Hello, welcome to the chef in disguise 
My name is Sawsan. I am a mother of two amazing kids, 8 and 3 and a half years old. I work part time as an orthodontist (don’t be scared I don’t bite) and I am the author, photographer and stylist behind Chef in disguise.
I started Chef in disguise in February 2011 on a whim.I loved cooking, baking and food photography and a blog seemed like a good creative vent.It started out as the food doctor for the first month or so but then I changed the name to Chef in disguise.Being an orthodontist by day and a food explorer by night, I thought “chef in disguise” was an appropriate name. In my blog I share easy authentic middle eastern recipes along with family favorites from around the globe. You will also find a glimpse of life in Jordan, the culture, and the famous landmarks .
Food on Chef in disguise
Living in the middle east -despite everything you hear in the news- has its perks. The middle eastern cuisine is rich in healthy recipes that focus on fruits, vegetables, spices and making the best out of seasonal and fresh ingredients.I share many easy and authentic middle eastern, Levantine and arabic recipes. Along with the traditional there are recipes that are my takes on old and popular recipes like mixing Indian naan bread with arabic manousheh. No journey is complete without a sense of adventure and I love trying out and exploring new ingredients, new recipes and new cuisines. That means you will see recipes here from around the globe. Italian and Mexican cuisines are personal favorites but the list of cuisines I’ve explored is long and the list of the ones I still want to explore is even longer
Photography on Chef in disguise
Unless otherwise stated all the pictures you see on Chef in disguise are taken by me.
The early posts on the blog were photographed using point and shoot Olympus camera, now I use a Nikon D3100 camera with the basic 18-55 lens.
Food photography is one part I truly enjoy working on,be it styling, choosing props or trying to learn more and get better with every picture.
Copyright
All the content on this blog is copy right protected. If you want to use my images or recipes please let me know and provide a link to credit my work.
I hope you’ll take the time to join me on this journey and let me know what you think of it all.
Leave me a comment or drop me an email thechefindisguise@gmail.com
simplyscrumptiousbysarah
/ May 19, 2013I love your blog! So cool to find one that features Middle Eastern Food! I am half Syrian, and I LOVE Arabic food!
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ May 20, 2013Thank you so much Sarah, really happy you like my blog
anne
/ May 14, 2013Sawsan, this is a beautiful blog! Thank you for sharing on the net!!! i have bookmarked your page and will come back often!!! You are such and inspiring and talented lady!!! Love, anne
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ May 14, 2013Hello Anne,
Thank you so much for the sweet comment
I hope to hear from you more often
laurasmess
/ May 1, 2013Hello beautiful Sawsan. Just wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated you for the Sisterhood of the World blogger’s award. http://laurasmess.me/2013/05/01/awards-and-acknowledgements-ii/
No pressure to do the whole acceptance post if you don’t want to, but you are definitely an appreciated blogging sister! xo
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ May 1, 2013Thank you so much Laura, I deeply appreciate this
darknesstobrightness
/ April 29, 2013Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarkatuh Dear Sister!!
MashAllah! Laquwata illa billah! this is amazing!!!
im so hooked up with your posts and cant wait to try out your recipes! 
May Allaah S.W.T bless you and your family in dunya and akhira with khair and happiness!
JazakAllaahu Khayran for sharing these awesome recipes!!
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ April 29, 2013Wa alikom al salam wa rahmato Alla wa barakato
Thank you so much for all the kind prayers and wishes
Alice
/ April 12, 2013I can tell I am going to spend a lot of time reading your blog. Fascinating and beautiful. I have friends from the Middle East studying here in the U.S. and friends from the U.S. teaching in the Middle East–they all talk about the markets and produce and spices. I look forward to gardening season here, so I might enjoy that too!
