• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Amira's Pantry
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Meal-Plans
  • Shop
  • Subscribe!
menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Meal-Plans
  • Shop
  • Subscribe!
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Meal-Plans
  • Shop
  • Subscribe!
×
Home

Previous Posts!

An overhead image for a white bowl with eggplant meatballs.

Eggplant Meatballs

November 13, 2025 By Amira Leave a Comment

These meatballs are super easy and come out juicy and full of flavor. A lighter vegetarian option that is a guaranteed win at the dinner table, even with carnivores! Pro Tip For a restaurant-quality crisp, give it a quick 1–2 minute broil right before you take it out. How to Make Eggplant Balls Use fresh...

Read More

Fantasy fudge candy on white plates.

Fantasy Fudge Recipe with Jet Puffs

November 13, 2025 By Amira 1 Comment

The original Fantasy Fudge recipe, made with marshmallow creme, is a truly classic candy perfect for any holiday. Easy to whip up a batch (or two!), this creamy chocolate fudge will soon become your family's go to. There’s simply nothing like the taste of homemade chocolate fudge. This Fantasy Fudge is the definition of light,...

Read More

A spoon scooping some candied sweet potato out of a big skillet.

Candied Sweet Potatoes (Stove top)

November 12, 2025 By Amira Leave a Comment

These Stovetop Candied Sweet Potatoes are a classic side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holiday meals. The delicious sweet potatoes are cooked until tender in a buttery cinnamon sauce. You can't go wrong. And the best part? You can whip up this little piece of Southern tradition entirely on your stovetop. While everyone else...

Read More

Wooden spoon in a casserole of chicken spaghetti.

Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel

November 8, 2025 By Amira 6 Comments

Chicken spaghetti with Rotel has something for everyone to enjoy. Tender spaghetti in a creamy cheddar sauce with chunks of juicy chicken. A hearty dinner made with leftover chicken and the best part is all made in one pot. Next time, try this creamy pasta bake so delicious and so creamy. Save this recipe by...

Read More

A roasted spatchcock chicken in a sheet pas with lemon and potatoes.

Cajun Roasted Chicken

November 7, 2025 By Amira Leave a Comment

Say goodbye to boring, dry bone in chicken with this flavor packed, one sheet Cajun chicken. This spatchcock chicken turns out juicy, and boldly flavored in every bite. Pro Tip The touch of brown sugar helps the skin caramelize and adds a subtle depth of flavor. If you prefer a completely savory Cajun chicken, you...

Read More

An overhead image of a board with cheese and bread rolls.

Kaiser Rolls Recipe

November 6, 2025 By Amira 2 Comments

This Kaiser Rolls recipe is perfect for any occasion. These rolls are soft, and fluffy and have a slightly sweet flavor that pairs well with any meal. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just want to have some delicious bread on hand, these Kaiser Rolls will not disappoint. Save this recipe by clicking on...

Read More

Tahini cookie stack on parchment paper.

Tahini Cookies Recipe

November 6, 2025 By Amira 6 Comments

Irresistible tahini cookies bursting with flavor with aromatic, nutty browned butter. Add sesame seeds for an extra crunch layer or load it up with chocolate chips to satisfy the chocolate lovers in your home. One is never enough. Next time try these easy butter crunch cookies. Ditch your everyday chocolate chip cookies and make them...

Read More

A white plate with two biscuit pieces with sausage gravy on top.

Turkey Sausage Gravy

November 5, 2025 By Amira 1 Comment

Turkey Sausage Gravy is perfect for drizzling over warm biscuits, creating a hearty and nourishing breakfast that satisfies both taste and ease. The savory flavor of the sausage pairs perfectly with the creamy gravy, making it a classic and comforting dish for any occasion. The experts say that breakfast is the most important meal of...

Read More

A top view of a bowl with whipped sweet potatoes garnished aith butter and nuts.

Whipped Sweet Potato

November 3, 2025 By Amira Leave a Comment

​Have you ever tried a whipped sweet potato? It's a great combination of sweet flavor and light fluffy texture. Plus, they come together in a few simple steps so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your family.  If you're looking to break free from the regular mashed potatoes, this...

Read More

A spoon with some orange cranberry chicken out of a skillet.

Cranberry Orange Chicken

October 30, 2025 By Amira Leave a Comment

Cranberry Chicken is an easy one pan chicken with vibrant winter flavors. Tart cranberries, sweet maple, and aromatic rosemary create a rich sauce, making this dish perfect for any occasion, from a festive gathering to a simple weeknight dinner. Pro Tip This recipe works with chicken breast as well. Make sure to cut and pound...

Read More

Egyptian Black Eyed Peas

October 30, 2025 By Amira 13 Comments

A delicious black eyed peas recipe to celebrate in a Mediterranean style. Dried black eyed peas cooked in a fragrant tomato sauce. A hearty vegan meal with just a handful of ingredients. Check out this Instant pot tomato soup for a filling vegetarian dish. Meaty and soft black eyed peas, rustic yet so flavorful with...

Read More

A close up of Anise Biscotti on a plate.

