Monthly Archives: June 2015
Vietnamese (ish) Chicken Wings
Like so many others, I was inspired to make these chicken wings after tasting Pok Pok’s mouth wateringly delicious wings in Portland, Oregon. I wanted to re-create the recipe at home. I ran across a recipe which included maple syrup
Vietnamese (ish) Chicken Wings
Like so many others, I was inspired to make these chicken wings after tasting Pok Pok’s mouth wateringly delicious wings in Portland, Oregon. I wanted to re-create the recipe at home. I ran across a recipe which included maple syrup
Beijing street food: Uyghur style kebabs (Yangrou Chuanr) and Tiger Salad (Laohu Cai)
Beijing summer nights for me meant that it was street food season. The nights were warm, and it felt good to be outside after a long Beijing winter. Some restaurants would do brisk business by putting plastic tables and chairs
Beijing street food: Uyghur style kebabs (Yangrou Chuanr) and Tiger Salad (Laohu Cai)
Beijing summer nights for me meant that it was street food season. The nights were warm, and it felt good to be outside after a long Beijing winter. Some restaurants would do brisk business by putting plastic tables and chairs
Cod With Carrots And Leeks
My mother in-law has a huge repertoire of delicious vegetarian side dishes. I love her sautéed leeks and carrots dish, which is sweet and lemony. I thought the flavors would be a perfect accompaniment to cod. This dish is light
Cod With Carrots And Leeks
My mother in-law has a huge repertoire of delicious vegetarian side dishes. I love her sautéed leeks and carrots dish, which is sweet and lemony. I thought the flavors would be a perfect accompaniment to cod. This dish is light
Singapore
Back in March ’15, my amazing husband gave me a present, a really big present. It was a trip to Singapore (one week, including travel time) to spend time with one of my most adored friends and attend her 40th
2 divine spreads – Carrot, dill and yogurt and Muhammara
2 divine speads: Carrot with yogurt and dill and Muhammara My carrot spread and muhammara are perfect appetizers for when guests come over. Let’s start with the carrot spread. My mother in-law makes this Turkish spread, or a version of
2 divine spreads – Carrot, dill and yogurt and Muhammara
2 divine speads: Carrot with yogurt and dill and Muhammara My carrot spread and muhammara are perfect appetizers for when guests come over. Let’s start with the carrot spread. My mother in-law makes this Turkish spread, or a version of
Cinnamon Salmon With Sweet Potatoes and Onions
My mother in-law made me a salmon with caramelized onions dish seasoned with cinnamon and brown sugar. I originally thought it was a strange combo…..until I tried it. I instantly loved it and just knew it would be a dish
Cinnamon Salmon With Sweet Potatoes and Onions
My mother in-law made me a salmon with caramelized onions dish seasoned with cinnamon and brown sugar. I originally thought it was a strange combo…..until I tried it. I instantly loved it and just knew it would be a dish
About Me
My name is Sarelle Hayek, and I’m using this blog as a creative output for all the things I enjoy, namely, food, cooking, travel, and anything else I want to share. I’ve really enjoyed putting this blog together. If you
Charleston and Savannah
In April ’15, my husband and I took a long anticipated trip to the low country, namely, Savannah and Charleston. We started the trip in Savannah and later spent time in the beautiful town of Beaufort before reaching Charleston. It’s
Charleston and Savannah
In April ’15, my husband and I took a long anticipated trip to the low country, namely, Savannah and Charleston. We started the trip in Savannah and later spent time in the beautiful town of Beaufort before reaching Charleston. It’s
Green Beans With Tomato And Olive Oil – Fasulia
This simple vegetarian recipe is on rotation in our home. I love it when I want something without meat that’s not too heavy. There are so many variations of this middle eastern dish. Many like to make the stew in
Green Beans With Tomato And Olive Oil – Fasulia
This simple vegetarian recipe is on rotation in our home. I love it when I want something without meat that’s not too heavy. There are so many variations of this middle eastern dish. Many like to make the stew in
Lemony Lentil-Swiss Chard Soup With Cilantro
This is a soup that I loved from the very first taste. It’s a Lebanese soup that I was introduced to by a friend of my mother’s. When it’s cold outside and I want a mega healthy and delicious soup