Cooking Thyme
/ April 4, 2013Lovely blog you have here, not only amazing dishes, but even amazing photos, you’ve got here. Which camera model do you use? mine aren’t half as good
keep it up and I will surely be trying a few of your recipes,
Cooking Thyme
/ April 4, 2013oh its a Nikon D3100 , love the props and style you use
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ April 5, 2013Thank you kindly
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ April 5, 2013Thank you for the kind comment. If you go back to my earliest posts two years ago you will see that my pictures have come a long way. Just keep at it and I am sure your photography will be as good as you wish it to be
IRENA & dots
/ March 28, 2013Sawsan, you do amazing photos!!! There are so many recipes of yours that I’d love to prepare, thanks for sharing them!
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ March 28, 2013Thank you so much Irena! I deeply appreciate your kind comment
Anonymous
/ March 27, 2013I stumbled upon your blog for the first time today, following a link from foodgawker. Currently living in the US, I grew up in the Middle East and my family and I often crave Middle Eastern food. I look forward to browsing two years’ worth of previous posts and look forward to future ones – I’m your newest subscriber!
veeenajan
/ March 12, 2013Hi ..
First time to ur blog ..what a treat …its amazingly beautiful dear .. no words to express … Loved ur blog sooo much ..was searching for arabic bread and landed here ..Thanks a lot for sharing authentic recipes ..Will surely come back more often …
Bernice
/ March 6, 2013Hello! I wanted to let you know I nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award! You can find information on my blog. http://realisticcookingideas.com/2013/03/05/one-lovely-blog-award/ Do not be concern if you do not want to formally accept it – I just wanted to let you know I appreciate your blog! Bernice
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ March 6, 2013Thank you so much Bernice, I deeply appreciate it! Heading over to your lovely blog
Carrie
/ March 6, 2013Hello, I stumbled across your blog while looking for a banana smoothie recipe. My husband and I used to live near Dearborn, MI, were we grew to love Middle Eastern food. I am looking forward to trying some of your recipes, and reading more of your articles on your blog.
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ March 6, 2013Hello Carrie, thank you so much for stopping by and for leaving me a comment
I really hope you will enjoy the middle eastern recipes on my blog and I look forward to hearing what you think of the ones you try
Linda, Albania
/ February 24, 2013Hello Sawsan,
I came across your blog while searching for orange jam/marmalade recipe. What a beautiful and delicious blog, keep up the great work. People like you who enjoy food and share their magic with others simply make the world a better place! Thanks for your great postings!
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ February 25, 2013Hello Linda,
It is so sweet of you to take the time to leave me this kind comment..thank you
ofgabar
/ February 23, 2013Hello from Puerto Rico, Sawsan! I just came up your blog and really, really like it. Found recipes I love and now will perfect them. Have a question, my family and I love knafe, but can’t find either akawi cheese nor kataifi doughin Puerto Rico. I solved the kataifi problem by shredding semi-frozen phyllo but the ratio substitution for akawi>cottage cheese is still a conundrum… Can you help me here?
Keep writing, please!
Best to you,
Ofelia
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ February 23, 2013Hello Ofelia
Thank you so much for your kind comment. I deeply appreciate it.
I honestly have not tried substituting cottage with akawi but I think you would probably use say 2/3 cup cottage to replace 1 cup pf akkawi as the consistency of akawi is much firmer, I would also probably add some mozzarella to give it that stritchy consisteny that akawi has. So that would be 2/3 cup cottage and 1/3 mozzarella to replace 1 cup of akkawi. Again this is a suggestion, I will do my best to try it soon and let you know how it works
Anonymous
/ February 19, 2013Mashallah keep up the good work
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ February 22, 2013Thank you kindly
Shaza's Scrapbook
/ January 31, 2013Beautiful website – love the food photography!
~ Shaza ~
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ February 1, 2013Thank you Shaza, you are too kind
Angele Calleja
/ January 27, 2013Hello Chef,
I found your link when I was researching Speculoos. I really like your work:) I live in Malta, a tiny island south of Italy.
