Lemon Scallion Couscous Cakes

These lemony couscous cakes get their moisture and flavor from lots of scallions, the larger the better. If you can only find small scallions then just use more of them. I like to serve these cakes with my Moroccan Eggplant Tagine (the link takes you to my other blog Sew French) or a Persian Salad (recipe below). But, they're equally good with salsa, chutney, yogurt or creme fraiche and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or lime juice. Sometimes I make them for lunch and serve them with lemon, creme fraiche and roasted veggies. 

Honey-Sesame Chicken For Two ~ Roasted Chicken with a Light, Lemon-Honey-Sesame Glaze

That old saying, "A way to a man's heart is through his stomach," definitely applies to my husband. He's tall and thin with a voracious appetite. Lucky him, right? One of his favorite Sunday night suppers is simple, roasted chicken. What is it about a humble, chicken dinner that makes us feel so good? Juicy, golden-brown chicken with a fluffy baked potato and a crisp salad is just the thing we need after a long stressful week. When the days turn shorter and brisker here in New England, we slip on our warm PJs and eat our Sunday supper by flickering candlelight. Whether you're married, single or somewhere in between, I highly recommend it. It's relaxing and soul-satisfying.

Sometimes, I roast a whole chicken, other times just parts. We eat a lot of chicken around here. We live just outside of Boston, where the winters are long. When cabin-fever strikes, there's nothing like sitting down to a comfy, Sunday dinner to lifts our spirits. The savory aroma coming from the kitchen is enough to bring smiles to our faces.  

I'm always looking for different ways to prepare chicken. This past Sunday, two large chicken breasts were roasted and glazed with a light, honey-sesame sauce. A squeeze or two of fresh lemon juice added a bright, citrus tang. The slightly-sweet, mildly-tart glaze helped to crisp and brown the chicken. Sesame seeds and honey are a classic Middle Eastern combo. They'll be best friends forever. They worked well together on this chicken dish.    

Persian Salad ~ An Easy, Refreshing Chopped Salad with a Twist of Lime

Hello Everyone!

There's just a few old recipes that I'll be sharing on my other blog. This is one of them.  

Please click on the link to view this recipe:  Chopped Salad With A Honey Lime Dressing

      xo ~ Jilly    

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Middle Eastern Meatballs in a Tomato Sauce Infused with Warm Spices

Middle Easterners love meatballs. They eat them grilled on kebabs, baked in the oven and simmered in fragrant tomato sauce. You'll see a lot of meatball recipes on this blog. There are endless ways to prepare these succulent little treasures. This happens to be one of my healthy and incredibly satisfying favorites.

Whenever I make this recipe, I travel back in time to my grandmother's tiny, yellow, Brooklyn apartment kitchen. She lovingly prepared many delectable Lebanese meals there. Lots of rice pilafs, stuffed chickens, triangle-shaped vegetable pies and meatballs came out of her galley kitchen. The faint aroma of cinnamon and allspice wafting through the air.