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From Flavors of The Sun: Alicia's Saffron Chicken Soup
From Flavors of The Sun: Alicia's Saffron Chicken Soup
Oct 03, 2022
It's soup season! To celebrate, we're sharing one of the most聽delicious recipes from聽Flavors of the...
From Flavors of the Sun: Apricot Ice Cream
From Flavors of the Sun: Apricot Ice Cream
Aug 01, 2022
For some, summer is evoked by the smell of hot dogs on the grill or...
From Flavors of the Sun: Chicken Kebabs with Toum
From Flavors of the Sun: Chicken Kebabs with Toum
Jun 03, 2022
Even those of us who cook for a living resort to takeout now and then,...
From Flavors of the Sun: Classic Fattoush
From Flavors of the Sun: Classic Fattoush
May 03, 2022
As soon as the sun comes out, fattoush starts flying out of the deli. It...
From Flavors of the Sun: Brooklyn Nachos
From Flavors of the Sun: Brooklyn Nachos
Jan 11, 2022
January means football season and the big lead up to Super Bowl LVI. Nachos always...
From Flavors of the Sun: Sweet and Spicy Nut Brittle
From Flavors of the Sun: Sweet and Spicy Nut Brittle
Dec 03, 2021
One of the best parts of working in this business is that I always have...
From Flavors of the Sun: Mom鈥檚 Million-Dollar Salad
From Flavors of the Sun: Mom鈥檚 Million-Dollar Salad
Aug 31, 2021
My mother is famous for this salad, which she makes year-round for parties. It is the centerpiece of our annual Memorial Day picnic -- perfect for long holiday weekends like Labor Day, too!
From Flavors of the Sun: Pistachio Cheesecake with Kataifi Crust
From Flavors of the Sun: Pistachio Cheesecake with Kataifi Crust
Aug 05, 2021
Traditional Brooklyn-style cheesecake is indulgent but so heavy and rich. Blending the cream cheese filling with labneh, a super-thick yogurt product, lightens the batter and gives it a nice tang without losing any of that creamy decadence.聽This recipe is in the Nutty chapter of聽Flavors of the Sun.聽
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Sneak Peek Recipe from Flavors of the Sun
Jul 01, 2021
When I started this book project in 2017 I expected it to take a year. We're now in 2021 so you do the math. This book is truly a labor of love. From its inception to now, this magical collaboration has聽finally聽come to life for me. Growing up with all of these amazing ingredients at our store, I am thrilled to聽get the chance to share聽the many recipes and tips I have learned聽along the way.聽