Best regards,
Angele xxx
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ January 28, 2013Hello Angele,
Thank you for stopping by and for your comment.
it is a pleasure to hear from readers from all around the globe
I hope to hear from you more often
Khalil
/ January 27, 2013Hello Chef Sawsan,
While browsing the net I came across your wonderful cooking site by all means. You are doing great work with these food variations & tasteful recipes specially the middle eastern ones. Excellent introductions about recipes, great pictures, and very well organized presentation of the recipes. I wish you the best.
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ January 27, 2013Hello Khalil
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me this kind comment. I deeply appreciate your words about my blog, pictures and recipes. I do hope you will enjoy the recipes to come
Maia
/ January 24, 2013Great blog chef !! Iman israeli girl living in spain. I came across ur beautiful blog after searching on the internet for the answer to my question: ” why is my homemade labaneh not turning out sour?” ……i found the answer on ur blog !! With so much other useful informatio !! So thank you!! Ur a very talented lady !
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ January 24, 2013Thank you Maia for taking the time to leave me this comment and I am glad you found the answer to your question here
I really appreciate your kind comment
dedy oktavianus pardede
/ January 22, 2013Hi Sawsan,
since i made my own Baba Ganoush, i like to seach Arabian food recipes even more than ever…
i like spiced food, middle east and indonesian food descent..
your blog is totally whole awesome with a fine pictorial..
nice to know you then
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ January 24, 2013Hello Dedy
Thank you for stopping by and the kind words
I am glad you enjoy my blog and hope you will enjoy the posts to come
Nida
/ January 20, 2013Salam Sawsan, I came across your website while searching for cheese fatayer recipe. It was so easy to follow and they turned out great. My Palestinian husband was well-impressed. Your site is awesome and the photography to die for
Thank you for such a lovely and easy way to make great food. Love from London, Nida
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ January 20, 2013Hello Nida,
Thank you for taking the time to leave me this kind comment. I really happy that your husband enjoyed the fatayer and that you found the recipe easy to follow. Thank you for your comment about my photography too. I really appreciate it
mari carmen
/ January 16, 2013Que deliciosas recetas!!!Me gusta compartir y aprender de todos los lugares,no te conocía y estoy encantada de estar por tu recetas.Besos guapa
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ January 16, 2013Thank you for stopping by and for the sweet comment Mari
nisreen shawwa
/ January 11, 2013sawsan… what a great job dear… i just found ur blog through pinterest… i absolutely love the recipes & the photos… mashallah…
i share the same passion .. ye3teeki el 3afieh… and good luck:)
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ January 12, 2013Hello Nisreen, thank you for stopping by and for the kind comment
I glad you enjoyed your visit here and I hope to hear from you more often
Ola Razzaq
/ January 6, 2013Salaam Sawsan!! I just want to thank you for sharing all these beautiful recipes that you have posted here on your site!! Ma Shaa Allah! Everything is so mouth wateringly delicious looking and your photography skills really bring out the beauty in these foods you have prepared. I stumbled upon your webpage while looking for instructions on how to make Arabic cheese. I am of Palestinian decent but I was born and live in the US. My Arabic is not that great unfortunately so I was really excited to see this site of yours with step by step instructions on how to make all my favorite Arabic dishes that my mother use to make in English! Yayyyy!!! Now I can do the same by following along with your very nicely put together instructions with photos!! I can’t wait to try out all the cheese recipes. I have a farm near by me that sells raw milk so I think my cheese is going to come out awesome, In Shaa Allah!! Thank you once and again and God bless!
With A Spin
/ January 4, 2013Salam. Love Middle Eastern food and so glad to have found you. WIll be following you.
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ January 5, 2013Thank you kindly for your comment
Jeri Mork
/ December 25, 2012Hi. I wanted to try your checkerboard cookies. All the recipes I have found call for Dutch processed cocoa. In your recipe does it matter which type I use, Dutch processed or not? I love your blog and thrilled to find so many great recipes!! Thanks for your help.
