Baked chicken shawarma is so full of flavor and best part is, its baked so its healthier for you. what is a chicken shawarma sandwich? Chicken shawarma is the ultimate street food in the Levantine world; Syria, Turkey, Lebanon etc.  Marinated chicken is stacked on a spit fire and rotated to evenly cook all parts... The post BAKED chicken shawarma appeared first on Sweet Pillar Food ..read more

Baked French Toast Creme Brûlée is so much deliciousness in one plate and the best part about it is of course that its baked which means less mess and easy food. I first tried this French toast creme brûlée when a friend made it for brunch.  Immediately, I knew I needed the recipe and so... The post Baked French Toast Creme Brulee appeared first on Sweet Pillar Food ..read more

Sumac roasted chicken is tender, sweet, slightly sour, flavorful, and hands on time is very minimal.   What is Sumac? I explain here in this post what sumac is and why I love Spice Brands sumac so much. But the jist of it is Sumac is derived from the Aramaic word “dark red” and is... The post Sumac Honey Roasted Chicken appeared first on Sweet Pillar Food ..read more

Syrian cheese pasta is the same cheese filling found in the ever so tasty cheese borak but tossed in spaghetti instead.  It is what dreams are made of.  Melty cheese, comfort food pasta, and a refreshing kick from the fresh parsley. What kind of cheese should I use? Traditionally its made with a combination of... The post Syrian Cheese pasta appeared first on Sweet Pillar Food ..read more

NO BAKE tahini chocolate cheesecake cupcakes are slightly sweet, slightly nutty, slightly salty, and perfectly crunchy and creamy.  It tastes like a fluffy cloud with a Big Crunch. These mini tahini cheesecakes are creamy, slightly sweet, a little nutty from the tahini and perfectly crunchy from the crust.  They are bite size perfect and the... The post NO BAKE tahini chocolate cheesecake cupcakes appeared first on Sweet Pillar Food ..read more

Ramadan with Saffron Road 2021 is such an exciting time of year for me.  You’ve heard me discuss my love for the month of Ramadan many times before. This time of year is all about fasting and all about eating, ironically.  Basically, from sunrise to sunset, its all about fasting, spiritual cleansing, being mindful, and... The post Ramadan with Saffron Road 2021 appeared first on Sweet Pillar Food ..read more

Mamool date cookies are a traditional Middle Eastern cookie that are always made in abundance around the holidays.  Special moulds are used to create beautiful patterns on top of each cookie. The different spellings of maamoul cookie mamool maamool maamoul ma’moul Doesn’t matter how you spell it, it’s all the same delicious cookie. Are there... The post Mamool date cookies appeared first on Sweet Pillar Food ..read more

Lentil Soup – Nadia’s edition is the way my mom taught me how and it is SO DELICIOUS and so nutritional. Important steps to consider when making lentil soup A lot of the flavor comes from the onion and carrots that are used and its important to release the flavors of those vegetables by sautéing... The post Lentil Soup – Nadia’s edition appeared first on Sweet Pillar Food ..read more

Caramel oatmeal cookies are so crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside and the caramel adds the perfect amount of texture.  Top it off with a sprinkle of sea salt and you’re in for a treat. I’m always trying to find ways to add oatmeal to my kids diet.  Only Dia enjoys eating oatmeal... The post Caramel Oatmeal Cookies appeared first on Sweet Pillar Food ..read more

Orange Cumin Rice is so good it can be served as the main star of the table.  The zest from the oranges, the sweetness of the raisins, and most importantly the cumin seeds that add the extra touch of subtle greatness.   Rice is a huge part of Middle Eastern cooking.  It’s almost always on... The post Orange Cumin Rice Pilaf appeared first on Sweet Pillar Food ..read more