Here are my top 8 healthy and tasty herbs to grow easily yourself at home to ensure quality, reduce food waste and save money in the process.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This mint yogurt sauce with garlic and lemon is a refreshing side or dip. It comes together in under 10 minutes and with 5 ingredients.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
A spin on the classic herb sauce, this mint chimichurri sauce (with pomegranate molasses) will elevate your grilled or slow-roasted meats.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Parsley is an important culinary herb used across the world. Learn about it's uses, vareities, how to grow and preserve it, and substitutions| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Fresh, refreshing and delicious, this authentic Lebanese Fattoush salad recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser with its tangy dressing.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This article covers how to dry herbs in 5 different ways for long-term storage. Dry your fresh garden herbs and use them all winter long.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Eat Seasonally. Garden to table recipes inspired by the seasons. Grow your own healthy food and transform it into delicious dishes.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
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Manakish (or Manakeesh) is a Levantine flatbread topped with a mixture of za’atar and good quality olive oil and then baked in the oven.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This delicious Asparagus Potato Salad with Peas and Fresh Herbs recipe is a springtime stunner and comes together in under 30 minutes.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This 20-minute Greek Butter Bean Salad has it all! Tangy feta, crunchy veggies, creamy butter beans in a lemon and olive oil vinaigrette.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This hearty and delicious Greek Chicken Salad includes roasted chicken, butter beans, fresh vegetables and feta cheese in a tangy dressing.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Bold and satisfying, this Bean Antipasto Salad has it all. It comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for lunch, as a side or meal prep.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Don’t let the name confuse you, Butter Focaccia is still focaccia made with a rough puff technique that yields a delicious & crispy flatbread.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Sometimes, all we need is a small batch cherry tomato feta focaccia. This recipe tastes like the viral "baked feta". It's creamy and delicious.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This Middle Eastern Style Chicken Broth recipe is incredibly easy to prepare and so much better than store-bought.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
My Greek Chicken Souvlaki Skewers are an easy and delicious dinner recipe, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Sides included!| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This Small Batch Focaccia Recipe (in a muffin tin) is based on my very popular overnight no-knead focaccia, made with just 5 base ingredients.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This French Onion Soup-inspired Caramelized onion and gruyere focaccia is an excellent appetizer or addition to a grazing board.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This one pan Greek lemon chicken and potatoes recipe is my go-to quick weeknight dinner fix! 15 minutes to prepare and another 45 to roast!| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Maroulosalata is a tangy and refreshing classic Greek lettuce salad. It is super easy to make and comes together in under 10 minutes!| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Who doesn't love hummus? It's so easy to make that you really don't have an excuse to keep buying that overly processed stuff from the store.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This Greek Spinach Pie (Spanakopita) is a feast for the senses with crispy layers of phyllo and a savory spinach and cheese center.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
So you want to grow tomatoes and you're not sure where to start, you've come to the right place! Growing, feeding, pest control, harvesting.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Muhammara is a classic Syrian red pepper and walnut dip that balances sweet, savory, salty & spicy flavors. Comes together in under 10 mins!| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This 3-ingredient Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe (Lacto-fermented cabbage) is a jumping-off point into the wonderful world of fermentation.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Fermented Celery is delicious, tangy and a great way to transform fresh celery into something much more flavorful.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This recipe for Fermented Beets is a great way to start your fermentation journey. All you need are 4 ingredients and time.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This no-knead overnight rosemary parmesan bread is comfort food to the max. It's the easiest way to make bread, good for absolute beginners.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Delicious, unctuous and smoky mutabal (Authentic Middle Eastern roasted eggplant dip) is a perfect appetizer for your next BBQ or picnic.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Savory authentic cheese fatayer (savory hand pies) are a Levantine staple and popular throughout the Middle East and beyond.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
A classic hummus base topped with caramelized eggplant, this eggplant hummus has great flavour without losing the traditional hummus taste.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This bread dipping oil with olives, za'atar & spices will change your appetizer game! It’s an quick, easy, adaptable and delicious recipe.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