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ December 25, 2012Hello Jeri
No the type of cocoa doesn’t matter, you can use any type you have as long as it is good quality cocoa
Anonymous
/ December 25, 2012ماشاء الله عليكى الصور رائعه والموقه والصفحه على الفايس والوصفات بصراحه كل حاجه فيها اتقان جامد جداااا ربنا يوفقك دايما
:]
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ December 25, 2012شكرا جزيلا للطفك و للدعوه الحلوه
كلك زوق
milkandbun
/ December 20, 2012Hi Sawsan! I’m so glad that I found your blog. I’ve tried some cookies but didn’t know the recipe:) and found it at your blog!
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ December 20, 2012Thank you
I am glad you found the recipe you were looking for on my blog 
Tonette Joyce
/ December 8, 2012Sawsan, I have nominated you for a REALITY blog award. I hope more log in to learn from and enjoy your postings.
Thank you so much for all of the support you have shown to me.
(I will get the post up on my blog shortly).
Sahar
/ November 27, 2012Hi Sawsan, I came across your page coincidently; you don’t know how happy I was to see your beautiful smile. Your page looks inviting, your recipes are amazing and so is the presentation… I always wanted to make those pretty fatayer bil jibneh but didn’t know how although I live in the middle east “Damascus”. I am going to introduce you to my daughter who lives in Canada; she will be thrilled to get to know you and your recipes. Your page and presentations to food is simply amazing, keep up the good work. God bless you.
Sahar
Here is a big smile for you
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ November 27, 2012Hello Sahar
I deeply appreciate your comment and I hope your daughter will enjoy my blog and recipes..
Thank you for your sweet words. I am really glad you found my blog and liked it
Most of all, thank you for the smile, it warmed my heart
Lama amer
/ November 22, 2012Thanks sawsan for your help I put the labaneh in fridge but its happened same its go bad,may should I wait till the labaneh dry I mean keept in cloth more than one day. Thank you lama
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ November 22, 2012Lama maybe you should try changing the type of yogurt you use to make the labneh. There are some yogurt brands on the markets without live cultures and others with too many additives.. This might be a part of the problem
Lama amer
/ November 21, 2012Hi sawsan, I try to do labaneh Korat but its go off after week I don’t know why , I do same recipe, thanks for help, lama from england
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ November 22, 2012Hello Lama,
You need to make sure that the jar you put the labneh in is completely dry, if there is any water in it , it may cause the labneh to go bad.
Make sure that the labneh is completely submerged in the olive oil
You can also keep it in the fridge, if you submerge it completely in oil and keep it in the fridge it should last for months
I hope this helps
Anonymous
/ November 21, 2012Hi sawsan I made labaneh Korat but its going off after week I don’t know why am from England,can you help me to do it in a good way. I do the same recipe. Thanks. Lama
Vina'sdeliciousrecipes !
/ November 10, 2012Hi Sawsan! I am so glad that I found your blog. Such a great variety of recipes. Just can not wait to try some of your recipes.
Veena
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ November 10, 2012Thank you so much for stopping by Veena and for your sweet and kind comment
AydaN
/ November 7, 2012Just found your blog and I’m already hooked on it, can’t stop reading! Love the photography, the recipes and the way you explain them. Total fan here.
Regards from Spain.
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ November 9, 2012Thank you Kindly Aydan, I am really happy you are enjoying my blog and hope to hear from you more often
vinicooksveg
/ November 7, 2012Hi Sawsan, I am so glad that I found your blog. Such a great variety of recipes. Loved the pictures. May be I will learn a thing or two from you about baking and other cuisines as I am new to baking. Thanks.
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ November 9, 2012Thank you kindly for the sweet comment Vini. I am happy to see you hear and hope to hear from you more often
Marie Taylor
/ November 5, 2012Beautiful design and wonderful pictures. I am not much of a cook but you have inspired me to be more adventurous. Marie
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ November 7, 2012Thank you kindly for the visit Marie and for the kind words
Cath
/ October 14, 2012Thanks for creating this great site!
