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The Vibrant Apron, Moorpark, CA (2026)

10/13/2026

🍇 Homemade Grape Jam 🍇

You can’t pass the end of season grapes without making grape jam. They are super sweet and packed with flavor and so easy to make! With 3 ingredients no pectin no additives just a simple grape jam that you can enjoy during the cold months.
You can use any type of grapes, I used a mix of red and white ch*****ne grapes because they’re very similar to the Palestinian Baladi grapes. I hope you get to try and enjoy the recipe.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 kilo grapes
1 cup sugar
2 tbs fresh lemon juice

-wash the grapes with a mix of water, baking soda and vinegar to remove any dirt and pesticide. Remove the grapes from the stems.
-place the grapes in a large pot add the sugar and stir to coat the grapes. You can leave overnight to release the juices or cook right away.
-turn the heat on low and with a spatula or wooden spoon you need push the fruits from one side to the other so the sugar doesn’t burn and not to bruise the fruit until the grapes start releasing they’re juices.
-once the juices release you will cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until the grapes are soft and plump. Remove any white froth forming because this is what spoils the jam.
-once the juices has reduced to half add 2 tbs fresh lemon juice and cook for further 10 minutes. You can test the syrup in a dish it should be glossy and almost runny.
-immediately scoop the jam and sterilized jars while it’s hot, clean the rim, close tightly and turn upside down for an hour. This will help create a vacuum seal and burst any trapped bubbles.

10/09/2026

Spicy Honey Sriracha Fried Chicken

1 lb boneless chicken thighs (4pieces) or chicken tenders
Neutral oil for frying

Buttermilk Marinade:
1 1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tbs sriracha
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt

Honey Sriracha Glaze:
1/3 cup honey
2 tbs sriracha
1 tbs rice vinegar
1 tbs soy sauce
1 tsp chili pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder

Dry Batter:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
3 tbs buttermilk
1-2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp dried ghormeh sabzi or dill
Freshly cracked black pepper and salt to taste

-whisk the buttermilk marinade then add the chicken, cover and let marinate in the fridge for 2-3 hrs.
-make the sriracha glaze by heating all the ingredients in a pot until the butter is melted and bubbly, set aside.
-make the ranch dressing by whisking all the ingredients and keep in the fridge.
-prepare the dry batter by whisking all the ingredients.
-take the chicken out of the fridge 10 minutes before frying.
-I will be doing a double drench with the flour for a crispier chicken. I also recommend preparing all the chicken before frying this way you’re not overwhelmed.
-take one chicken piece out of the buttermilk marinade at a time and place in the dry flour batter covering completely then dip again in the buttermilk and then in the flour. It should have a shaggy look.
-heat the oil to 350F then lower to 325F as you start frying.
-fry the chicken thighs until golden. Set on a wire rack.
-warm the honey sriracha glaze and pour over the fried chicken top with chives and serve with the buttermilk ranch dressing.
-you can also make sandwiches.

10/07/2026

I created this Phyllo Cheese Bake years ago because I love family gatherings and I want something easy to assemble and bake especially when I have a lot of cooking going on in my kitchen. It had always been a crowd pleaser and everyone is always looking forward to having it. I hope you get to try and enjoy it.

Ingredients:

1 phyllo package (16 ounce)
340 g feta cheese
190 g white cheese (queso fresco)
340 g low moisture mozzarella
1 egg
Freshly cracked black pepper
A handful of parsley

To brush the phyllo:
1:2 ghee to vegetable oil
1 egg + 1 tbs vinegar (whisked)
Roasted and black sesame seeds

-preheat oven to 350 F.
-to a food processor add the 3 kinds of cheese and pulse until crumbly, add 1 egg, parsley and freshly cracked black pepper and process until you have almost a paste.
-melt the ghee with the vegetable oil ( I never measured because it hard to estimate how much your phyllo will need ) so I melt 1 part ghee to 2 part vegetable or neutral oil.
-open the pack of phyllo and always cover with a towel so it doesn’t dry out. Brush the baking sheet lightly with the ghee oil mixture, add 2 phyllo sheets at a time and repeat brushing with the (ghee oil) in between, assemble 10 phyllo sheets count at the base meaning 5 layers.
-spread the cheese evenly then continue with the rest of the phyllo finishing with (ghee oil)
-brush with the egg wash then cut to your preferred size, sprinkle with sesame seeds.
-bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
-let rest and enjoy.

10/04/2026

Fresh Fig Cake with vanilla cardamom syrup

Savoring the end of the season figs with this delicious cake. I hope you get yo try and enjoy it 🤎

Vanilla cardamom syrup:

50 g granulated sugar
50 g brown sugar
3 cardamom pods
Vanilla Bean or vanilla extract

For the cake:

180 g unsalted butter, room temperature
50 g granulated sugar
50 g brown sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla paste or extract
220 g Greek yogurt
Pinch of salt
240 g flour, sifted
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla cardamom syrup
Crushed toasted walnuts
8 large fresh figs, sliced

-preheat oven to 350F , butter and line an 8 inch springform pan.
-to make the syrup bring to a boil sugar, water, cardamom and vanilla been until dissolved then a couple more minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
-for the batter whip the butter with the sugar until smooth and creamy.
-add one egg at a time and beat until it disappears. It will curdled but don’t worry about it.
-add the vanilla, Greek yogurt and salt and beat until incorporated.
-add the flour and baking powder beat in on low until incorporated.
-fold in the cooled syrup, toasted walnuts and 4 sliced figs.
-transfer the batter to the baking baking pan top with extra figs and bake for 50-60 minutes. Check in the center with a tooth pick so it comes out dry.
-let cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to a dish. Serve with vanilla ice cream and vanilla cardamom syrup.