A recipe for blistered (pan-fried) shishito peppers with an accompanying tahini lemon dipping sauce. This will be your go to shishito recipe!| Urban Farm and Kitchen
You don’t need a vertical spit to make homemade Lebanese chicken shawarma wraps and bowls. This recipe is straightforward and uses your oven.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Packed with spices and herbs, these grilled chicken kafta patties or kebabs are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Big, bold and delicious Mediterranean and Levantine Mains you can make for your family, as meal prep or for entertaining. Stews, pastas, bakes and braises.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Levantine cuisine refers to the culinary traditions of the Levant region, which encompasses countries such as Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This beef kofta recipe combines ground beef with aromatic Middle Eastern spices and herbs. Perfect for an easy lunch or weeknight dinner.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Arayes is a popular Middle Eastern dish of stuffed and grilled (or baked) pita bread filled with kafta (minced meat, herbs and spices).| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Rosemary is one of the world's most important herbs. This post covers different varieties, culinary uses, growing, preserving.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This beginner-level no knead whole wheat bread recipe is an excellent starting point for a beginner. It has a crusty exterior and tender crumb.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This beginner-level no knead white bread recipe is a great starting point for a beginner baker. It has a crusty exterior and tender crumb.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Fermented Tomatoes are delicious, tangy and a great way to use up and transform homegrown or farmer’s market cherry tomatoes in the summer months.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Book by Luay Ghafari of Urban Farm and Kitchen. Seed to Table: A Seasonal Guide to Organically Growing, Cooking, and Preserving Food at Home| Urban Farm and Kitchen
An easy to make and adaptable tomato tart recipe that uses 3 ingredients! Cherry tomatoes, cheese and puff pastry! Garnish it with basil!| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This post will cover everything you need to know about making no-knead focaccia (Recipe, flavor variations, tips, advice and how-to).| Urban Farm and Kitchen
When tomatoes are coming in hot and heavy from the garden and I can't keep up with eating them fresh, I turn them into roasted tomato sauce.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Fresh cherry tomatoes are roasted in the oven until they caramelize and turn jammy, creating a sauce bursting with flavor.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
An easy and rewarding recipe for No Knead Tomato Focaccia with herbs and cheese that is sure to please the pickiest of eaters.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
A simple and rewarding No-Knead Olive Za'atar Focaccia Bread recipe that comes together in very little time and with a few ingredients.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Easy Rustic Heirloom tomato galette recipe with herbed cream cheese and za'atar spice. Use up those gorgeous summer tomatoes.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Burrata bruschetta is a perfect appetizer for your summer garden party, picnic or weeknight meal. It comes together in under 15 minutes.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Basil might just be one of the world’s most popular herbs. This post covers different varieties, culinary uses, growing, storing, preserving.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Not another homemade marinara sauce recipe! But if you grow your own tomatoes like I do, this recipe is the only one you’ll need!| Urban Farm and Kitchen
An untraditional spin on pizza, this no knead focaccia pizza recipe uses my foolproof overnight focaccia base and my favorite pizza toppings.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
A spin on the classic, no-knead Jalapeno Cheddar Focaccia bread is delicious and adaptable. The base recipe needs just 5 ingredients!| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Cilantro or coriander is one of the world's most important herbs. This post covers different varieties, culinary uses, growing, preserving.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Tomatillo salsa verde with onions, spicy chilis and cilantro. Easy to prepare recipe. Enjoy it fresh with chips or tacos.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This grilled Peach and Tomatillo Salsa is fresh and flavorful, and the perfect way to enjoy peak summer produce.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This truly authentic red and green Levantine shatta recipe is my go-to when I have an abundance of peppers from the garden.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This small batch homemade fermented hot sauce recipe is a wonderful way to use fresh summer peppers from the garden or farmer’s market.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Peppers are a staple in many gardens and kitchens around the world. Here are my 33 absolute favorite varieties to grow in the home garden.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Once you learn how to make your own delicious and easy homemade fermented cucumbers, you’ll never buy store-bought pickles again!| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Pickled green tomatoes are a great way to use up those end of the season unripe tomatoes! Tangy, crunchy and delicious.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Pickled Cherry Tomatoes are a tangy, flavorful condiment that can be used in many ways. A great way to preserve leftover cherry tomatoes!| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Levantine pickled cauliflower is an easy entry to the world of pickling. This delicious recipe comes together with just a few ingredients.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Lebanese pickles (shawarma pickles or pink pickles) are a Middle Eastern staple that brings color and a sweet and sour touch to any dish.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Lacto-fermentation transforms and preserves gorgeous produce into sauces, condiments and sides that can be enjoyed for months.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Fermented jalapenos are a great and fun way to use and preserve that bountiful summer harvest or farmer’s market haul.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Homemade Giardiniera Pickles, or Italian Pickled vegetables, are a staple in my fridge and a great way to preserve the harvest or market haul!| Urban Farm and Kitchen
