Tourshi #EattheWorld

Tourshi translates to "sour" or "pickles" and refers to any vegetables preserved in brine.  This Tourshi, also called Toorshi or Tourshou, is used as a condiment or side dish. 

We are traveling to Armenia today as we Eat the World.......

Preserved Lemon Baba Ghanoush #FallFlavors

Earthy and delicious, this Eggplant Dip, flavored with Preserved Lemons, is perfect served with warmed pita, crackers, chips, and/or fresh vegetables.

Join us as we share recipes featuring the Flavors of Fall this week........

Chicken Palau in an Instant Pot and the Weekly Menu #EattheWorld

Basmati Rice, warm spices and tender chicken cook up quickly and deliciously in an Instant Pot for a great, comforting family meal.

We are traveling to Afghanistan this month as we Eat the World.........

Instant Pot Beef Shwarma #EattheWorld

Have a hankering for Shwarma but limited on time?  Pull out your Instant Pot and you will have an amazing dinner in less time than it would take to order and pick up carry out.

We are traveling to Lebanon this month as we Eat the World.........

Beef Kafta #BBQWeek

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BBQWeek. The sponsors, Rainier Foods and Intensity Academy, generously provided samples to participants to aid in the creation of the #BBQWeek recipes and prize packages to give away to the readers. However, all opinions are mine alone.

Middle Eastern spices mixed with ground beef, parsley and onions before being shaped into 

logs and grilled to your desired temperature.

It's time for BBQ Week........

Lebanese Rice with Vermicelli inspired by First Comes Marriage #LitHappens

This Lebanese rice dish is the perfect side to serve up with grilled meats or Mediterranean recipes.  

I was inspired to share this dish with you after reading our Lit Happens selection for February.....

Garlic and Herb Marinated Chicken Thighs #ImprovCoookingChallenge

Chicken thighs marinated in garlic, herbs and sumac, a commonly used Middle Eastern spice, then grilled until slightly charred in spots and served with a yogurt dipping sauce.  So very delicious!!!

Our Improv Cooking Challenge this month is to share a dish using Yogurt and Sumac......

Between the Sheets #LemonWeek

Fresh lemon juice combined with brandy, gin, and triple sec creates this cocktail that originated in Jerusalem.  Date of origin is not certain but it appears to have been in the late 1920s or early 1930s which makest the name very risque at that time.

I'm finishing up Lemon Week with a Friday Cocktail and boy is it a good one.......

Mezze Platter with Lebanese Wines #WinePW

The Lebanese Mezze Table: Much More Than Food, A Social Gathering! Meze or mezze is a selection of small dishes served to accompany alcoholic drinks in the Near East, the Balkans, and parts of Central Asia. In Levantine, Caucasian, and Balkan cuisines, meze is often served at the beginning of multi-course meals. (Source: https://www.nogarlicnoonions.com/)

Join us today as we explore Middle Eastern Food and Wine Pairings.......

The Big 7 0 Celebration

We celebrated Frank's 70th Birthday Sunday, however today is his actual birthday.  As my regular readers know, Frank had a rough start to this year so we had much reason to celebrate.  

God smiled down upon us and gave us one beautiful day between last weeks rain and this week's forecasted rain.  It was sunshine and 80* perfect for an outdoor celebration.  The Angel Face made this stuffy for her Grampy for his birthday, she sewed it herself.

Spiced Meatballs in Tomato Sauce #NationalMeatballDay

Tender pork and chicken meatballs browned and finished off in a tomato sauce that is chock full of fresh vegetables and fragrant with warm spices.

Join in the fun as the Festive Foodies celebrate National Meatball Day.......

Lamb Stuffed Eggplant and a Perfect Wine from Galilee #WinePW

Disclosure: I received samples from Gregory+Vine for this event.  All writings, opinions and ideas expressed are purely my own.  I received no monetary compensation for this post.


Tender baby eggplant stuffed with a fragrant lamb and pine nut mixture was the perfect dish to pair with this amazing Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel.

Welcome to a special edition of Wine Pairing Weekend...............

A Crazy Month, A Fun Movie and The Weekly Menu #FoodnFlix

This has been a crazy, busy month.  It started out with us going to Cozumel on vacation.  As soon as we got home we hit the track running and we haven't stopped.  Until now, when the whole world has come to a standstill.

Luckily, I did find a free couple of hours to watch a fun Tim Burton Film called Big Fish.  Our FoodnFlix club this month is being hosted by Kim of Coffee and Casseroles.  Kim asked us to choose any Tim Burton film and create a recipe inspired by it.  You can learn more at Kim's announcement post.

Tepsi Baytinjan #EattheWorld

This traditional Iraqi casserole is cooked up in a skillet before transferring to a casserole. Layer fried eggplant, potatoes, and onions.  Top with tomatoes and sauce then nestle meatballs on top and in between before moving it to the oven for a final bake. Serve it with steamed rice.

Join us as we travel to Iraq and Eat the World........

Roast Chicken Shwarma #BakingBloggers

This delicious, tender, flavorful chicken Shwarma only takes 45 minutes in the oven before you are enjoying it for dinner.

Chicken Shwarma is normally cooked on a grill or rotisserie but you can enjoy it any time of the year by roasting it in your oven during the cold winter months.

Khorake-Loobia-Sabz (Green Bean Stew) in an Instant Pot #CooktheBooks

This Green Bean Stew is so rich and comforting.  It is Persian food at it's very best.  If you love the flavors of the Middle East you are going to love this Instant Pot recipe.

This recipe was inspired by our Cook the Books selection this month.......

Shakshuka #OurFamilyTable

Perfect for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner, life doesn't get much better or more tasty than this egg in a spiced tomato sauce dish known as Shakshuka.

The From Our Dinner Table Group is sharing easy Middle Easter recipes today........

Middle Eastern Potatoes #ImprovCookingChallenge

These lovely spiced potatoes are creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside.  They are like a little taste of Heaven in every bite.

We were given Potatoes and Coriander as our Improv Cooking Challenge this month.........

Date Glazed Beef Kebabs #EattheWorld

These amazing Kebabs are loaded with Middle Eastern flavors of dates, pomegranate and pine nuts.  They are quick to make and cook up in just a few minutes on the grill.

We are visiting Israel this month as we Eat the World.......

Tachin Joojeh #FoodnFlix

This Persian Layered Turkey and Rice dish is a great way to use up any leftover turkey that you have from Thanksgiving.  Crispy and creamy rice on top followed by a layer of turkey and caramelized onions with a layer of fluffy rice at the bottom.

Filled with the aromatic smells and flavors of the Middle East, this dish is a sure fire pleaser.....