, Scallions, Sumac, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, Pomegranate MolassesComment

Fattoush

Fattoush is a traditional Lebanese Salad bursting with flavor and textures: it’s a Party!

bread, easy, healthy, lebanese, Mediterranean, lunch, salad, Sauce, vegetarian, veganRafaella SargiApril 17, 2016Parsley, Romaine Lettuce, Oregano, Mint, Radish, Mache, Tomato, Cucumber, Pita Bread, Scallions, Sumac, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, Pomegranate MolassesComment

Appetizer, bread, Cocktail, easy, healthy, lebanese, Mediterranean, vegetarianRafaella SargiApril 11, 2016chickpeas, lemon juice, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, salt, cumin, garlic, cayenne pepper, pine nuts, gheeComment

Balila

Balila is a warm chickpea appetizer with a rustic homey comfort feel. I would chose balila over hummus any day!

Appetizer, bread, Cocktail, easy, healthy, lebanese, Mediterranean, vegetarianRafaella SargiApril 11, 2016chickpeas, lemon juice, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, salt, cumin, garlic, cayenne pepper, pine nuts, gheeComment

Appetizer, bread, cheese, Cocktail, dip, italian, PartyRafaella SargiMarch 30, 2016flour, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, salt, yeast, honeyComment

Grissini

The grissini are customizable Italian breadsticks! Personally, I prefer mine "naked".

Appetizer, bread, cheese, Cocktail, dip, italian, PartyRafaella SargiMarch 30, 2016flour, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, salt, yeast, honeyComment

Birthday Party, breakfast, dessert, easy, holidays, Party, pie, Sweet, TartRafaella SargiMarch 02, 2016flour, sugar, nectarine, peach, blueberry, almonds, almond butter, butter, saltComment

Nectarine Blueberry Galette

Beautiful versatile free form dessert! Have fun :)

Birthday Party, breakfast, dessert, easy, holidays, Party, pie, Sweet, TartRafaella SargiMarch 02, 2016flour, sugar, nectarine, peach, blueberry, almonds, almond butter, butter, saltComment

Birthday Party, dessert, easy, holidays, lebanese, Mediterranean, Party, SweetRafaella SargiFebruary 28, 2016pistachio, almonds, cashew, ghee, filo dough, sugar, orange blossom water, rose water2 Comments

Baklava

It is crunchy, nutty, flavorful and the best part: “Oh wow! It’s not too sweet. Let’s have another serving”!

Birthday Party, dessert, easy, holidays, lebanese, Mediterranean, Party, SweetRafaella SargiFebruary 28, 2016pistachio, almonds, cashew, ghee, filo dough, sugar, orange blossom water, rose water2 Comments

Birthday Party, breakfast, cake, dessert, holidays, PartyRafaella SargiFebruary 19, 2016coffee, dates, medjool dates, sugar, butter, chocolate, heavy cream, maple syrup, baking soda, eggs, flourComment

Coffee Date Cake with Chocolate Glaze

Coffee.
A lot of coffee. (and a cake)

Birthday Party, breakfast, cake, dessert, holidays, PartyRafaella SargiFebruary 19, 2016coffee, dates, medjool dates, sugar, butter, chocolate, heavy cream, maple syrup, baking soda, eggs, flourComment

dinner, french, SauceRafaella SargiFebruary 08, 2016chicken, chicken stock, white wine, salt, pepper, tarragon, heavy cream, flourComment

Tarragon Chicken

Classical French dish: simplified!

dinner, french, SauceRafaella SargiFebruary 08, 2016chicken, chicken stock, white wine, salt, pepper, tarragon, heavy cream, flourComment

dinner, easy, french, Mediterranean, thanksgiving, vegetarianRafaella SargiFebruary 05, 2016potatoes, butter, salt, nutmeg, milk, herbsComment

Potato Purée

Comfort food: memories of my grandmother and my mom. A melting hug; warm, silky and oh so buttery!

dinner, easy, french, Mediterranean, thanksgiving, vegetarianRafaella SargiFebruary 05, 2016potatoes, butter, salt, nutmeg, milk, herbsComment

Appetizer, dip, easy, healthy, lebanese, Mediterranean, vegetarian, veganRafaella SargiJanuary 31, 2016chickpeas, garbanzo beans, tahini, salt, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlicComment

Hommos / Hummus

Hommos is for chickpeas.

Appetizer, dip, easy, healthy, lebanese, Mediterranean, vegetarian, veganRafaella SargiJanuary 31, 2016chickpeas, garbanzo beans, tahini, salt, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlicComment

Appetizer, easy, healthy, lebanese, lunch, Mediterranean, salad, vegan, vegetarianRafaella SargiJanuary 31, 2016parsley, tabbouleh, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, lemon juice, salt, tomato, mint, scallions, bulghur, bulgurComment

Tabbouleh

Traditional Lebanese Salad at war with Fattoush!

Appetizer, easy, healthy, lebanese, lunch, Mediterranean, salad, vegan, vegetarianRafaella SargiJanuary 31, 2016parsley, tabbouleh, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, lemon juice, salt, tomato, mint, scallions, bulghur, bulgurComment

Birthday Party, Cookies, dessert, holidays, Party, SweetRafaella SargiJanuary 03, 2016hazelnut flour, flour, cocoa powder, butter, vanilla, sugar, egg, NutellaComment

Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies & Nutella Ganache

Chocolate & Hazelnut: Marriage made in food heaven!

Birthday Party, Cookies, dessert, holidays, Party, SweetRafaella SargiJanuary 03, 2016hazelnut flour, flour, cocoa powder, butter, vanilla, sugar, egg, NutellaComment

Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies & Nutella Ganache

christmas, Cookies, dessert, dinner, Drinks, holidays, Party, spanishRafaella SargiDecember 22, 2015sugar, egg white, black pepper, ginger, marcona almonds, flourComment

Marcona Almond & Black Pepper Biscotti

Spicy and crunchy: wonderful unexpected chocolate mousse companion!

christmas, Cookies, dessert, dinner, Drinks, holidays, Party, spanishRafaella SargiDecember 22, 2015sugar, egg white, black pepper, ginger, marcona almonds, flourComment

Appetizer, cheese, dinner, fall, lebanese, Mediterranean, lunch, pie, quiche, Tart, vegetarianRafaella SargiDecember 12, 2015spinach, egg, Feta Cheese, sumac, allspice, pine nuts, milk, heavy cream, lemon zest, scallions, parsley, onion2 Comments

Oriental Spinach Tart

Inspired by two of my favorite things to eat and prepare: Lebanese Spinach Fatayer and Tarts.

Appetizer, cheese, dinner, fall, lebanese, Mediterranean, lunch, pie, quiche, Tart, vegetarianRafaella SargiDecember 12, 2015spinach, egg, Feta Cheese, sumac, allspice, pine nuts, milk, heavy cream, lemon zest, scallions, parsley, onion2 Comments

cake, Birthday Party, dessert, easy, fall, fruit, holidays, Mediterranean, Party, SweetRafaella SargiDecember 08, 2015flour, sugar, salt, butter, almond butter, orange, grapefruit, lemon zest, orange blossom water, honey, pistachio2 Comments

Citrus Galette

Glowing and oh so pretty! It has the looks of a cozy grandmother dessert with a rainbow garland of oranges and white and red grapefruits.

cake, Birthday Party, dessert, easy, fall, fruit, holidays, Mediterranean, Party, SweetRafaella SargiDecember 08, 2015flour, sugar, salt, butter, almond butter, orange, grapefruit, lemon zest, orange blossom water, honey, pistachio2 Comments