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Home » Dates

Ma’amoul (Middle Eastern Date Filled Cookies)

January 21, 2020 by Faith 22 Comments

Ma’amoul cookies (aka Maamoul) feature a sweet spiced date filling stuffed into a rich, buttery, crisp cookie that’s somewhat similar to shortbread.

Ma'amoul (Date Filled Cookies) on a Wooden Tray with a Turkey Coffee Pot and Cup of Coffee

Different cultures have different rites of passage.

Like getting a driver’s license and graduating high school.…

Date and Walnut Paleo Crispbread and 3 Brie Topping Ideas

July 3, 2017 by Faith 4 Comments

Date and Walnut Paleo Crispbread is a fantastic base for crafting flavor profiles with Marin French Cheese and unique homemade toppings. There are certain times in our lives when we don’t realize it in the moment, but later we understand how significant it was. We always know when we’re having a first time experience, but if we knew the last time was actually the last time for a lot of things, I wonder how much different would it be....

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No-Bake Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites {Gluten-Free}

January 16, 2017 by Faith 5 Comments

These gluten-free No-Bake Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites are the perfect treat to keep in the fridge to grab pre-workout or any time you need an energy boost! In college I used to exercise early in the morning on an empty stomach and it didn’t phase me, not even during a long spin class! (Of course I was pretty ravenous post-workout though.) Now I find that I need to eat just a little something about 30 minutes before a workout not only for an energy boost, but also to keep from getting dizzy or light-headed mid-workout....

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Blue Cheese, Chicken, and Cauliflower Skillet with Bacon, Walnut, and Date Topping

April 6, 2015 by Faith 10 Comments

I go through phases when I just don’t feel like cooking. At all. Sometimes, if I’m really burned out, the better part of a week will go by before I feel inspired to cook. That’s when Mike gets to do one of his favorite things: live off the food from the Pakistani restaurant a block from where we live. It’s a windfall for him and a win for me too since I get a much-needed break and time to recharge....

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Middle Eastern Tahini, Date, and Cardamom Bulgur Wheat Breakfast Bake

May 9, 2014 by Faith 16 Comments

In the Middle East Mother’s Day is in March. Since my husband is – in some ways – quite a typical guy and tends to forget things like Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and dentist appointments, I make note of two Mother’s Day dates every year so that my sweet Syrian mother-in-law isn’t forgotten in March and my own mom isn’t forgotten in May. This beautifully aromatic dish is something I’d happily serve to either of them for brunch on their special day....

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Date, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Ball

December 4, 2012 by Faith 17 Comments

Around the holidays, I’ve noticed that in addition to loads of requests for cookie recipes, new appetizer ideas are always high in demand. Parties are frequent, and what better to serve than a spread of appetizers where people can come and go as they munch and chat, eating little bites from their favorite dishes....

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Superfood Spiced Autumn Truffles

October 27, 2012 by Faith 14 Comments

Look…they look like fudge inside! If you’re trying to avoid regular (read: sugar-coma-inducing) candy, this recipe will be your saving grace on Halloween night. Halloween at my mom’s house is like a free-for-all when it comes to sugar. She always has an insanely huge amount of candy on hand for giving away to kiddos trick-or-treating. She fills a stockpot (which is about four times as big as my normal big soup pot!) to the point of overflowing, and then it’s a frenzied dash for stuffing your bag (and your face) with candy. It is so hard to avoid that evil pot of temptation....

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Date Loaf Cake

July 20, 2012 by Faith 26 Comments

Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, has just begun; this means that for a whole month Mike and I won’t be eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset. (I will still be posting regularly though — I have quite the backlog to share with you!) The point is to teach you patience, discipline, and empathy for others who aren’t as fortunate. I have to say, it really works…food and drink (especially cold water!) never taste as good the rest of the year as they do during Ramadan....

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Eid Mubarak & Date Bar Cookies

September 20, 2009 by Faith 17 Comments

At the end of the month-long fast of Ramadan comes a three-day holiday, called Eid al-Fitr (which means “The Festival of Fast-Breaking”).  During this time charity is given to needy families, gifts are given to children, and people get dressed up and visit their family and friends.  People greet each other by saying Eid Mubarak (“Blessed Festival”).  When visitors arrive they’re usually served Turkish coffee and the traditional holiday date cookies of Ramadan.    Unfortunately, these sweets are not something that I make well (to be completely honest, when I last made these sweets they weren’t even fit for human consumption).  I need to actually […]...

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