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ October 14, 2012Thank you Cath for stopping by for a visit
I hope to hear from you more often
An Unrefined Vegan
/ October 7, 2012Hi Sawsan! So glad that you signed up for the Potluck!! I’m looking forward to your creation
. I was also interested to see that we use the exact same camera – and both believe in using natural light. I have a very nice east-facing window that works out very well (most of the time…). Best, Annie
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ October 10, 2012Hello Annie
It is actually my pleasure to join. I am trying to make our diet healthier and that meant more interest in vegetarian and vegan recipes. So I am really looking forward to the potluck
You made me smile with “most of the time” I know what you mean!
Suzan
/ October 4, 2012Salam Sawsan,
What I love about ur recipes that’s it’s very informative , it’s not just giving the recipe but more over giving information about it , it’s like ur treating ur cooking as science and ur audience with recpect , I just love ur blog and ur detailed recipes , just way to goo and yaa about to forget ur pics are do proffecinal yalla take care maybe I’ll pump to u in one of the shops some day have great day thank u
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ October 10, 2012Ahlan Suzan
maybe we should arrange it, what do you think?
Sorry for the late reply. Your sweet comment really made my day! to know that all the effort I put into the blog and the post is not going unnoticed means a lot to me.
It would be wonderful of we can meet up some day
amal
/ September 16, 2012thanks alot 4 ur nice blogs swsan u have changed my whole way of cooking after implemanting ur directions my dishes became much much better than be4 really thank u
amal
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ September 16, 2012Thank you so much Amal for taking the time to leave me this sweet comment.I am really glad you enjoy my dishes
Awj
/ September 10, 2012very attractive recipes, pictures, and blog… wish you the best
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ September 10, 2012Thank you kindly Awj for stopping by and for your comment
oum ibrahim
/ September 8, 2012السلام عليكم سوسن
معك ام ابراهيم من لك
الحقيقة رائعةةة تبارك الرحمن مجونتك
متابعة من وقت لهااااا الله يوفقك و يحقق أمانيك
و الأجمل ان تكون بالانجليزية حتى يستفاد منها غيرنااا و يعرفوا ثقافتناا
الله معك ((و سعدت برؤيتك
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ September 8, 2012و عليكم السلام و رحمه الله و بركاته
يا هلا بام ابراهيم
اسعدني ردك جدا و اعجابك بالمدونه شهاده افتخر بها
شكرا جزيلا للرد اللطيف الذي اسعدني
Bluejellybeans
/ August 22, 2012Hello Sawsan! I have nominated you and your blog for a couple of awards from the blogosphere. Enjoy them and spread the joy. Here’s the link: http://bluejellybeans.wordpress.com/2012/08/22/apologies-thanks-and-awards/
Greetings!
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ August 23, 2012Thank you very much for the nomination..I deeply appreciate it
Rana
/ July 29, 2012Sawsan, great blog for super talented Chef
Great job hun!
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ July 30, 2012Thank you very much Rana
I really appreciate the comment
scribbleofhappygoluckygal
/ July 12, 2012finding this blog in like landing in somewhere, i longed to be..;) being in ME, doha, qatar, I am amore diverse eater
:):) and in our bucket list of places to be travelled,Amman is always among the favorite:):)
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ July 12, 2012Thank you for your kind comment. I am really glad you like my blog and hope to hear from you more often
scribbleofhappygoluckygal
/ July 15, 2012sure sure:):):)
Walter
/ July 8, 2012You got a lovely blog and I am sure it is not the last time I pop in and check out your posts
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ July 8, 2012Thank you very much Walter for the visit and the comment
looking forward to seeing you here more often and hearing your feedbaack on the recipes
Robin Wilcox
/ April 18, 2012I just found your blog and love it. I enjoy foods from all over the world and yours is one stop shopping. I’ll be here a lot. Lovely pictures, wonderful recipes and a lovely chef sharing her passion. It doesn’t get any better than this.
