Articles Index

How to Safely Heat Serving Plates

Learn how to safely heat serving plates, just like at your favorite restaurant.

How to Soak and Cook Dried Chickpeas

Learn how to properly soak and cook dried chickpeas.

Tips for Ordering and Drinking Arabic/Turkish Coffee

Quick tips for ordering and drinking Arabic/Turkish coffee.

How to Toast Almonds

Learn how to toast almonds to use in salads and other recipes.

How to Roast Garlic

Save time and money by roasting garlic in your own kitchen! Learn how to roast garlic in these quick and easy steps.

How to Crush Garlic

Many Middle Eastern recipes call for crushed garlic. Learn how to crush garlic at home the easy way.

How to Properly Store Cheese

Learn the best way to store cheese and prevent it from molding.

How to Store Garlic and Keep it Fresh

Learn the proper way to store garlic and keep it fresh.

Washing and Soaking Rice Before Cooking - Is it Necessary?

Answer to an age old question about washing and soaking rice before cooking.

How to Remove Garlic Smell from Hands

A quick tip on how to remove the garlic smell on your hands after chopping it. Garlic has a very persistant odor that can be difficult to remove from hands.

Tips for Cooking with Nuts

Nuts are used in many Middle Eastern dishes. Learn tips on how to make the most out of nuts.

How to Tell if Your Cooking Oil is Hot Enough

Quick and easy tips to tell if your cooking oil is hot enough to cook with.