Vicky and Ruth,
The Sisters Behind May I Have That Recipe
Our Multicultural Background
Close your eyes and picture a piece of Spain, a chunk of Lebanon, a splash of Israel, a sprinkle of Morocco, and a hint of America. Blend it all and voilà! What do you get? Identity crisis? Not quite... (ok, maybe a little bit). But mostly, you get us. Confused? Keep reading and you'll understand.
A Culinary Journey Through the Mediterranean
Born and raised in a multicultural Jewish-Lebanese-Spanish household our culinary journey began in Barcelona, Spain where we learned from our family the rich flavors of Lebanon, Turkey, Israel, Morocco, and Spain. From our mother's fragrant Lebanese dishes to our grandmother's secret Sephardic Turkish specialties, our Moroccan friend's fragrant recipes, our sister's vibrant Israeli creations, and our neighbor's authentic Spanish fare, each dish was a key that unlocked new exciting yumminess.
Our Expertise Since Our Blog's Creation in 2012
Fast forward to today, and we're still on that flavor journey, sharing our kitchen adventures on our blog "May I Have That Recipe," and our cookbook Tahini and Turmeric. We're all about authenticity and recipes with a twist. Adding to our recipes a sprinkling of sumac, a handful of za'atar there, a spoonful of fiery harissa, a perfected spice mix, lots of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a drizzling extra virgin olive oil like it's going out of style. Because let's face it, life's too short for bland food!
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Tahini & Tumeric Cookbook
With gorgeous full-color photos and many gluten-free recipes, we think our cookbook Tahini and Tumeric will become a favorite go-to cookbook in your kitchen.
Beyond the Mediterranean
Since moving to the United States over two decades ago we've been on an exploratory journey of flavors, that were unfamiliar to us. With the delicate balance of spices in Asian cuisine, the bold flavors of Latin American dishes, and the comforting classics of North American fare, our taste buds were taking a rollercoaster ride, around the world. But here's the thing about us: we just can't resist a culinary challenge. So, we played around in the kitchen and created recipes with a fusion of traditional ingredients and a creative spin on the classics.
What We Are About
We invite you to explore our recipes, make them, or change them making them your own. We can guarantee one thing: just like our friends, yours won't leave your kitchen without asking, "May I have that recipe?" And you know what? We say, yes, every single time because sharing food is how we make new friends. Enjoy!