Sticky with a hint of sweetness on the outside, tender and luscious inside. These baked BBq drumsticks if full of bbq flavor right out of your oven. A super easy bbq chicken recipe for your weeknight dinners. No grill is required, just season, bake and brush this is all you need to do. Let me show you how to make bbq chicken drumsticks with step by step guide and a video. This recipe ...
Fuss free rice with vermicelli also known as Lebanese rice, Arabic rice, or Middle Eastern rice. Simple and easy, no rinsing, no soaking, so no more waiting for the 20 minutes soaking time. A classic staple in the Middle East that goes very well with any stew especially with bamya (okra stew). Lebanese rice or in Arabic "ruz bil shareeyah", is rice pilaf made with vermicelli pasta. This ...
Revani cake is a classic delightful semolina cake found in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern region. Revani / Ravani and sometimes called Rawani is a delightful cake soaked in light simple syrup which can be infused however you want. Although Revani is a semolina cake it is not to be confused with basbousa. Revani has eggs and flour and those two do not exist in classic basbousa recipe. ...
Inspired by the most famous kebab shops in the Middle East, here is a recipe for a delicious melt in your mouth grilled lamb chops. Put your dips on the table and get ready to feast. Juicy grilled lamb ribs with citrusy, herby flavors, and a hint of sweetness. Marinate overnight if you have time, to really intensify the flavors. Otherwise, a couple of hours will do. Serve them with hummus, ...
Nutty, chewy, and puffy whole wheat pita bread right out of your oven. Fresh, hot, and steamy, unlike the ones you get from the stores. Nothing is like freshly baked pita bread, if you have lived in the middle east, you know what I am talking about. I've shown you before how to successfully make pita bread, this time we are going to take it to the next level. Making pita bread with whole ...
One of our favorite Egyptian food recipes in this Egyptian fattah. Spiced boiled lamb/beef served over a bed of rice and toasted pita bread then served with garlicky warm tomato sauce. A feast in your mouth. This is a traditional Egyptian food to celebrate any occasion, especially in Eidul Adha when lamb recipes are in full swing like these lamb chops. Fattah is also served at weddings, ...
A rich and chewy skillet flatbread deeply flavored with olive oil. This is the kid of flatbread you want around your breakfast table or maybe to scoop up some sauce in this beef stew. Flatbread is a staple in the Middle East, pita, Taboon and unleavened are all common variations. This time I am going to show you a richer flatbread recipe that you'll end up eating by itself. Skillet ...
Grilled chicken tenders are the best for your busy weeknights. Simply marinate and grill or bake in your oven. Tender and juicy each time. These chicken tenders can be made and ready in 30 minutes or marinate and keep in your fridge for up to 5 days. Perfect for meal prep or when you don't feel like cooking. I've been making these tenders bi-weekly and made them several times on our ...
Stuffed artichokes casserole is one of the most common artichoke recipes in the middle east. Artichoke bottoms stuffed with a flavorful ground beef mixture and cooked in tomato sauce. This casserole has many versions throughout the region. I've included zucchini in the casserole to make it appeal more to my kids. It is common to core and stuff potatoes as well. What you'll ...
A fantastic dough recipe for almost any baking project you have. Great for pizza, sfiha, manakeesh, fatayer, stuffed pockets. or bread rolls, the possibilities are endless. This is my go-to dough recipe especially when I am tight on time. Quick pizza dough This dough recipe is known as the 10 minutes dough or " عجينة العشر دقائق ". This is because you leave it to rise for only 10 ...
Harch or Harsha is a Moroccan semolina bread close to the English muffins yet very different in taste and much more thinner. The texture is more like the cornbread. Harcha is enjoyed in breakfast or with the afternoon tea, can be filled with cheese, butter and honey spread, chocolate, jam, and much more. Harcha bread Harcha basically means rough, and this is due to the face that this ...
Bastirma is a very famous, very expensive cured dried meat in Egypt. It is also very well known in the Middle East and in the Mediterranean region as well. I recently knew that it is also known in Armenia, Russia, and Turkey. It is very flavorful and spicy. It is very common in Egypt to eat it fried with eggs or just as is ... soooo delicious. Basturma Some say it originated from ...
This is one of the easiest most festive chicken dishes in the Middle Eastern banquets. It sure adds a smile on everyone's face, especially little ones. It has a special charm with these bamboo skewers, that really makes everyone want to have some. Shish Tawook and grilled chicken tenders are two of the most favorable chicken recipes in my home. They show up bi-weekly if not even ...
Easy baked sea bass recipe for when you want a quick and simple weeknight dinner. Mix everything in a bowl, spread over your fish and stick into the oven, you don't even need to watch over it. Meaty sea bass covered in a flavorful Mediterranean mix and baked in a tin foil. If you are looking to add more fish to your diet this is a great recipe to add to your repertoire. Baked sea ...
A very simple recipe for white bean salad that goes pretty much with any dinner you have. Leftovers are great for meatless lunch the next day. You can never go wrong here, this recipe is very forgiving and adaptive to your liking. Make it for up to 24 hours in advance, or make it just before you dinner time. A great way to use up all the fresh herbs in your fridge. What goes into the ...
Maamoul cookies are known as the Arabic cookies with dates. Ma'amoul is very famous in the Middle East during religious holidays for both Muslims and Christians. Along with other middle eastern cookies like Kahk, these cookies are made in huge quantities during festive days to celebrate and share with neighbors and guests. Mamoul cookie can be made with semolina, farina, plain flour or a ...
Irresistible tahini cookies bursting with flavor with aromatic, nutty browned butter. Add sesame seeds for an extra crunch layer or load it up with chocolate chips to satisfy the chocolate lovers in your home. One is never enough. Ditch your everyday chocolate chip cookies and make them with tahini. What sets these apart though, is that we are going the extra mile and brown the butter for ...
Fatayer are middle eastern little pockets filled with all sorts of fillings. Savory fillings like spinach, meat or cheese are the most popular. Fatayer are usually have triangular or boat-like shape. Very tasty filled with almost anything you want, but this feta, and mint combination makes the Fatayer irresistible. How to make fatayer dough? Fatayer dough is so easy to make, it ...
Harira is a traditional Moroccan soup that is a meal by itself. Chickpeas, lentils and lamb are cooked in a fragrant tomato sauce loaded with herbs. Thick, zesty and so filling. Harira is enjoyed year-round but it is mostly famous during Ramadan. My friend told me that she does not consider her iftar table complete without harira. It can be made with lamb, beef, or chicken but not fish. Skip ...
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 ...
