Recipes & Stories
Always in our Kitchen

Food that
feeds the soul

Seasonal recipes, family traditions, and the stories behind every dish โ€” cooking from the heart since 2015.

Sarina Samad
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This Season

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Flavor of Month ยท Mains
Slow-Roasted Lamb with Pomegranate & Herbs
2h 30mServes 6
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Salads
Heirloom Tomato & Sumac Fattoush
20mServes 4
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Desserts
Rose & Pistachio Basbousa
45mServes 12
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Mains
Spiced Eggplant Tagine
1h 10mServes 4
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Soups
Lentil & Cumin Soup
35mServes 6
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โ€œFood is memory made edible.โ€

The Story

Cooking with
intention

My kitchen is where culture meets curiosity. I draw on Middle Eastern heritage, seasonal markets, and the belief that every meal deserves to be made with care โ€” whether it's a weeknight dinner or a celebration feast.

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From the Journal

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Writings

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May 2, 2025
Reflections
On Cooking for People You Love
There's a kind of language spoken through food that no words can quite capture โ€” a warmth that arrives before the first bite.
April 18, 2025
Market Notes
What I Found at the Spring Market
Ramps, radishes, the first strawberries. Spring arrives with permission to cook lightly and let ingredients speak.
April 5, 2025
Heritage
My Grandmother's Spice Cabinet
She never measured anything. Every pinch carried a lifetime of knowing โ€” that's the real recipe, passed hand to hand.