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ April 22, 2012Hello and welcome to the chef in disguise Robin
It is a pleasure to have you here and I deeply appreciate your kind words
Suzan
/ April 18, 2012Sawsan, I am so happy I stumbled upon your FB page! Masha’ALLAH your photography is amazing and your food all looks so scrumptious! Wishing you all the best – Suzan (fellow chef in Cairo)
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ April 18, 2012Thank you so much Suzan for stopping by and leaving me a comment. It is a pleasure to know a fellow Arabic Chef
Tisa Jacob
/ April 17, 2012Your food pictures are very nice, Sawsan, you truly have a gift. I should come here more often for photography inspiration- I so need it sometimes
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ April 17, 2012You are too kind Tisa, I am honored that you think my photography is inspiring.
I would love it if you would stop by more often and would love to hear what you think of my recipes and posts
Bluejellybeans
/ April 11, 2012Hi Sawsan,
Your blog is lovely. I’m a fan of middle eastern cuisine.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ April 11, 2012Thank you for returning the visit
I look forward to following your new posts
James
/ April 8, 2012Thank you so much for stopping over long enough to leave a comment on my photoblog. I really pleased you enjoyed my photos. I’m looking forward to more of your post.
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ April 9, 2012Thank you for returning the visit James, I hope you will enjoy the posts and recipes to come
James
/ April 9, 2012I will!
Laura4NYC
/ March 15, 2012What a fine food blog you have here! I want to try out all of those veggie recipes!
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ March 15, 2012Thank you Laura for stopping by and for your comment
I look forward to hearing what you think of the recipes
promenadeplantings
/ March 7, 2012Hi there, I’ve just come over from Eva’s kitchen and I’m loving what you are cooking and doing. Fabulous!
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ March 8, 2012Hello Claire, thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comment.
Loreene
/ March 7, 2012Sawsan,
You have a wonderful blog, I love cooking and I’m always looking to try a new recipe
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ March 7, 2012Thank you so much Loreene for taking the time to leave me this sweet comment, I really appreciate it
Lubna
/ February 16, 2012You are really creative, and this is reflected in picking the nickname in addition to the gorgoues food pics and recipes !!
I have been thinking for two years about having a small project related to food delivery from my own home. Does this work in Jordan or what ??
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ February 17, 2012Hello Lubna, thank you for your comment and sweet words.
I see a lot of pages on facebook for ladies who have food delivery projects from their homes in Jordan. I have not tried it myself though
Muslimahs
/ January 31, 2012Masha’Allaah Tabarakallaah, you have a very nice food blog, Barakallaahu feeki..
Keep it up…
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ January 31, 2012O barak feeki
thank you so much for stopping by and leaving me a comment
spree
/ January 26, 2012A very beautiful site, this! I’m so happy to be following you!
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ January 26, 2012Thank you so much for following and for your kind comment
Jurgita
/ January 23, 2012Such a nice and tasty blog! I already have fatayer jebneh in my favourites – thanks
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ January 24, 2012Thank you so much for stopping by Jurgita.
Looking forward to hearing what you think of them
ronza mohamed
/ January 7, 2012بجد شيئ فوق الخيال تسلم ايديكي وعنيكي واحساسك الفني المطبخي يا سوسن هانم بس بجد انا مفتقدة الوصفات الخاصة بالمخبوزات بالعربي ياريت حتى تترجميلنا وصفات خبز الشمس الحلو والحادق وتسلميلنا والف شكر
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ January 8, 2012شكرا جزيلا للطفك يا روزا نورتي المدونه و من عيوني سأضيف ترجمه وصفات المخبوزات العربيه و اي وصفه تنال اعجابك اتركيلي تعليق عليها و انا ساترجمها
بكرر شكري لجميل مرورك
niasunset
/ December 16, 2011http://photographyofnia.com/2011/12/15/bottles-in-the-kitchen/
I wished to give a real gift for the New year to you….
