Israeli Couscous With Cranberries and Pecans

Based on a delicious product prepared nationwide at Whole Foods Markets. This recipe was originally  posted on chowhound.com, with several modifications to suit my own preferences. I have made this delicious salad much to rave reviews. For a main course meal, grilled chicken or shrimp served on top would be terrific!

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Homemade Olive Oil Crackers


I needed crackers to serve along my delicious restaurant style hummus. I contemplated going to Whole Foods and buying that 7 dollar bag of fancy crackers, but really??  I wondered to myself — how difficult is it to just make crackers yourself?   Continue reading

Restaurant Style Hummus

There was a fantastic recipe titled “Best Hummus” in the May-June 2008 issue of Cook’s Illustrated, and I’ve been using it as my go to hummus.Many times I have tried to duplicate this delicious spread served at our favorite Mediterranean place. Continue reading