Everyone's Ramadan favorite sweet fritters, one round ball that is, usually, dunked in simple syrup. Crunchy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside. A wildly popular golden nuggets street dessert. I've had another popular recipe for the lokaymat before, check it out here. If you've been following me on Instagram, then you've probably noticed me experimenting with this recipe ...
This Middle eastern chicken kabobs are yogurt marinated chicken kebabs, tender and so tasty. These chicken skewers are so popular in the Middle East. If you are more into skewers like us, check our latest ground chicken kabobs. This is an easy yogurt marinated chicken kebabs recipe that results in a fabulous tender and spicy chicken. The marinade of this chicken was inspired by my recipe ...
Fireworks Pudding Cookies are one of the easiest patriotic desserts to make. Perfectly soft and chewy on the inside, with crisp edges on the outside.Quick and easy recipe, perfect for last minute party dessert. Try this red white and blue ice cream knafeh for a stylish celebration. Ooh that red white and blue cookie is terrific and dangerously easy to make.These are not too sweet, ...
Garbanzo bean hummus, one of the epic Middle Eastern recipes. Homemade hummus recipe from scratch, 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 dip recipe is one of the well known Middle Eastern dips across the US if not the whole world. I was seriously shocked ...
Cookie dough truffles are chocolate ball cookies with chocolate inside and out. These little cookie dough truffles are spectacular!. Wonderful to snack on or to give as gifts. Egg-less, safe to eat recipe using chocolate chip cookie dough. While we are at it, try these chocolate covered luscious coconut macaroons. Chocolate chip cookie dough truffles are one of my favorite ...
Chicken kofta are ground chicken kabobs. Flavor-packed ground chicken patties that is very popular in the Middle East and North Africa. Ground chicken can be subbed in for ground turkey, delicious both ways. Looking for new ideas with mince? try this juicy beef kofta. Middle eastern chicken kabob recipe with how to make ground chicken from scratch. I've made an older version of Chicken ...
Mini raspberry cheesecake are the perfect size dessert for parties or for those days when you crave something sweet. Eat them plain or drizzled with this amazing homemade raspberry glaze. Check out this festive foolproof cranberry orange cheesecake here. These raspberry cheesecake bites were a hit in our home we could eat them everyday for desserts and the fact that they are small bites ...
Koshary, koshari or kushari is one of the traditional Egyptian food. This dish is considered the national dish of Egypt and a very popular street food. Egyptian koshari recipe is one of the easy Egyptian recipes. Here for more of Egypt famous food. Egyptian cuisine has a lot of flavorful recipes that evolved as a way to use leftovers. This hearty dish features rice, pasta, lentils... and ...
No bake chocolate cake is a biscuit cake recipe, incredibly delicious and so easy to make! This is how to make a simple cake without oven in under 20 minutes of active time.. If you are into no-bake recipes, check out this delicious Oreo fruit dessert. There's always room for chocolate. A chocolate fridge cake recipe that will rock your taste buds. Grace your palate with a little recipe ...
Baked Beef Empanadas, semi-homemade with a juicy filling. Comes together in no time and the first to go in any party. This is how to make empanada filling with a Middle Eastern touch. Ground beef empanadas or fatayer, are flaky and crusty turnovers with juicy flavorful ground beef filling. That will sure please everyone around your table. Perfect as an appetizer/ lunch or mid-day snack. ...
Strawberry rhubarb crumble bars recipe is a mouthwatering dessert recipe to celebrate Spring. A fully loaded strawberry rhubarb dessert with a crispy oatmeal crust. Rhubarb is not that famous in the Middle East, actually I've never seen it before. Since I've made this delicious rhubarb scones, I was hooked. I liked it so much and it is going to appear in this space of the internet so ...
Cloud bread is a low carb bread recipe, very light and fluffy. This bread alternative works perfectly in any situation and with little imagination ,you can go wild with it. Cloud bread recipe variations are almost endless. Think spices, cheese and even sweeteners. You can pretty much put whatever toppings on it I've used larger forms for my burgers and stuffed them with turkey and cheese ...
Baba cake is a super spongy cake soaked in syrup, filled with whipped cream and topped with fresh/dried fruits. A french decadent fruity dessert that is very sinful. The classic French Rum Baba (Baba au Rhum) is saturated with hard liquor syrup, usually rum, and filled with whipped cream or pastry cream. This is a no alcohol baba recipe with whipped cream everywhere, exactly as it is served ...