niasunset
/ December 12, 2011http://photographyofnia.wordpress.com/2011/12/12/roses-are-red-are-red/
You have a wonderful blog. You are my nominated blog for Versatile Blogger Award. Thank you dear Sawsan, with my love, nia
Sawsan@ Chef in disguise
/ December 12, 2011Thank you so so much Nia
I am honored and I deeply appreciate your kindness
hanan
/ November 14, 2011تبارك الله اعجبتني المدونة بوصفاتها واسلوبك وتصميمها
جميل ان يكون لنا مدونة بالعربية لكن من الرائع ان نوصل وصفاتنا للمجتمع الاخر عبر لغتهم لتصل اليهم ثقافتنا الغذائية واسلوب تحاورنا
احييكِ
اختك ام عمر
thefooddoctor
/ November 14, 2011شاكره جدا لمرورك و للطفك يا ام عمر
الهدف من كون المدونه باللغه الانجليزيه هو ما ذكرت تماما..هناك الكثير من المدونات الرائعه بالعربيه و لكن هناك نقص حاد في المدونات الانجليزيه التي تعكس تراثنا و اطباقنا
اكرر شكري لجميل مرورك
سوسن
MuQeet
/ November 10, 2011Dear sister, Assalamu Alaikum.
it has been some months i commented and commended your work
i would request you and all your readers to read this piece: Hajar and her inspiring role model:
http://yassarnalquran.wordpress.com/2011/11/05/then-he-will-not-neglect-us/
hope you like the article, insha allah
jazakillah khayr.
thefooddoctor
/ November 13, 2011Wa alikom al salam
Thank you for the link and for coming back for a visit
lolo
/ November 9, 2011very nice ,,, yeslamo edeki
looks very delicious ^_^
thefooddoctor
/ November 10, 2011Thank you very much Lolo
nadia
/ October 17, 2011Assalamu’alaikum Sawsan! I was browsing around for kabsa recipe (I haven’t cooked one, ever) and came across your blog. I read through a few of your recipes, they are easy to follow and the photographs are beautiful and mouthwatering! You are doing an amazing job, mashaAllah, specially since you’re a full time professional and mom. That’s a LOT of work!
Have a great day!
thefooddoctor
/ October 18, 2011Wa alikom al salam Nadia
Thank you so much for your kind words and for stopping by my blog so that I can discover yours..
You are doing an amazing job too mashalla
fedaa saleem
/ October 7, 2011hello sawsan
i am fedaa …so so proud of you being a working mother and having time to do this great effort ..you are really tallented
i love the foodgawker and addicted to browse the reciepes and photos in it
i was so happy to find an arabic name
wishing you the best and the good luck in your blog
thefooddoctor
/ October 8, 2011Hello Fedaa,
Thank you so much for your comment. You made my day
Glad you enjoyed visiting my blog and I hope to see you here more often
Alyssa
/ October 7, 2011Your baking/cooking/photography is incredible. So inspiring!
thefooddoctor
/ October 7, 2011Thank you so much..you are too kind
kathryningrid
/ October 6, 2011What a fabulous blog! You say “in disguise” and “amateur” and stuff like that and I’m not quite buying it–you’re too gifted with all of this to fool me! I’m going to enjoy further exploration here, no question. And your recipes look delicious.
And just so you know, some of us DO love the people that care for our teeth! I’m pretty sure that I have my lifelong excellent dental caregivers to thank for having a whole, straight set of still spotless teeth (not even a hint of a cavity) at the great age of 50! Something few people appreciate until they lose it, a set of healthy teeth. Keep up the good work in both of your worlds!
Michele Rene'
/ September 30, 2011Hello Sawsan!
I am from California and so excited to be referred to your lovely site.
Impressed by your profession and contrasting talents, you make the rest of us feel small by comparison! HA! I cannot wait to try your recipes and look forward to reading more of your posts. I am Lebanese American. I love to cook many Middle Eastern dishes and although there are some variables to them, I am inspired by what you make!
thefooddoctor
/ October 1, 2011Thank you so much for all your kind words Michele, I can’t wait to hear what you think of my recipes and your feedback and variations to any middle eastern dish are more than welcome.