10/01/2026

Creamy broccoli carrot cheddar soup 🥦

Ingredients:
4 tbs unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
4 cups broccoli florets
1 large carrot, small julienned
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp paprika

Homemade croutons

-melt the butter add the onions and cook until tender, add the garlic, salt and black pepper and cook until fragrant about a minute.
-sprinkle the flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes to make sure it’s cooked. Slowly pour in the milk and whisk continuously then add the broth, bring to a simmer.
-add the carrots, broccoli florets and mustard, stir and cook on low until the broccoli is tender 15-20 minutes.
-gradually add the cheese in small amounts and stir after each addition so the cheese melts and the soup is creamy. Taste and adjust you seasoning, I felt the soup was missing something so I added paprika (optional)
-serve with homemade croutons. I made mine with olive oil, salt and Mexican oregano which added so much to the soup.

09/29/2026

Fluffy Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes 🍋🫐

Ingredients:
2 large eggs, separated
3/4 cup milk
1 cup whole milk ricotta
Zest from 1 lemon
Juice from 1 lemon (save 1 tsp)
2 tbs granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla paste
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp fine salt
Butter for cooking
1 pint blueberries

Cream topping:
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup whole milk ricotta
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbs powder sugar

-separate the yolks from the whites.
-to the yolks add 3/4 cup milk, juice from 1 lemon, zest from one lemon, 1 cup ricotta cheese, 2 tbs sugar, 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt. Whisk until there’s no lumps and set aside.
-using an electric hand mixer beat the whites until soft peaks form.
-fold the whites into the batter.
-melt 4 tbs butter in the microwave.
-using a non-stick pan or a griddle brush with melted butter add 1/3 cup pancakes batter, dot with blueberries wait until it sets and golden on the edges and flip.
-to make the ricotta cream topping beat the ingredients together.
-serve the pancakes with cream, lemon zest, extra blueberries and good maple syrup.

Note: if you notice your pancakes being runny and when flipping they’re runny add 1 tbs flour at a time.
You can freeze extra pancakes, just lay flat on a parchment paper and freeze, then place in a Ziploc bag with parchment paper in between each pancake you can enjoy it within a couple of months

09/26/2026

If you’re team egg salad then you’ve come to the right place. Let’s make egg salad bites, great for gathering and a delicious appetizer for your Sunday brunch

8 eggs hard boiled
1/2 cup + 1 tbs Mayonnaise
1 1/2 tsp yellow mustard
3-4 baby dill pickles, chopped fine
Chives
Fresh dill
Paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Slice bread cut into rounds
Tomato

*bring eggs to boil then turn off the heat and cover for 12 minutes
*separate the white from the yolk
*mash the yolk then add mayo, mustard, salt and pepper and mash together until smooth
*grate the white on a cheese grater, fold in the yolk with chives, pickles and dill
*fry the slice bread rounds until golden and drain on a paper towel
*top with a scoop of egg salad and garnish with tomato

09/25/2026

Fresh Grape Juice Muhalabieh 🍇🍇 مهلبية العنب

Celebrating the end of season with this delicious light creamy dessert. A pudding that’s made out of fresh simple ingredients that you have around your house using the end of season ch*****ne grapes that are naturally sweet. I used green grapes, you can also make it with red grapes which would give a beautiful hint of rosé color.

3 cups fresh grape juice
2 cups whole milk
5 tbs cornstarch
1/4 - 1/2 cup sugar
1 tbs unsalted butter

-wash the grapes with a solution of water, baking soda and grapes. I used ch*****ne grapes because they’re the sweetest and juiciest. You need about 1.5 kilo of grapes in which you will have extra juice to drink.
-pick the grapes off the stems then blend in a blender.
-strain using a nut bag to get rid of the pulp (you can find the nut bag in my Amazon storefront in bio)
-add 3 cups grape juice + 2 cups milk to a pot then add 5 tbs cornstarch. Whisk while it’s cold to dissolve the cornstarch.
-transfer the pot to the stove and cook on medium while whisking all the time (if you stop whisking it will curdle) once it’s gets warm add the sugar, the amount of sugar depends on how sweet are the grapes.
-continue whisking until bubbly and thickened.
-lower the heat to simmer add 1 tbs unsalted butter and whisk to combine.
-pour immediately in your serving dishes. Let come to room temperature before keeping in the fridge to cool.
-top with ground biscuits and desiccated coconut you can also use nuts if you like.

#مهلبية

09/24/2026

Fried okra if you’ve never tried you really need it’s absolutely delicious and couldn’t be easier to make. You just can’t stop eating it 😋

Ingredients:

400 g okra
1 cup flour
2 tbs cornstarch
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup carbonated water
1 egg
600 ml neutral oil for frying

-wash the okra and soak in water for 5-6 hours.
-dry the okra on a cloth then trim the okra from the top and bottom.
-dust the okra with a bit of cornstarch so the batter could stick.
-make the batter: whisk together the flour + cornstarch + salt and baking powder, add the carbonated water whisk well the add the egg and whisk. You should have a batter that’s a bit thinner than cake batter.
-heat the oil you test readiness with a bit of batter.
-dip the okra inside the batter so it’s coated, work in batches.
-fry on medium heat until golden.
-serve with garlic yogurt topped with Aleppo pepper.

09/23/2026

It is finally here 🚀🚀 today was the launch of the brand new coffee maker from Caraway
It’s sleek and beautiful with 4 colors to choose from! The interior is made all of stainless steel. No more plastic tubes and parts, this will be your most delicious brew yet 🤎☕️ and with Caraway you know exactly what your getting.
With the holiday season upon us this is going to be the perfect most wanted gift you ever gift anyone in your life or maybe your self.

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