Italian Anise Biscotti Recipe

October 29, 2025 By Amira 40 Comments

Biscotti with a cup of tea with milk, a stack of books, lots of pens and pencils and usually a faint classic or just piano music in the background coming from the radio. This was me studying for exams until midnight, then dragging myself to sleep for a few hours until the morning. Do you...

Read More

A bowl with Zhoug sauce and a spoon in it.

Zhoug (Spicy Sauce Recipe)

October 29, 2025 By Amira 8 Comments

Zhoug, or as we pronounce it in the Arab world, "Sahawiq", is a 3-minute, fresh, Middle Eastern, spicy herb sauce that is very popular in the Gulf region of the Middle East—usually served with mandi and grilled meat dishes. Zhoug (Zhug and also skhug) is a straightforward, economical sauce made initially with two stones to...

Read More

Air fryer stuffed chicken breas cut into pieces on a white plate with a fork, asparagus and tomato slice in the plate.

Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast

October 27, 2025 By Amira 5 Comments

Stuffed chicken breast is an easy dinner with big taste. Chicken breasts are stuffed with a combination of sautéed mushrooms, herbs and seasoning which produces an incredible flavor and the brining makes the chicken so juicy. Next time try these easy air fryer frozen chicken wings. This savory air fryer chicken is one of those...

Read More

Shortbread cookies on a red plate with the cookie sheet in the background.

Whipped Shortbread Cookies

October 27, 2025 By Amira 2 Comments

Melt in your mouth, airy and so buttery kind of cookies. They are so easy to make with just 5 ingredients. Get creative with the flavor and topping for a different cookie each time. The recipe is also incredibly versatile, allowing you to easily change the flavor or toppings to suit any season or occasion....

Read More

Two halves of a ball of pretzel stacked with the cheese oozing out of the top one.

Cheese Pretzel Bites

October 24, 2025 By Amira Leave a Comment

There’s something really comforting about warm, homemade cheese pretzel bites. They’ve got that soft, chewy inside, a golden crust on the outside, and just the right hit of salt. And when you bite in and get to that gooey melted cheese? They are downright delicious. They’re comforting and satisfying, but also a little fun to...

Read More

Cake Mix Snickerdoodle Cookies

October 21, 2025 By Amira Leave a Comment

Cake mix snickerdoodle cookies are an easy way to make classic snickerdoodles. An irresistible cinnamon cookie that is soft and chewy with the right amount of crunch from the cinnamon sugar coating. One bite of these snickerdoodle cookies and you will want to make them all the time and the best part... no one will...

Read More

A zoom in image on a pot with chicken tagine and apricots.

Chicken Tagine with Apricots

October 16, 2025 By Amira Leave a Comment

Chicken Tagine with Apricots is a cozy, flavor-packed Moroccan dish that’s full of warmth. It’s made with tender chicken simmered in a rich, savory-sweet sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and a hint of cinnamon. It's perfect to serve with fluffy couscous or a hunk of crusty bread to soak up all that delicious sauce. Pro...

Read More

Turkish simit placed on a concrete surface with a plate of white cheese on the back

Simit (Turkish sesame bagel)

October 15, 2025 By Amira 8 Comments

Simit is a popular Turkish street food similar to sesame bagels. Turkish simit are braided bagels dipped in diluted molasses syrup then coated in sesame seeds. Simit has a crunchy exterior and light, fluffy interior with a delightful nutty flavor. I've seen those mobile simit carts selling simit quite often in Turkey when we visited....

Read More

A plate of food, with Spanakopita and dip.

Spanakopita Recipe With Puff Pastry

October 13, 2025 By Amira 17 Comments

Spanakopita is a Greek spinach pie, a delicious holiday comfort food that is easy to make. It is one of my favorite Greek appetizer recipes. This spanakopita recipe is made even easier using buttery, flaky puff pastry. Spanakopita is traditionally made into a pie or triangles. Earthy spinach filling flavored with herbs and feta cheese...

Read More

View all recipes....

Primary Sidebar

Amira Photo

Hey Y'all, I'm Amira.
I’m overjoyed that you have stopped by!
I send warm greetings from sunny Colorado. This blog combines weeknight dinners for crazy busy days to desserts with the “wow” factor, and classic comforts from the Mediterranean.
More About Me…

Search for a recipe:

Reader Favorites

  • An overhead image for a white bowl with eggplant meatballs.
    Eggplant Meatballs
  • Fantasy fudge candy on white plates.
    Fantasy Fudge Recipe with Jet Puffs
  • A spoon scooping some candied sweet potato out of a big skillet.
    Candied Sweet Potatoes (Stove top)
  • Wooden spoon in a casserole of chicken spaghetti.
    Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel
  • A roasted spatchcock chicken in a sheet pas with lemon and potatoes.
    Cajun Roasted Chicken
  • An overhead image of a board with cheese and bread rolls.
    Kaiser Rolls Recipe

Footer

^ back to top

About

  • About Me
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Policy

Newsletter

  • Sign Up! for our latest recipes

Contact

  • Contact Us

Copyright © 2024 - Amira's Pantry

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.