Taco tater tot casserole is an extremely delightful dish, that bursts with flavors, textures and above all easy to make. A formula that is a winner in my kitchen. Ground beef tater tot casserole recipe that is a beautiful and practical recipe for those crazy busy weeknights. Flavored ground meat with cheese, beans and green chiles simmered in enchilada sauce and covered with crispy ...
These rhubarb scones are bakery style, easy to make, buttery and perfect for any time of the day. This is an easy, foolproof and pretty rhubarb loaded scones recipe. The only thing I find difficult for this recipe is waiting patiently while chilling it. I've had bad luck before with scones, that was probably 9 years ago. I've made my first ever pumpkin scones and my husband looked at me ...
Easy baked ziti with ground beef is a comfort food that you'll go back for again and again. This gorgeous, luscious pasta dish will knock your socks off! I could eat it everyday for the rest of my life. This is a recipe for baked ziti without ricotta cheese. My kids do not like ricotta in fact they've used to hate any kind of cheese on pasta but now they have changed a lot, since I made this ...
Pomegranate dessert, rich and creamy yet tart and sweet. No bake pomegranate dessert cups that are perfectly sweetened and perfectly portioned. Crunchy pomegranate seeds covered with a a sweet layer of strawberry jello with a rich layer of mildly sweet vanilla pudding underneath. This dessert looks very festive indeed and perfect for parties and gatherings, the use of pomegranate seeds ...
Quick and easy beef stroganoff is the perfect weeknight meal. Tender steak in a creamy luscious mushroom gravy served with egg noodles. A homemade classic beef stroganoff recipe that will show up often on your dinner table. This beef stroganoff with steak shows up often in my menu, it is the best. Creamy, easy to prepare and kid friendly with a homemade mushroom gravy done from scratch. A ...
An amazing sort of bread rolls, very easy to make and even easier to eat. This is how to make yorkshire pudding with a non traditional yorkshire pudding filling. Puffy, airy, hollow and a pleasure to have on your table. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I intended to serve those for breakfast but kids came home from school, saw them and guess what gobbled them in less than 15 ...
Not too sweet, fluffy, delicious and melts in your mouth marshmallow fluff buttercream frosting. Marshmallow buttercream is something that I did not know it exists. A couple of months ago, I was in a birthday party and they had this super delicious cake. I, then discovered that this cake is covered in a marshmallow buttercream. It was so good that I kept searching for a recipe and ...
Strawberry pretzel salad is a jello pretzel cream cheese dessert topped with strawberries. The perfect sweet and salty dessert. Strawberry jello cream cheese pretzel dessert, how food does that sound? It is as if adding the crunch and salty factor to the tastes in my recent Jello cream cheese gelatin bundt. A salad named dessert, that is not actually a salad!!!. A no bake dessert, ...
A classic Japanese fried noodles with a sauce that everybody will fall for. This is an easy vegetarian Yakisoba recipe. I love Asian food, drama, languages and I love Yakisoba . I've always wondered how to make Yakisoba? But actually never dared to make it as I did not want to mess with its authenticity up. I've never had Japanese street Yakisoba before. I've seen it in drama only and ...
Crunchy, nutty and mildly sweet, these Moroccan pastry went to my husband's work and everybody gave it a thumbs up... about 20 thumbs up, that's a lot of thumbs my friends ^o^. My kids, those little three brats, have declared war on me!!!. On our way home from a long day at school, they ask: what's for dinner mom?, after answering their question, they seem ok with it. Fast forward 20 minutes ...
How do you make guacamole dip ? This is a tasty guacamole recipe that is adaptable to your liking. Rich, chunky with an amplified flavors. This simple guacamole recipe is one of my favorite takes on guacamole. It is fresh, tasty and full of wonderful flavors. Back in 2010, hubby came back from visiting a relative in California with an amazing grilled cheese sandwich recipe up in ...
This is a one-pot family meal spicy wild rice shrimp recipe.Rich, delicious and a perfect 30 minutes dinner for busy weeknights. Shrimps, are the most welcomed kind of protein in our home. My kids go crazy over shrimps. One of them can wake up in the morning and eat shrimps!!!. Seriously, this kids is obsessed with eating strange things in strange times of the day. But he likes to ...
