A delicious middle eastern salad that is a native to the Levant area. Simple chopped veggies dressed in a zesty garlicky vinaigrette and topped with crunchy pita pieces. Fattoush and tabouli are two of the most favorite salads in our home. Interesting fattoush recipe So what is fattoush?. It is an interesting colorful salad with bright lemony and fresh minty notes. You can use whatever ...
Crunchy, buttery shredded fillo layers enclosing a creamy soft milk pudding drizzled with fragrant syrup and adorned with crushed pistachios for a classy look. Knafeh is a Middle Eastern desert, a classic that is as old as time. This is a classic recipe for knafeh, if you would like a more contemporary one, check out these delicious knafeh parfaits. Knafeh with cream Knafeh is a ...
A good for you twist to the traditional moussaka recipe. Less calories and much less carbs, which makes it the perfect candidate for your rotation. Easy and requires no special cooking skills, 30 minutes and dinner is ready. Middle Eastern Moussaka Egyptian Mousakaa primarily consists of layers of deep-fried eggplant rings with flavored minced meat. Many people like adding fried ...
Basbousa, an Egyptian semolina cake with yogurt is one of the best Egyptian desserts that comes out fairly quick. One bowl, mix and dump kind of recipe, yet is hard to make perfect. Today I am sharing the BEST basbousa recipe that everyone was raving about. Authentic Egyptian basbousa recipe that is soft and stays soft. A delicious coconut, yogurt and semolina/farina cake that gets ...
Simple three ingredients date shake, naturally sweetened, creamy and rich. A much healthier form of date shake than the one you usually get. A super easy recipe, that can be enjoyed in the afternoon or as a treat after dinner. Date shake also shows up a lot on our table during the holy month of Ramadan. Date shake is the best kid-friendly power boosting drink. Date ...
Arabic bread with cheese and za'atar is a great Middle Eastern way to greet your guests, for breakfast, lunch or snack. Manakeesh is considered the cousin of Sfiha as they both share the same base with different delicious topping. Za'atar Manakeesh You've probably tried manakeesh with za'atar before in a Lebanese restaurant. Manakeesh is the Arabic flat bread topped with a mixture of ...
Hawawshi is basically crispy pita bread stuffed with kofta like mixture. It is a super easy dinner idea that is also perfect for parties and game night. Hawawshi vs Arayes Arayes means brides. This recipe is known by the name Arayes in the levant area but it is also knows as Hawawshi in Egypt. This sort of Arayes is called in Egypt "the cheater Hawawshi" recipe. In the original ...
Taboon bread is a very famous Palestinian bread that is known as the Musakhan bread as well. One that is east to make and very close to my heart. It is actually the closest flat bread to the traditional Egyptian aish baladi. Taboon I just wish I have a real Taboon oven, imagine cooking in an underground oven made of mud, clay, straw and smooth stones and pebbles. I bet the food and ...
Garbanzo bean hummus, one of the epic Middle Eastern recipes. Homemade hummus recipe from scratch always tastes better, you'll never go back to the store bought tubs.Tahini is a must in this recipe but we will explore other variations as well, here is how to make your own tahini paste. Hummus salad Yes, in the Middle East we call this salad and not dip " salatet hummus" this is the ...
Palestinian chicken Musakhan is one of the traditional and rich recipes that speaks volumes of this generous cuisine. Roast chicken with sumac served over a bed of musakhan bread with caramelized onions and roasted almonds. A drool worthy dinner. This recipe originally published April 2014. Updated for some housekeeping things on March 2020. No change to the recipe! Palestinian ...
Awarded the best brunch food on earth, a classic dish from the Mediterranean that you'll make over and over again. Shakshouka is an unforgettable dish with undeniable flavor and superb texture.A great thing about shakshuka is that you can make it your own adding whatever vegetables that you like to the sauce. Check out this shakshuka version here with potato. Shakshouka I've grown up ...
When was the last time you've had a fun baking project? Homemade Lahmacun (lahmajoun) meat pie or sfiha is a pizza like recipe topped with an amazing ground beef mixture. This is recipe from a Palestinian friend of mine who makes the best sfiha in her entire family. I used to make sfiha in a much simpler way when I do not have time. But this one was a really fun way to spend time with my ...
Do you like your guacamole chunky or smooth? Have you ever tried homemade guacamole? It is healthy, fresh and above all adapted to your liking and it is also easier thank you think.Enjoy guacamole as a bread spread or with Kofta, Kebabs, grilled chicken. Who said guacamole can only be enjoyed with Mexican dishes?! This recipe originally published March 2018. Updated for some housekeeping ...
Get a big pot of rice ready because your dinner will be on the table in less than 30 minutes. Herb loaded and healthy baked salmon is what you need to impress your guests or for a quick simple weeknight dinner.This is one of the best ways to cook salmon with tips and tricks, temperature and time needed for a flaky delicious flesh. Herb Baked Salmon Have you ever been intimidated by ...
Kibbeh are addictive nuggets with an out of this world taste and texture. Crispy shell outside with a succulent meaty filling inside. Literally a meat bonanza that everyone loves.Kibbeh recipe is an outstanding use of meat as it is simply stuffing meat with another meat. The bulgur is what makes this dish stands out from the ordinary kofta. Traditionally, its presence on the table meant only ...
Have you ever tried to make turkey meatloaf only to end up with a dry one? Check out this recipe and you'll never look back, you'll never believe the secret ingredient you can add to make a flavorful, moist turkey meatloaf. My kids enjoy ground meat, any sort of ground meat. This Kofta recipe is one of their favorite. If you are into meatloaves here is a beef meatloaf recipe that they ...
Beef Empanadas are perfect for your parties or dinner table. These little meat pockets appeal to all ages with their juicy filling and flaky crust. Make your own crust or if you are in a hurry like me, use ready-made pie crust which makes these Empanadas a super easy one. Feel free to use puff pastry or to fill them with chicken, cheese, or rice and beans for a vegetarian version. This ...
Beef liver is a budget friendly and nutrient packed kind of protein. Liver when cooked right is surprisingly tender and incredibly juicy. No more shoe leather and curly beef liver, and with all these buttery caramelized onions this recipe is sure to please. My father in law seriously enjoyed this recipe as it was not chewy and easy for him to eat. He said " the texture and flavor of this ...
Chicken breast recipes can be dry and boring but not with this one. Roasted artichokes in a lemony sauce combined with spinach for a hearty, healthy and luscious chicken breasts every time. One skillet lemon artichoke chicken dinner, ready in less than 30 minutes. Add some spinach and tomato for more colors and nutrients, serve with rice and you've got a drool worthy dinner. This recipe ...
Lebanese lentil soup also named "Shorbet al hamed", is a brown lentil soup with bright lemony notes. Perfect for an easy meatless night and for lunches all week long. Lentil Soup Lentils are a very famous ingredient in the Mediterranean recipes. They are cheap, easy to cook and filling. Aside from the typical Mediterranean red lentil soup that I have done ages ago, this Lebanese ...
