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breakfast, easy, fall, lebanese, vegetarian, veganRafaella SargiJanuary 28, 2019fava beans, chickpeas, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, parsleyComment

Foul Mdammas

satisfying rustic Lebanese breakfast

breakfast, easy, fall, lebanese, vegetarian, veganRafaella SargiJanuary 28, 2019fava beans, chickpeas, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, parsleyComment

dessert, easy, fall, Gluten Free, healthy, Mediterranean, Sweet, vegan, lebaneseRafaella SargiDecember 15, 2018dried apricot, prunes, pistachio, almonds, pine nuts, cashew, orange blossom water, rose water, amareddineComment

Khoshaf

Dried Fruit Salad

dessert, easy, fall, Gluten Free, healthy, Mediterranean, Sweet, vegan, lebaneseRafaella SargiDecember 15, 2018dried apricot, prunes, pistachio, almonds, pine nuts, cashew, orange blossom water, rose water, amareddineComment

dinner, fall, lebanese, Mediterranean, lunch, TraditionRafaella SargiSeptember 25, 2018ghee, lamb, cinnamon, bay leaves, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, onions, garlic, tomato, tomato paste, red beans, allspiceComment

Fassoulia w Riz

rice and beans, the Lebanese way…

dinner, fall, lebanese, Mediterranean, lunch, TraditionRafaella SargiSeptember 25, 2018ghee, lamb, cinnamon, bay leaves, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, onions, garlic, tomato, tomato paste, red beans, allspiceComment

dessert, dinner, easy, fall, french, fruit, Gluten Free, holidays, Sweet, veganRafaella SargiOctober 19, 2017orange, sugar, vanilla bean, grand marnierComment

Caramelized Orange Salad

Upgraded rendition of a delightful salad

dessert, dinner, easy, fall, french, fruit, Gluten Free, holidays, Sweet, veganRafaella SargiOctober 19, 2017orange, sugar, vanilla bean, grand marnierComment

dinner, fall, SauceRafaella SargiOctober 10, 2017carrots, radish, potatoes, chicken, mushrooms, orange, lemon, rosemary, thymeComment

Citrus Braised Chicken

happy citrus medley

dinner, fall, SauceRafaella SargiOctober 10, 2017carrots, radish, potatoes, chicken, mushrooms, orange, lemon, rosemary, thymeComment

Birthday Party, dessert, Cocktail, easy, fall, fruit, Gluten Free, Mediterranean, PartyRafaella SargiOctober 09, 2017milk, heavy cream, vinegar, blood orange, grapefruit, pistachio, cardamom, honeyComment

Ricotta Verrine

cardamom secret

Birthday Party, dessert, Cocktail, easy, fall, fruit, Gluten Free, Mediterranean, PartyRafaella SargiOctober 09, 2017milk, heavy cream, vinegar, blood orange, grapefruit, pistachio, cardamom, honeyComment

dinner, easy, fall, Gluten Free, holidays, soup, thanksgiving, vegetarianRafaella SargiNovember 30, 2016butternut squash, extra virgin olive oil, butter, onions, garlic, potato, chicken stock, sage, heavy creamComment

Butternut Squash Soup

Orange and silky, as it should be!

dinner, easy, fall, Gluten Free, holidays, soup, thanksgiving, vegetarianRafaella SargiNovember 30, 2016butternut squash, extra virgin olive oil, butter, onions, garlic, potato, chicken stock, sage, heavy creamComment

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

Birthday Party, cake, christmas, dessert, fall, fruit, holidays, Party, Sweet, thanksgivingRafaella SargiDecember 01, 2015apple, dulce de leche, sugar, cinnamon, ground cloves, brown sugar, flour, butter, buttermilk, pecanComment

Warm Apple Pecan Spice Cake

A happy flamboyant cake that might steal the show and reign supreme on your holiday dessert table. Make some space :))

Birthday Party, cake, christmas, dessert, fall, fruit, holidays, Party, Sweet, thanksgivingRafaella SargiDecember 01, 2015apple, dulce de leche, sugar, cinnamon, ground cloves, brown sugar, flour, butter, buttermilk, pecanComment

thanksgiving, Mediterranean, lunch, healthy, easy, fall, dinnerRafaella SargiNovember 15, 2015barley, chicken stock, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, cilantro, oregano, white wine, Parmesan, salt, pepper, shallots, garlic2 Comments

Herb Barley Risotto

Comforting and simple recipe: We instantly fell in love with this dish!

thanksgiving, Mediterranean, lunch, healthy, easy, fall, dinnerRafaella SargiNovember 15, 2015barley, chicken stock, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, cilantro, oregano, white wine, Parmesan, salt, pepper, shallots, garlic2 Comments

Appetizer, Cocktail, dinner, easy, fall, Gluten Free, vegetarian, vegan, Paleo, Mediterranean, lunch, healthyRafaella SargiOctober 12, 2015tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, salt, sugar, pep, garlic, thymeComment

Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

The Mediterranean girl in me loves vegetables… with a special place for tomatoes.

Appetizer, Cocktail, dinner, easy, fall, Gluten Free, vegetarian, vegan, Paleo, Mediterranean, lunch, healthyRafaella SargiOctober 12, 2015tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, salt, sugar, pep, garlic, thymeComment

dinner, easy, fall, Gluten Free, Mediterranean, thanksgivingRafaella SargiOctober 06, 2015chicken, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, salt, pepperComment

Simple Butterflied Whole Chicken

4 ingredients plus some oven magic: moist chicken with a golden crispy skin!

dinner, easy, fall, Gluten Free, Mediterranean, thanksgivingRafaella SargiOctober 06, 2015chicken, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, salt, pepperComment

Birthday Party, breakfast, dessert, fall, italian, Party, SweetRafaella SargiSeptember 21, 2015flour, walnut, coffee, sugar, eggs, salt, vanilla, butter, powdered sugarComment

Coffee Walnut Cake

The coffee and walnut aromas give this cake depth and cozy hugging notes: a hearty welcome to Autumn.