Szechuan Sauce is a hot and spicy sauce used in Chinese cuisine and was briefly released by McDonals in 1998. How to Make Your Own McDonalds Szechuan Sauce? Easy, even easier than you think! So, first things first, what is Szechuan sauce? Szechuan, Szechwan or Sichuan is a province in southwest China. Their cuisine is best described as bold and spicy 🌶 due to their excessive and ...
A delicate moist and healthier carrot cake, you'll never miss the extra sugar, fat or the white flour!! A lighter version of the traditional carrot cake, perfect sweetness, perfect flavor with a little molasses flavor. The healthier aspect of this cake makes it a great recipe without the guilt of eating something so sugary or fatty! I was not raised to carrot cake and definitely ...
Homemade classic reuben sandwich is an absolute favorite sandwich. Hands down, this is the best was to use corned beef for sandwiches. Layers of melted Swiss cheese, flavored corned beef and salty tangy sauerkraut all sandwiched in between golden buttery Rey bread slices. How good does this sound? Honestly, I think hubby and I would be the happiest couple of all the happies out there if ...
Uniquely smoking aroma and a nutty, roasted taste,this is what you'll get with every spoon of this healthy freekeh soup. This post may contain affiliate link(s). For more, please check out privacy policy here. You promise yourself every January that this will be the year you'll get in shape, exercise and eat healthy. But by February jumping on a treadmill and making healthy dinners at home ...
Tender Corned Beef, flavorful and fork tender. Making corned beef brisket has never been easier with this slow cooker approach. Search no more…this is THE perfect recipe for this timeless St. Patrick classic. Hands down, this is the best way to make corned beef with minimal effort. Simply, let your crockpot do all the work for you. This is so easy, so tender and so flavorful. I've seen ...
Cheese Fatayer or cheese turnovers are Arabic cheese filled pastries, usually takes a boat-like shape. Very tasty filled with almost anything you want, but this feta, and mint combination makes the Fatayer irresistible. Fatayer are usually pockets like, finger food filled with many delicious fillings such as meat spinach or cheese filling. Fatayer are soft and fluffy, they are perfect as a ...
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone #CelebrateGoodness #GreatGrainsGreatYear #CollectiveBias Breakfast squares loaded with sweet and salty flavors plus a crunch factor. Sweet coconut, almonds, pretzels, whole grain flakes, oats and dates and honey and a whole lot of good things. This is the right start for any day, the start of ...
Soft,thick and chewy irresistible snickerdoodle cookies. Bursting with cinnamon flavor and very easy to make using only your FOOD PROCESSEOR!. I am obsessed these days , after making the peanut butter stuffed Biscoff cookies, by making cookies in the food processor. SO, I started experimenting with the , all family lovable, snickerdoodles. So, what's a snickerdoodle? According to me, ...
Mildly sweet, super textured and divine, this semolina cake is very delicious and the pistachios.. gives the semolina a new dimension. I love the color green, it gives me this optimistic feeling always, in our culture it is the color of growth and prosperity, so I would like for my valentine to be green not red this year 😍. When my little one came back from school and saw this ...
Made-from-scratch creamy, Cheesy Chicken Tetrazzini. One of the easy baked chicken pasta recipes that I've ever made. This is how to make chicken tetrazzini, very tasty, creamy and loaded with cheese. Chicken tetrazzini is a classic dish that is hearty, feeds a whole family and such a comfort food during the cold months. Chicken tetrazzini ingredients are usually chicken, pasta, creamy ...
Whether you are having a super bowl gathering, hosting for a small crowd or even invited to one yourself, you'll need to serve some of the best. If you’re looking for dips, wings, salads, sliders or desserts, I’ve got you covered. When it comes to entertaining, the following are some amazing recipes for an epic game day buffet. 1-Wings These crispy snacks seems to be a must in a super ...
A luscious cream cheese sweet gelatin layer hugged by a strawberry jello and topped with fruits. A delicious no bake easy dessert that has the wow factor you need. Jello strawberry cake or should I say jello strawberry bundt is a no bake cream cheese and strawberry mold that will get everyone excited. So light and refreshing. If you are looking for something to make that looks fancy and ...
Ladies and gentlemen, pasta lovers, may I present to you, the Egyptian version of baked pasta with bechamel. One of life's true pleasures, a comfort food that only pasta lovers will appreciate. Layers of pasta and - a little tangy - ground beef stacked together then topped with thick, brown and bubbly bechamel sauce that is not runny but not dry too ... what else can you look for?!!. ...