Lemony Lentil-Swiss Chard Soup With Cilantro
This is a soup that I loved from the very first taste. It’s a Lebanese soup that I was introduced to by a friend of my mother’s. When it’s cold outside and I want a mega healthy and delicious soup
Cumin-Paprika Braised Lamb With Couscous And Roasted Eggplant With Garlicky Yogurt
Some of my best memories from my Beijing Days were eating yangrou chuanr (lamb kebabs on sticks) and drinking beer on plastic tables and chairs on hot summer nights. They were sensational, as well as dirt cheap……now that I think
Cumin-Paprika Braised Lamb With Couscous And Roasted Eggplant With Garlicky Yogurt
Some of my best memories from my Beijing Days were eating yangrou chuanr (lamb kebabs on sticks) and drinking beer on plastic tables and chairs on hot summer nights. They were sensational, as well as dirt cheap……now that I think
Lentils And Rice With Carmelized Onions – Mujedereh
Here is another super quick and easy vegan recipe that you can round-up with a few ingredients. I always seem to have these in my pantry. I often make this when I want something vegetarian, and I don’t feel like
Lentils And Rice With Carmelized Onions – Mujedereh
Here is another super quick and easy vegan recipe that you can round-up with a few ingredients. I always seem to have these in my pantry. I often make this when I want something vegetarian, and I don’t feel like
Herbed Roast Chicken and Potatoes
This is a very easy dish that is sure to please everyone every time. It takes about 10 minutes of prep time and 50 minutes of cooking time. It’s best to use skin-on chicken, as the fat will lend a
Herbed Roast Chicken and Potatoes
This is a very easy dish that is sure to please everyone every time. It takes about 10 minutes of prep time and 50 minutes of cooking time. It’s best to use skin-on chicken, as the fat will lend a
Spicy Potato Salad With Herbs And Olive Oil
This is a healthy Mediterranean version of potato salad, with plenty of herbs and no mayonnaise. My mother makes a version of this that I grew up eating. I add sambal oelek to her version to add a spicy kick.
Spicy Potato Salad With Herbs And Olive Oil
This is a healthy Mediterranean version of potato salad, with plenty of herbs and no mayonnaise. My mother makes a version of this that I grew up eating. I add sambal oelek to her version to add a spicy kick.
Panko Crusted Chicken With Halloumi-Tomato-Cucumber Salad
This chicken dish can be ready in about 30 minutes from start to finish. You will need split chicken breasts, ideally. You can also use tenders, although they won’t look as elegant. I like to pair the panko chicken with
Panko Crusted Chicken With Halloumi-Tomato-Cucumber Salad
This chicken dish can be ready in about 30 minutes from start to finish. You will need split chicken breasts, ideally. You can also use tenders, although they won’t look as elegant. I like to pair the panko chicken with
Red Lentil and Bulgur Patties – Vospov Kofte
This is Armenian peasant food at its healthiest! It’s also a popular dish for lent. I think it’s the perfect vegetarian meal. I make patties with a combination of red lentils, bulgur wheat and fried onions. Traditionally, you put a
Red Lentil and Bulgur Patties – Vospov Kofte
This is Armenian peasant food at its healthiest! It’s also a popular dish for lent. I think it’s the perfect vegetarian meal. I make patties with a combination of red lentils, bulgur wheat and fried onions. Traditionally, you put a
Celery root and leek fritters
There are so many variations of fritters. This one with Celery root and leeks is sure to please everyone in the family. Both my children love this. I serve the fritters with a salad. It’s also nice to serve this
Celery root and leek fritters
There are so many variations of fritters. This one with Celery root and leeks is sure to please everyone in the family. Both my children love this. I serve the fritters with a salad. It’s also nice to serve this
Simple Tomato-Basil Pasta
Although this sauce is ultra easy to make, the flavors are complex. I will never buy sauce in a jar because the home made version is very easy and quick to make, not to mention so much tastier! This sauce
Simple Tomato-Basil Pasta
Although this sauce is ultra easy to make, the flavors are complex. I will never buy sauce in a jar because the home made version is very easy and quick to make, not to mention so much tastier! This sauce
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