Gyro Meat with Tzatziki Sauce

A couple of weeks ago we had some friends over for a Sunday feast. J has previously mastered the Chicken Gyros (recipe soon!) and wanted to try his hand at the more traditional gyro meat, which is a combination of lamb and beef. As usual, one of our favorite Food Network chefs, Alton Brown, didn't … Continue reading Gyro Meat with Tzatziki Sauce

Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal and Homemade Pita Bread

It's been raining here for a few days. When it rains, we often make dishes that require long simmer times. J was feeling adventurous and decided to try an Egyptian peasant dish he found on Food.com. I wanted to try my hand at homemade pita bread. Surprisingly, the bread turned out well. As usual, J's … Continue reading Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal and Homemade Pita Bread

Lentil Soup and Halloumi pitas

This was a delicious, filling dinner that is super easy to make. It's a fun twist on the usual grilled cheese and soup dinner option. Lentil Soup and Halloumi pitas This was a delicious, filling dinner that is super easy to make. It’s a fun twist on the usual grilled cheese and soup dinner option. … Continue reading Lentil Soup and Halloumi pitas