Authentic Egyptian basbousa recipe that is soft and stays soft. A delicious coconut, yogurt and semolina/farina cake that gets sprikled with nuts and drizzled with syrup to put the final seal of perfection. Basbousa is a term in the Middle east that refers to a very sweet semolina - sort of- cake. Verbally in Arabic we can call our loved ones "basbousa", I sometimes call my little kid " ...
Crispy oven wings, super tasty , smoky, healthy and sweet but not too sweet. Honey barbecue chicken wings is the super bowl wing recipes that you'll need. A real crowdpleaser, a perfect game day appetizer. You won't need a deep fryer to make them extra crispy. These are very good on their own or dipped in this sweet bbq sauce. Add some hot sauce to the mixture to spice them up a ...
Baba ghanoush/ ghanouj or even papa ganoush is a smoked eggplant dip that is insanely delicious. Like the Tahini sauce, Baba ghanoush is an authentic Middle Eastern dip, that almost everyone has his favorite version of. Here is a basic recipe for this amazing roasted eggplant spread. So let me show you how to make baba ghanouj. I grew up to a father who was crazy about eggplants, really, ...
One skillet lemon artichoke chicken dinner, ready in 30 minutes. Add some spinach and tomato for more colors and nutrients, serve with rice and you've got a drool worthy dinner. Hearty and nourishing, this is the kind of recipe that after you eat, you'll feel you did your body good. We are talking simple, bright, fancy, real food and beautiful chicken dinner out of nowhere. Recently ...
A delicious authentic Middle Eastern - Lebanese - salad, very easy and adaptive. An all time favorite along with tabbouleh. Absolutely outstanding with its salty, tangy and garlic-y dressing. Fattoush is known as a Lebanese salad that had spread all over the Middle East or dare I say it is one of the Levant greatest culinary inventions that had spread all over the world. It has a lemony, ...
Amazing and highly addicting homemade baklava granola chunks. As nutty and as sweet as the traditional baklava, these granola baklava bites are an easier way to get your baklava fix. Heavenly sweet and delicious packed with nuts and honey, this will rock your world, specially in the morning! Sweet and sticky little bites, make them chewy or crunchy, it is up to you.This baklava granola ...
Get your fast food fix at home with this stunning replica of the Big Mac. This got everything you need in a double decker sandwich even the sauce. Homemade big mac sauce will give any homemade burger a facelift. This sandwich made , as exactly as possible, to the Big Mac changed my kids' minds about homemade burgers. By the way, I am still looking for something for the pizza as well. My ...
Here She Be! The last week of 2017!! 'Scuse me! What did you just say? Yes, LAST WEEK of 2017. Somebody just casted a spell on this year and poof, it is gone already. You might be wondering now FAILED!?. Yes you've read it right F A I L E D recipes. While every food blogger is now showing you her/is mind bowing recipes of the year, I've decided to go against the flow, which is a thing I ...
Melt in your mouth, perfectly flavored and miraculously rich tiramisu cake with ladyfingers. This is a tiramisu recipe without alcohol and guess what? no raw egg involved! So what is tiramisu cake? In case you do not know, tiramisu is an Italian trifle that is creamy and ethereal. It is made by dipping Italian savoiardi cookies (Ladyfingers) in espresso and layering them with a magical, creamy ...
Albondigas Mexican soup is a meatball soup that in incredibly tasty, full of flavors and loaded with vegetables. This soup is a true winter comfort food, I got hooked with this one. It is made lighter with ground turkey but very hearty. Load it with vegetables of your choice or follow the combination that I've used. In Egypt, we are not used to meatball soups, in fact I've never had one ...
Easy baked garlic chicken is a quick easy chicken dinner for those busy nights. This is my go to chicken recipe. So easy to make and it always turns out perfect! I usually double the recipe and freeze. This recipe goes on my monthly menu plan at least twice, if not more. It is a healthy garlic chicken recipe than can be a carrier to even more flavors by adding different spices. I've made it ...
Cinnamon lovers rejoice!. This easy, moist cinnamon cake recipe from scratch is a foolproof by all means. I cannot even count how many times I've made this cake. This is one of the very first cakes, comes right after this amazingly moist marble cake, that I've learned to make. This is, hands down, a family favorite with its warm mesmerising smell that fills the air in your whole ...
