jackie arnett

About me
With my Mediterranean roots, I want to bring the authentic, healthy and delicious recipes of the Mediterranean in an easy to do fashion. Read more.
Benefits of the Cuisine
Much research and studies have been done on the benefits of the Mediterranean cuisine. Here is a leading and (short) study with Harvard University. Check it out!
Suggestions and Questions
If you have a suggestion for a recipe or any questions, we would be glad to hear it! Just write it in the box and hit submit :) Click here to Contact Me.


Register for Cooking Class
Learn to cook the simple, exotic and vibrant cuisine of the Middle East and Mediterranean in a hands on cooking class! Click here to Register!
Recent Blog Posts and Updates:
New Spring Dates for Cooking Classes! April 25th 6:30pm-9:30pm, City Cookhouse May 6th 12:00pm-3:00pm, City Cookhouse May 27th 6:30pm-9:30pm, City Cookhouse New Spring Cooking Recipes! 
Belle Mediterranean Products
Check out Jackie’s baklava and Mahmoul cookie line at Fairway supermarkets around the country.

Recently Added Recipes

  • SONY DSCPomegranate Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting
    Pomegranate brings out the fruity undertones in chocolate for a rich and flavorful cupcake. I really enjoy this cupcake because it is not about being utterly sweet like cupcakes can be, but incorporates a lovely fusion and rich flavor with both the pomegranate and chocolate combo. The rosewater buttercream frosting is an exotic touch to … Read more
  • toasted-bread-salad-fatloushToasted Bread Salad- Fattoush
    This salad is such a staple in some Mediterranean countries such as Lebanon and Syria. It really has simple ingredients and a simple recipe, but the dish comes out to be uniquely very tasty. I really do not know what it is- but the bread absorbs the olive oil and spices and yet still stays … Read more