Birthday Party, breakfast, dessert, fall, italian, Party, SweetRafaella SargiSeptember 21, 2015flour, walnut, coffee, sugar, eggs, salt, vanilla, butter, powdered sugarComment

Appetizer, Birthday Party, cheese, dinner, easy, fall, fruit, MediterraneanRafaella SargiDecember 22, 2014medjool, dates, goat cheese, Parma Ham, Chives, salt, pepper, sour creamComment

Medjool Dates with Goat Cheese & Parma Ham

This appetizer recipe is cute, easy and always a winner!

Appetizer, Birthday Party, cheese, dinner, easy, fall, fruit, MediterraneanRafaella SargiDecember 22, 2014medjool, dates, goat cheese, Parma Ham, Chives, salt, pepper, sour creamComment

Medjool Dates with Goat Cheese & Parma Ham

Appetizer, dinner, easy, fall, healthy, lunch, Mediterranean, soup, vegetarianRafaella SargiDecember 01, 2014zucchini, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, chicken stock, garlic, onion, cream, tarragon, feta, cheese, greenComment

Zucchini Soup

I answer my soup cravings as part of an orchestrated denial of my surroundings!

Appetizer, dinner, easy, fall, healthy, lunch, Mediterranean, soup, vegetarianRafaella SargiDecember 01, 2014zucchini, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, chicken stock, garlic, onion, cream, tarragon, feta, cheese, greenComment

dinner, fall, thanksgivingRafaella SargiNovember 25, 2014turkey, rosemary, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, butterflied, garlic, leek, carrots, onion, celery, cinnamon, bay leafComment

Butterflied Turkey & Gravy

One bird, 90 minutes and crispy golden results. Bravo!

dinner, fall, thanksgivingRafaella SargiNovember 25, 2014turkey, rosemary, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, butterflied, garlic, leek, carrots, onion, celery, cinnamon, bay leafComment

bread, cheese, dinner, fall, thanksgivingRafaella SargiNovember 21, 2014leek, mushroom, brussels sprouts, parsley, chestnut, tarragon, eggs, bread, cream, cheese, Gruyère, wine, chicken stock, pancettaComment

Leek Mushroom Chestnut Bread Pudding

This savory bread pudding is a must try.

bread, cheese, dinner, fall, thanksgivingRafaella SargiNovember 21, 2014leek, mushroom, brussels sprouts, parsley, chestnut, tarragon, eggs, bread, cream, cheese, Gruyère, wine, chicken stock, pancettaComment

Appetizer, Birthday Party, dinner, Drinks, easy, fall, Mediterranean, vegetarianRafaella SargiOctober 18, 2014pecorino, rosemary, butter, egg, flour, easy, cookie, sables, parmesan, thymeComment

Pecorino Romano and Rosemary Cookies

who needs a reason to eat cheese cookies?

Appetizer, Birthday Party, dinner, Drinks, easy, fall, Mediterranean, vegetarianRafaella SargiOctober 18, 2014pecorino, rosemary, butter, egg, flour, easy, cookie, sables, parmesan, thymeComment

Birthday Party, dessert, fall, HalloweenRafaella SargiOctober 16, 2014sugar, vanilla, egg white, meringues, spookyComment

Spooky Meringues

Spooky Cute!

Birthday Party, dessert, fall, HalloweenRafaella SargiOctober 16, 2014sugar, vanilla, egg white, meringues, spookyComment

Appetizer, dinner, fall, lunch, Mediterranean, Tart, vegetarianRafaella SargiOctober 10, 2014zucchini, eggplant, rosemary, thyme, garlic, tomato, onions, capsicum, salt, pepper, flour, butterComment

Roasted Vegetable Tart

It has vibrant appetizing colors and deep rich flavors.

Appetizer, dinner, fall, lunch, Mediterranean, Tart, vegetarianRafaella SargiOctober 10, 2014zucchini, eggplant, rosemary, thyme, garlic, tomato, onions, capsicum, salt, pepper, flour, butterComment

dinner, easy, fall, healthy, lunch, Mediterranean, salad, Sauce, thanksgivingRafaella SargiNovember 25, 2013beet, pepitas, lettuce, parsley, pine nuts, scallionsComment

TG's Salad

easy tricks to prep in advance and assemble in no-time!

dinner, easy, fall, healthy, lunch, Mediterranean, salad, Sauce, thanksgivingRafaella SargiNovember 25, 2013beet, pepitas, lettuce, parsley, pine nuts, scallionsComment

cake, dessert, easy, fall, thanksgivingRafaella SargiNovember 17, 2013cornmeal, flour, sugar, fruit, jam, compoteComment

Cornmeal Cake

I would call this cake a Happy Discovery.

cake, dessert, easy, fall, thanksgivingRafaella SargiNovember 17, 2013cornmeal, flour, sugar, fruit, jam, compoteComment

dessert, thanksgiving, fall, pieRafaella SargiNovember 15, 2013apple, pear, pie, sugar, ginger, butter, flour, raisinComment

Rustic Apple Pear Pie

This recipe seduced me because it didn’t involve cinnamon (long story!)...

dessert, thanksgiving, fall, pieRafaella SargiNovember 15, 2013apple, pear, pie, sugar, ginger, butter, flour, raisinComment