Crispy cauliflower buffalo wings recipe, this is not a false statement. These buffalo style cauliflower bites are truly SERIOUSLY crispy. A healthier alternative to the traditional buffalo wings. I did not expect this recipe to be so addicting and did not expect it to be crunchy. This cauliflower wings recipe was inspired by my mama's recipe in making crunchy fried cauliflower. This ...
If you are wondering about things to do with spaghetti squash, you are in the right place. The delicious, sweet teriyaki sauce will make you fall in love with spaghetti squash. Turkey spaghetti squash with teriyaki sauce is a dish with a hint of sweetness that is perfect for a healthy dinner. This marriage between spaghetti squash and ground turkey makes a major weeknight meal win after a ...
Perfect dessert for your next party, a quick and easy fix for your baklava crave. Crunchy, buttery layers of phyllo dough stuffed with spiced nuts and drizzled with simple syrup. A fun party spin on a Mediterranean favorite recipe. I've made Baklava so many times in my life that I've lost count of. I've also made many baklava inspired recipes like the baked apples and ...
Chicken and mashed potatoes casserole, easy, delicious and filling. Creamy chicken with loads of flavors and topped with browned mashed potatoes. A great way to use leftover mashed potatoes. This recipe has my heart.. I love it .. love it.. why? It is creamy, it is garlic, it is mushrooms, it is buttery, it is chicken and it is mashed potatoes. This is creamy garlic mushroom ...
Peanut butter cookies without shortening and using only your food processor, how easy does that sound?. A dangerous biscoff based cookies with peanut butter oozing happily. Soft, chewy and exploding with peanut butter kind of cookies. Guys, these stayed soft longer than any other cookies I've ever made. A cookie that combines both the warmth and lightly spiced biscoff cookies along ...
December is almost here, it is that time of the year when homes here in the US are filled with delicious baking smells. Holidays are full of fun, family, and great food- and lots to do! It's essential to eat with joy and it's a blessing to bake for people who eat with joy. That's what holidays is all about. Here are some tips for the cookie baker in you, to make this holiday season less ...
Chocolate magic cake is a made with a very thin cake batter that will separate beautifully into three magical layer, you'll not believe your eyes. You will not imagine that this cake has only 6 Tablespoons of flour!! This is for when you just want to whip up something easy , set back and relax, watch the cake magic happen. A seriously addicting and magical chocolate cake that separates ...
Here's a cookie, not just any cookie, but a fast easy cookie . Easy to make and even easier to eat, very forgiving cookie recipe. A very easy cookie recipe, I seriously cannot stress that enough, that I dare to say these are an everyday cookie recipe. Get your cookie fix quickly and easily, even in the middle of the night, with this recipe. These are the type of cookies that have a life ...
Enjoy crunchy homemade Middle Eastern falafel. Crispy, flavorful and with a twist. Take falafel to the next level with this delicious stuffing. If you ask anyone in the whole world about the most famous Middle Eastern recipe, I guess everyone will say falafel. These vegetarian patties are very famous in the whole world, not only the Middle East . In Egypt, there is a falafel restaurant ...
Check out this take on the traditional pecan pie. Go crazy with the crust using phyllo sheets and learn how to make phyllo cups. I just have to warn you these are seriously highly addicting pecan pie baklava cups. Blame growing up in the phyllo belt that I am addicted to transforming almost every recipe to fit within phyllo. These pecan pie filling with no corn syrup, no eggs is a ...
Tender, fall apart chicken swimming in a poodle of tahini sauce. Creamy, delicious and so simple. A Middle Eastern chicken recipe for serious eaters. Do you think Tahini gets nervous around me? Since my tahini sauce recipe got many of you trying and liking it, I've got into a tahini obsession syndrome. From there, I haven’t stopped harassing it. It made the most amazing sauce for my grilled ...
Chocolate Bounty Cake, is a delicious coconut cake that you'll not want to miss. I've received a ton of positive feedback on this recipe so I am re-posting it today trying to encourage you all to try it. An absolute winner, trust me. The original post was published almost a year ago, but by digging deep in my folders, I have managed to put up a quick video for you to check. I hope you'll ...
An easy baked sweet potato casserole, that is just sweet enough to show as a side on your thanksgiving table. Up the sugars, and you'll have a great dessert. A sweet potato recipe with pecans that I am sure you'll fall for. Rich, creamy and buttery deep inside, while cinnamony and little sour-ish at the top, let's not forget the toasted pecans on top. If you are looking for a sweet potato ...
