This guac is amped up with Shrimp, Chipotle & Cheese! It is truly EPIC!!!! Here are the ingredients and steps to make this recipe! Guacamole comes from Mexico and the name comes from Guacamole (Spanish: [(ɡ)wakaˈmole] ( listen); (informally shortened to guac in the United States since the 1980s) is an avocado-based dip, spread, or …
Appetizers
Falafel
I have to admit, I was never a big Falafel fan growing up in the United Arab Emirates. With the abundance of Lamb, Chicken & Beef Kebabs, the Falafel simply couldn’t compete. I have a strong feeling though that recipe will delight meat lovers and vegetarians alike. And, this recipe is also vegan and gluten …
Cheese Cracker Stars
Cheese is smooshed together with butter, hot sauce, pepper and flour to make a simple dough that will yield a tasty and crunchy cracker. This delicious cracker is then topped with cream Cheese, deli Meat, Parsley and a Cheese star for the ultimate canape! Please note that I forgot to poke holes in the cracker …
Antipasto Wreath – Holiday or Anytime Special
Just in time for some easy entertaining this holiday season, this is a simple Antipasto wreath made with Cherry tomatoes, Cheese, Olives, Salami, Sausage & Quail eggs skewered together. This is drizzled with an aromatic Olive oil and a drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar!
Day of the Dead Pizza – Dia De Los Muertos
Day of the Dead pizza! This Mexican celebration of the head is close to my heart. Having lost someone so near to my heart, I love the opportunity to celebrate her and invite her soul to celebrate with us even if it’s just for a day…Often confused with Halloween, the timing is close and it …
Mumbai Ragda Pattice
This iconic recipe from Mumbai, India has 4 parts The potato patty or aloo tikki, a scrumptious yellow pea curry or Ragda, a Date and Tamarind chutney and a fresh green chutney. This is assembled – Ragda first, topped by the Pattice or aloo tikka and then it is drizzled with date & tamarind chutney …
Baba Ghanouj | Eggplant Dip – Vegan Vegetarian | Kravings
Eggplants, Aubergines or Brinjal are stuffed with garlic, brushed with olive oil and cooked till soft smoked and tender. They are then pulsed together with Olive Oil, Tahini, Salt & Pepper, Cumin powder, Paprika and Parsley to make a delicious smoky, chunky dip. I have to admit, I have never been a fan of Eggplants. …
Manakeesh – Arabic Pizza
I’ve made Lahmajoun before which is an Arabic pizza made with ground meat. These Manakeesh pizzas are usually made with Cheese or Zaatar – both are delicious and very easy to put together. Typically Akawi Cheese is used. It is available in Toronto but a little expensive so I’m using a combination of Mozzarella and …
Cheetos Popcorn Chicken
This recipe needs no introduction – I made something similar on my Tiktok channel and people loved it so I decided to make a popcorn version of the same recipe. This time I used Jalapeno crunchy Cheetos instead but you can use any kind of Cheetos as long as it’s crunchy.
Zaatar Chicken Wings
These wings are cooked very simply with lemon juice, Olive oil, salt and pepper and then dredged in Za’atar. What is Za’atar?Za’atar Spice is a blend of dried herbs like oregano, marjoram or thyme, and spices like roasted cumin and coriander. It contains white sesame seeds, salt and a tangy Sumac.