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Meet me at Jim’s Maureen Abood
The Abood law firm on Allegan Street in downtown Lansing was situated directly behind one of the city’s favorite restaurants.… The post Meet me at Jim’s appeared first on Maureen Abood.
25 February 2026 at 16:21

Meet me at Jim’s

25 February 2026 at 16:21

The Abood law firm on Allegan Street in downtown Lansing was situated directly behind one of the city’s favorite restaurants.…

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Lemon Cake Maureen Abood
This bright, refreshing layered lemon cake recipe features fluffy lemon layers, creamy lemon curd, and tangy lemon cream cheese frosting! The post Lemon Cake appeared first on Maureen Abood.
18 March 2026 at 19:38

Lemon Cake

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By: Maureen Abood

18 March 2026 at 19:38

This bright, refreshing layered lemon cake recipe features fluffy lemon layers, creamy lemon curd, and tangy lemon cream cheese frosting!

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A slice of lemon cake with lemon curd on top and a whole cake in the background

Ingredients for lemon cake on a marble countertop

Lemon cake with curd on top and lemons in the background

Batter in two cake pans with an offset spatula on the side

Batter leveled out in two round cake pans

Two golden brown cakes in their round pans on a cooling rack with green hotpads

Lemon cream cheese buttercream frosting in a glass bowl

One layer of cake spread with buttercream with bowl of frosting and bowl of lemon curd on the side

One layer of cake spread with buttercream and a dollop of lemon curd with an offset spatula on top

Layer of cake with lemon frosting and lemon curd spread on top

Dollop of lemon curd on a white frosted cake

Lemon curd spread over the top of a white frosted layer cake

Lemon cake with lemon curd on top and a piped shell border

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Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting Maureen Abood
Skip store-bought options, and make this thick, creamy, bright lemon cream cheese frosting using four simple ingredients instead! The post Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting appeared first on Maureen Abood.
18 March 2026 at 19:30

Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

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By: Maureen Abood

18 March 2026 at 19:30

Skip store-bought options, and make this thick, creamy, bright lemon cream cheese frosting using four simple ingredients instead!

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Ingredients for lemon cream cheese frosting on a marble countertop

Lemons juiced and zested with zester and lemon juicer

Cream cheese and butter in a stand mixer

Smooth butter and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer

Confectioners' sugar and lemon zest in the bowl of a stand mixer with butter and cream cheese

Lemon cream cheese frosting in the bowl of the stand mixer

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Greek Orzo Pasta Salad Maureen Abood
This Greek orzo pasta salad recipe is made with tender orzo pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, chickpeas, salty… The post Greek Orzo Pasta Salad appeared first on Maureen Abood.
20 May 2026 at 13:06

Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

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By: Maureen Abood

20 May 2026 at 13:06

This Greek orzo pasta salad recipe is made with tender orzo pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, chickpeas, salty…

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Greek orzo pasta salad in a white bowl with dill on top

Ingredients for Greek orzo pasta salad on a marble countertop

Pasta salad in a glass bowl with feta on the side

Kalamata olives on a tan cutting board with knife on the side

A glass bowl filled with ingredients for pasta salad

Orzo pasta salad with Greek Salad Dressing on it

Orzo salad with veggies in a white spoon

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Sumac Onions Maureen Abood
Sumac onions are both salad and condiment! The quick mix of red onions and seasonings stands alone as a flavorful… The post Sumac Onions appeared first on Maureen Abood.
17 February 2026 at 20:00

Sumac Onions

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By: Maureen Abood

17 February 2026 at 20:00

Sumac onions are both salad and condiment! The quick mix of red onions and seasonings stands alone as a flavorful…

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Sumac onions in a white bowl with a mint sprig on the side

Ingredients for sumac onion salad on a marble countertop

Slices of red onion on a cutting board with a knife

Slices of red onion in a white bowl with sumac powder on top and olive oil, lemon, and mint in the background

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Tzatziki Sauce Maureen Abood
Learn how to make a Greek tzatziki sauce recipe with creamy yogurt, crisp cucumber, lemon, garlic, & herbs for a flavorful dip or spread! The post Tzatziki Sauce appeared first on Maureen Abood.
8 June 2026 at 18:48

Tzatziki Sauce

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By: Maureen Abood

8 June 2026 at 18:48

Learn how to make a Greek tzatziki sauce recipe with creamy yogurt, crisp cucumber, lemon, garlic, & herbs for a flavorful dip or spread!