Bored of the good old pumpkin pie recipe? Why not try a spiced pumpkin phyllo Pie this year?! Creamy, silky pumpkin filling sandwiched between layers of buttery flaky phyllo and lightly drizzled with simple syrup. Pumpkin pie has never been my thing until this year. Playing with pumpkin puree, whether canned or fresh, has been a source of kitchen joy. I never stepped outside the traditional ...
3 ingredients date caramel sauce that is seriously addicting, tasty and so creamy. An easy caramel sauce without cream! It is not only the season of apples, pumpkins and spooky stuff. But also the season of caramel, I do not know why we even have a season for caramel?. Caramel sauce should be honored and celebrated year round. I demand that🙋. One of my kiddos just loooves sauces, ...
Go wild with this super grain! Chicken stuffed Freekeh, one of the middle eastern chicken dishes that is flavorful, unique, filling, nutty with great texture(s). This post may contain affiliate link(s). For more, please check out privacy policy here. First, here are some questions, you might have, before we dive in: What is Freekeh? Freekeh is a green durum wheat that has been roasted ...
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LatteMadeEasy #CollectiveBias Warm yourself up this time of the year with a cozy simple homemade Fall drink. Creamy, rich and sweetened just right for you. Pumpkin spiced caramel latte, is that kind of drinks that gives you a hug for those chillier mornings. Fall brings with it so many ...
Pumpkin cream cheese bundt cake with the best chocolate glaze for bundt cake you'll ever have. One of the best pumpkin dessert recipes that will actually seduce pumpkin haters. This is a moist, melt in your mouth kind of chocolate cake that has a real pumpkin cream cheese filling then top all that with finger licking chocolate glaze. I have a kid who does not only hate pumpkins, he ...
Who does not like single skillet meals?. Potato egg skillet is one of the one pot meal ideas that you are going to love. This is great for brunch, lunch or even dinner table. Step aside, breakfast, this recipe is not for you. Skip to recipe here. There are certain types of egg recipes that I will eat, and eat, and eat. This is a make-it-more-than-five-times kind of meal for me. ...
Super moist pumpkin cake the has BUTTER , real butter and the taste is oh so beyond this world.This is not just another pumpkin cake, it is so delicious, it is every butter fan dream. Gorgeous, soft, spiced and mildly sweet. When it comes to pumpkin desserts, I only know that one and only pumpkin bechamel that I've made twice on this blog. This Egyptian and probably Middle Eastern classic is ...
Tender, fluffy, milky and buttery dinner rolls from scratch. Fluffy yeast rolls, make it for your next brunch or may be in Thanksgiving and I guarantee you the best Thanksgiving rolls ever. These dinner rolls are simple to make with great results each time. My kids devoured those rolls with some whipped honey cinnamon butter. Great to accompany any meal or as a snack by themselves. ...
These pizza balls are crispy outside, pillowy inside, a very pizza appetizer bites. Fill them with your family favorite, think pepperoni, sausage, bacon and melted cheese. Great for an afterschool snack or an ultimate game day appetizer. Enjoy the goodness of homemade pizza bites. Super easy pizza bites, that freezes very well for a handy afterschool snack or an appetizer for your next ...
Basbousa cake, an Egyptian farina cake drizzled with simple syrup and traditionally served with a hot cup of black tea/coffee. Sweet, tender and delicious. No one can resist it. ِAn Eggless Basbousa cake made with Farina, some would call this Harissa other might call it Namoura but I call this Basbousa, a Syrup-Soaked Farina Cake. If you've been following for quite sometime, you know for ...
Cheesy Chicken Rice Bake, loaded with veggies, chicken and hot dogs. A family favorite, kids approved an all you can eat dinner in one pot. This casserole is very versatile and can be adapted to your family's liking. Load this casserole with the season's best produce, add wild rice, brown rice, use chicken, ground meat or make it meatless then top all that with cheese oh so delicious. I ...
Incredibly creamy rice pudding, very tender and rich. This is a very simple rice pudding recipe that is great for entertaining a large crowd. An absolutely delicious treat for my whole family, creamy rice pudding is always on top of my kids list when we visit Egypt. Creameries there are in every neighborhood but there is one specific creamery that makes the most delicious one of them and they ...