A simple beginner-level lacto fermented radish recipe that comes together easily with simple and fresh ingredients as well as time.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This Fermented Carrots recipe is excellent introduction to the world of fermentation. Fresh carrots, salt and a few spices is all you need!| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Escabeche (Spicy Mexican Pickled Vegetables) is a classic condiment served at most Mexican restaurants that can easily be made right at home.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This is the easiest recipe for refrigerator pickles you'll ever need. Prepared in less than 20 minutes. Homemade and delicious.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Meet Luay Ghafari from Urban Farm and Kitchen. Levantine, seasonal and garden to table recipes. Grow and cook healthy food.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Once you give this 10-minute quick pickled jalapenos recipe a try, I guarantee you won't go back to store-bought canned jalapenos ever again.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This No Knead Whole Wheat Focaccia Recipe is a spin on my standard recipe. It does take some time to prepare but will be worth the wait.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Summer isn’t complete without my Peach Caprese Salad. This recipe includes ripe peaches, fresh heirloom tomatoes, basil and mozzarella.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Summer tomato lovers, it’s time to make Marinated tomatoes! This recipe is versatile and delicious! And it comes together in under 15 minutes!| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This cherry tomato confit recipe is easy to prepare, rewarding and delicious. And best of all, it takes less than 10 minutes of active time!| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Summer tomatoes take center stage in this Greek-style Cheese and Tomato Pie. This recipe is adaptable, delicious, and a definite show-stopper!| Urban Farm and Kitchen
A summer staple, this fresh and easy cherry tomato salsa (Pica de Gallo) comes together with a few fresh ingredients in under 20 minutes.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This Pickled Sweet Peppers recipe is incredibly easy to make, very rewarding and delicious. Enjoy with pizza, hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This simple and straightforward Vietnamese Pickled Vegetables recipe is incredibly easy to prepare and comes together in under 30 minutes.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This salsa de aguacate recipe is not only incredibly easy to make it is delicious, versatile and adaptable to all tastes!| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Wondering what to serve with your grilled shish kabobs this summer? Here are 15 side dishes, sauces, salads and bases to consider.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Salsa Roja is a delicious, simple-to-make, and versatile Mexican table sauce for chilaquiles, enchiladas, and dipping with tortilla chips.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This Mexican salsa macha recipe is a delicious, spicy, and crispy condiment that can be spooned over fried eggs, tacos, and grilled meats.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This Pickled Banana Peppers recipe is an excellent starting point on your pickling journey. It’s easy, straightforward and foolproof!| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This classic recipe for Dilly Beans comes together in under 20 minutes. these briny, salty and tangy pickled beans are so addictive!| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This Mexican Pickled Onions recipe is unique, delicious and addictive. What makes it special (and Yucatan-style) is the citrus juice.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Here are my 11 Essential Pickle Recipes you can make all year round, but are truly best during the summer harvest season!| Urban Farm and Kitchen
A spin on the classic, this no knead Fig Onion Cheddar Focaccia recipe is delicious and adaptable. The base recipe needs just 5 ingredients!| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This fermented passion fruit habanero hot sauce is a wonderful spin on the traditional hot sauce. It is tangy and very spicy.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This fermented mango habanero hot sauce is a wonderful spin on the traditional hot sauce. It is sweet, very spicy and savory.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This fermented pineapple jalapeno hot sauce is a wonderful spin on the traditional hot sauce. It is sweet, spicy and savory.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Too many cherry tomatoes? Check out these recipes and presevration methods to help you savour the most out of your harvest.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
This post will give you all the basics, cover tools of the trade and start you off with a few straightforward fermentation recipes.| Urban Farm and Kitchen
Danmuji (Korean Pickled Radish) is a sweet, tangy, and colorful condiment that can be made at home in under 15 minutes.| Urban Farm and Kitchen