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As the culinary director at Sahadi's, my job is to keep our menu fresh. Personally, I prefer ligh...

From Flavors of the Sun: Classic Fattoush
As soon as the sun comes out, fattoush starts flying out of the deli. It makes sense, as it's an ...

From Flavors of the Sun: Brooklyn Nachos
January means football season and the big lead up to Super Bowl LVI. Nachos always satisfies. If ...

From Flavors of the Sun: Sweet and Spicy Nut Brittle
One of the best parts of working in this business is that I always have top quality nuts availab...

From Flavors of the Sun: Moroccan Marinated Chicken Breasts
Grilling is one of my favorite ways to cook and I extend the grilling season for as long as I can...

From Flavors of the Sun: Mom’s Million-Dollar Salad
My mother is famous for this salad, which she makes year-round for parties. It is the centerpiece of our annual Memorial Day picnic -- perfect for long holiday weekends like Labor Day, too!

From Flavors of the Sun: Pistachio Cheesecake with Kataifi Crust
Traditional Brooklyn-style cheesecake is indulgent but so heavy and rich. Blending the cream cheese filling with labneh, a super-thick yogurt product, lightens the batter and gives it a nice tang without losing any of that creamy decadence. This recipe is in the Nutty chapter of Flavors of the Sun.

Sneak Peek Recipe from Flavors of the Sun
When I started this book project in 2017 I expected it to take a year. We're now in 2021 so you do the math. This book is truly a labor of love. From its inception to now, this magical collaboration has finally come to life for me. Growing up with all of these amazing ingredients at our store, I am thrilled to get the chance to share the many recipes and tips I have learned along the way.