Crispy chicken strips, tender juicy and perfectly seasoned. A kids' all time favorite recipe. This amazingly tender and easy to put together crunchy chicken strips recipe is genius. If you are a long time reader, you may know of the oven baked crispy chicken tenders recipe that is living in my blog archive. It is by far, the most viewed chicken recipe in my blog, click here to check it out. ...
Treat yourself like royalty with these baked stuffed apples.This Middle Eastern classic flavored healthy baked apples combine the smooth taste of honey with walnut and of course, the pure joy of pistachio. You don't have to be a royalty to enjoy the luxury of Baklava Flavored apples; here is the recipe waiting for you. These easy baked baklava apples are the perfect combination of spices, ...
A decadent classic crepe, served with style. These crepes would make a wonderful holiday breakfast and you can top them with so many fun things. Are you a crepe fan? I sure hope so, because I’ve got an amazing version to share with you today. It is more of an idea than a recipe itself. Flour, milk, eggs, and vanilla. That’s this and this is that. Simple ingredients to come up with ...
Get ready for Labor Day weekend and say your goodbyes to summer with these delicious recipes from grilling, burgers to drinks to no bake desserts! Shish Kabob Oven BBQ chicken Chicken sausage Burgers Kofta Chicken kofta (meatballs) Fattoush White beans salad Tabbouleh Eggplant Fatteh (Fattet Makdous) Red, white and blue knafeh No bake mixed berry ...
Homemade pizza burgers are burgers sandwiched between two pizzas, how terrifying crazy idea does this sound?! Whether you are a pizza fan or a burger fan, you'll definitely find something to eat. Have you ever wondered what is it like to have burger and pizza in the same bite? Well, let me tell you it was totally NEW experience. Although this looks loaded with calories, but you can always ...
Get your shawarma fix with this festive looking delicious shawarma pie. Your eyes along with your tastebuds will definitely thank you for this. We love chicken shawarma around my home, it is always on my menu. But, we get bored, human nature. If you get bored from preparing it the traditional way, try this chicken shawarma recipe that will knock your socks off!! When I was in Egypt this ...
Finely ground beef with cream cheese added and packed with spices. A delicious unforgettable childhood memory. This is not a recipe for the American corned beef, this is a recipe for what we use to call in Egypt "Bolobeef", the name that came from the French word “bouilli” (boiled). Mom used to crumble canned corned beef with eggs or with diced potatoes and some onions. Unfortunately, in ...
I'm sure a lot of you are huge fans of making pastries and seeing it come to life into a deliciously baked product your family and friends will love! But while it may be fun and awesome to start baking, the problem is knowing how to do it well. That's why I make sure to always check up on the latest cooking tools and equipment while reading easy recipes Ican follow. Coming from a baking lover ...
A cold eggplant salad recipe with yogurt and tahini dressing, full of flavors and textures. Summer is just about to end :(, we'll soon say our goodbyes to the beautiful sunny skies and hot weather. But this is the beauty of life, if it was always summer we will all get bored in a couple of years :). Fall means school starting with all its fuss but this year it is different. We have a new ...
Forget about instant pistachio pudding mix, try this easy Homemade Pistachio Pudding recipe. Rich, creamy and the flavor is so fresh, you'll never look back. I am back, yaaaay. Don't get me wrong, I am not happy that I left my family and friends but I am happy that FINALLY I am really back. I've had a very bad - if not the worst at all- trip back to the states. You see, my misery started the ...
loaded baked potato and chicken casserole, delicious, cheesy and kid friendly dinner. T.H.E. B.E.S.T. You'll be the best, best mom, best wife, best cook, best friend, you'll be nothing but the best after making this delicious cheesy potato dish. Bubbly and golden brown on top, cheesy, potato-y and so tasty. Serve it with some green salad and that's it, sometimes the best in life is the ...
Roasted milk dessert that is very rich, smooth and just too tasty and too wonderful. This is a roasted milk dessert that is easy to make and very tasty. This recipe is the answer to your question: what does a person do with a packet of plain tea biscuit, especially when your spouse decides to buy a big one from Costco ಠ_ಠ? and if you have more, you can actually make this ...
Grilled chicken is one of the year round favorite in our home. This sumac marinated chicken recipe is one of my specialty :). All my family members love it and I came to realize that Cornish chicken is the best for this recipe. Kids and adults love these little chickens and it is more delicious than big ones. Try this recipe for your next grilling ...