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Tzatziki sauce in a glass dish with mint on the side

Ingredients for Greek tzatziki sauce on a marble countertop

A metal box grater with cucumbers on the side

Tzatziki sauce in a blue bowl with kebabs on the side

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Mediterranean Vegetarian Recipes Maureen Abood
Mediterranean Vegetarian Recipes are loaded with healthy flavor, nutrition, and variety. Make your meal plan with these essential vegetarian recipes… The post Mediterranean Vegetarian Recipes appeared first on Maureen Abood.
14 February 2026 at 18:15

Mediterranean Vegetarian Recipes

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By: Maureen Abood

14 February 2026 at 18:15

Mediterranean Vegetarian Recipes are loaded with healthy flavor, nutrition, and variety. Make your meal plan with these essential vegetarian recipes…

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Variety of grilled vegetables on a white platter

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Homemade Noodles Maureen Abood
Homemade noodles, or egg noodles, are a simple mix of egg, milk and flour with seasonings. This delicious old-fashioned staple… The post Homemade Noodles appeared first on Maureen Abood.
30 January 2026 at 15:39

Homemade Noodles

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By: Maureen Abood

30 January 2026 at 15:39

Homemade noodles, or egg noodles, are a simple mix of egg, milk and flour with seasonings. This delicious old-fashioned staple…

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Homemade noodles tossed in flour on a marble surface

Ingredients for egg noodles on a marble counter

Liquid ingredients in a glass bowl for egg pasta

A wooden spoonful of flour over a bowl of whisked eggs

a hand with a blue sleeve holding initially kneaded egg noodle dough

a ball of pasta dough on a marble counter

a ball of noodle dough with a glass bowl overturned over it

a wooden rolling pin pressed into a ball of dough

rolled dough close up with a wood rolling pin on top

noodles cut from a rolled dough with a wood rolling pin on the side

Lentil soup in a white pot with homemade noodles floating on top

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Greek Salad Dressing Maureen Abood
Skip store-bought options, and make this sweet, savory, tangy, homemade Greek salad dressing using simple ingredients in minutes instead! The post Greek Salad Dressing appeared first on Maureen Abood.
20 May 2026 at 12:46

Greek Salad Dressing

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By: Maureen Abood

20 May 2026 at 12:46

Skip store-bought options, and make this sweet, savory, tangy, homemade Greek salad dressing using simple ingredients in minutes instead!

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Ingredients for Greek Salad dressing on a marble countertop

Greek Salad dressing ingredients and whisk with glass bowl and jars

Greek salad dressing in a glass bowl with a small whisk in it

Jar containing Greek salad dressing with the lid off to the side

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Cheese Rolls (Rakakat) Maureen Abood
Cheese rolls (rakakat) are a Lebanese tradition of crispy rolls with a melty cheese filling. If you’ve ever craved a… The post Cheese Rolls (Rakakat) appeared first on Maureen Abood.
5 February 2026 at 22:14

Cheese Rolls (Rakakat)

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By: Maureen Abood

5 February 2026 at 22:14

Cheese rolls (rakakat) are a Lebanese tradition of crispy rolls with a melty cheese filling. If you’ve ever craved a…

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Golden cheese rolls on paper towel on a baking sheet

Ingredients for cheese rolls on a marble countertop

Chunks of white cheese in the bowl of a food processor

ground white cheese in the bowl of a food processor

Ground white cheese in a glass bowl with chopped mint on top and a spoon on the side

spring roll wrapper on the counter showing step one with cheese filling across the center

spring roll wrapper on the counter showing step two with left and right sides folded over cheese filling

spring roll wrapper on the counter showing step three with partial roll up with a small bowl of flour paste beside it

raw cheese rolls on a piece of paper towel on a baking sheet

Pull apart cheese roll with melted cheese

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How to Cook Filet Mignon Maureen Abood
How to cook filet mignon three ways at home: pan-seared and oven-finished (my favorite), baked, or on the grill. Just… The post How to Cook Filet Mignon appeared first on Maureen Abood.
11 February 2026 at 15:48

How to Cook Filet Mignon

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By: Maureen Abood

11 February 2026 at 15:48

How to cook filet mignon three ways at home: pan-seared and oven-finished (my favorite), baked, or on the grill. Just…

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Ingredients for filet mignon on a marble countertop

Seasoned filet mignon in a white dish with herbs on the side

Filet mignon searing in a black pan with bubbling butter

Garlic and herbs with melting butter in a black skillet

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Arabic Coffee Maureen Abood
Arabic coffee is smooth, bold, and beautifully aromatic. It’s part of a tradition of hospitality. Here’s how to make Arabic… The post Arabic Coffee appeared first on Maureen Abood.
21 February 2026 at 19:36