Nutella breakfast smoothie is perfect for breakfast or for an after school snack. Sweet, chocolate-y filling and banana-less kind of smoothie. Everyone here is Egypt thinks that we do not have enough food in Colorado!!. When they see my boys, their first words are "OMG, don't you have enough food in the US or mom doesn't cook for you anymore?!!". Regarding that I am a food blogger this ...
Enjoy this homemade khameer, a delicious old-fashioned Emirati bread. Tender, rich rounded bread with golden top that you'll sure to enjoy. Emiratis enjoy this bread as it always brings back good old memories. I've seen many recipes online, many uses dates to sweeten the bread and others uses saffron or turmeric to add flavor and yellow color. I've asked an Emirati friend about this bread, ...
Have you ever wondered what to do with zucchini insides? you can make zucchini fritters, zucchini pancakes, zucchini muffins or how about this simple veggie side dish idea? Yes, I'm fully serious, a zucchini pulp dish. Textured and lemony vegan appetizer or side dish, this is what we call something from nothing kind of recipe. I like making mahshi and my new obsession making it with yogurt ...
Tender grilled chicken with colorful salad and tossed with creamy kiwi and tahini dressing. I haven't posted a salad recipe in what feels like ages ago. Grilled chicken salad has always been my favorite, especially the Southwest. I've got used to it and I needed a change, the change was in the dressing/marinade. One thing I love about this salad is the dressing that I kep licking while ...
Celebrate 4th of july in a unique way with this Middle eastern inspired ice cream cake. I love celebrating the 4th of july for so many reasons. Besides fireworks, parades, barbecue with friends and family and having fun all day long, it is a "no discrimination holiday", no matter your gender, age, race, religion, you are welcome to celebrate. It is a day to celebrate democracy, liberty and ...
Perfectly soft and buttery cherry thumbprint cookies. These little gems are not too sweet and pairs very well with a cup of tea/coffee. I've always liked thumbprint cookies filled up to the top with jam and sometimes drizzled with icing. Tender treats that is gem like and always makes my tea better. These Ruby cookies are not sweet, that is where the jam comes into play so ...
Walnut-Stuffed Eggplant Recipe for those seeking texture, flavor and uniqueness. A great appetizer to accompany your grilled meat. Eggplants work well in a variety of dishes from ratatouille to baba ghanoush. I was not fond of eggplants in the past, but my dad was an eggplant addict. He liked musakaa very much and I've made a healthier version of it that I wished he could try. I think I ...
Mamounia is a roasted semolina dish that is cooked in simple syrup and garnished with nuts and cinnamon. A Syrian semolina pudding that is warm, creamy and so sweet. Mamounia Recipe is a breakfast recipe that came from Aleppo, Syria. It is a creamy semolina pudding that is very very sweet, enjoyed for breakfast with cheese or cream. Usually was sold by street vendors in Syria during ...
Merchant's pocket is a seriously delicious, fried sandwich pocket stuffed with your favorite filling. Here is mine stuffed with ground turkey and veggies mix. Merchant pocket sandwiches are what you'll need for your next gathering. Geeb el tager or merchant pocket is kind of fried bread recipe, filled with whatever kind of filling you like. Minced meat, ground chicken, leftover turkey, ...
Semolina is a big ingredient in the Middle Eastern cuisine, from breakfast recipes, dinner to desserts and side dishes, abundant recipes that you can choose from. Here is a roundup of the very best semolina treats I've ever made. Here are my top 10 Basbousa . Qatayef Asafiri . Bounty Cake . Tamriyeh . Basbousa ...
Basbousa,one of the best semolina dessert in the Middle east. A one bowl dump semolina cake kind of recipe, sweet and soft. One of the " still a mystery" kind of recipe for me in the basbousa, I've tried many recipes and shared some with you for basbousa. This was my first basbousa recipe to make, then I've tried another Basbousa recipe which is now my favorite. I've also tweaked it a ...
Semolina bars filled with delicious creamy Ashta. One of the best semolina flour recipes I've ever had. A delicious Lebanese treat with a new ashta recipe. These are special Lebanese treat, one of their speciality desserts that shows up in the holy month of Ramadan. Creamy white filling sandwiched between crunchy, buttery semolina layers. These have a very distinct flavor and ...