Thank you for stopping by my blog and for your sweet comment
jehanne@thecookingdoctor
/ September 27, 2011salam sawsan,I wonder whether you have an authentic khoubz bread recipe..ive been on a hunt for years but haven’t got a decent recipe on it..maybe you know a good one? x
thefooddoctor
/ September 27, 2011Hello Jehanne,
I actually have a recipe from a very talented friend of mine that lives in the states and swears it is the best khoubz you can ever make. I have not made it myself “yet”..would you like me to send it to you before I try it or would you like me to experiment with it first?
....RaeDi
/ September 15, 2011I would love to know about sage tea! Sage is one of my favorite herbs and I think I would like sage tea! I look forwards to hearing from you! ….RaeDi
thefooddoctor
/ September 16, 2011I replying on your blog…I hope you will give it a try and let me know what you think
mai
/ September 13, 2011wish you all the best,,very biiiggggggg likeeee, ur blog is nice and amazing
thefooddoctor
/ September 13, 2011Thank you very much Mai…I really appreciate your kind comment and your visit to my blog
Etaf
/ September 7, 2011سبحان الله يا سونة
ع العيد كنت انا ولونلي بتناقش بموضوع مدونتك
وقلت لها ياليت سونة تعمل قسم عربي علشان الصبايا اللي ما بيعروفا انجليزي منيح
وهاي تورتاية سبقتني
بالتوفيق يا عسل
وعود
thefooddoctor
/ September 9, 2011صدقيني يا ست الكل الموضوع دايما ببالي بس المشكله بالوقت…كتابه كل الوصفات بلغتين شي مش سهل ابدا
انا مرات بقول لازم انزلهم بالمنتدى…يمكن بس تنتظم جنى بالمدرسه يصير الوقت يساعدني اكثر
lisamichele
/ August 24, 2011This is the first time I’ve read your about page, (after drooling over the red garlic chicken). I almost wanted to be an orthodontist after working as an assistant and xray-tech for one after graduating college with a BS. Go figure, but I loved it and even went to UMDNJ for a year lol
thefooddoctor
/ August 24, 2011Wow! I didn’t know that..thank you for sharing Lisa..I worked as a dentist for 5 years before going into orthodontics..I love it because it keeps you thinking all the time..every case is like a puzzle and you have to put it together
thingswemake.co.uk
/ August 6, 2011Hi there. Thanks for the lovely comment on our blog. Your’s looks fab too! I shall keep an eye on your lovely recipes from now on.
thefooddoctor
/ August 6, 2011Thank you kindly for returning the visit
you are too kind
Maram
/ July 23, 2011Salam Sawsan,
I just checked your blog… & was really SHOCKED… mashalla , proffesional work!! Inshalla I will try your recipes… I am really happy I reached here
thefooddoctor
/ July 27, 2011Thank you Maroom..it means a lot coming from you my friend
Mia Reiter
/ July 14, 2011You have a lovely blog here, Sawsan.
thefooddoctor
/ July 18, 2011Thank you so much Mia
Nada
/ June 16, 2011السلام عليكم دكتورة
الصدفة قادتني الى مدونتك الجميلة و قد سررت كثيرا لانها رائعة و يبدو أيضاً انك فنانة ما شاء الله عليك لانك تستطيعين التوفيق بين العمل و الاعمال الاخرى و ان شاءالله سوف اجرب من الوصفات و اكتبلك كل الحب و التوفيق لك
ندى
thefooddoctor
/ June 17, 2011و عليكم السلام و رحمه الله
شكرا للطيف عباراتك يا ندى
نورتي المدونه و صاحبتها…اتممنى تعجبك الوصفات و بانتظار رايك بعد التجربه
MuQeet
/ May 30, 2011Assalamu Alaikum.
through heesbees! Blessing in disguise!!
I landed here by chance
I am a connoisseur, thanks to my wife’s delicious dishes. By the way, my wife feel in love with your blog.
Out of context though, still requesting you to have a look at my Qur’an blog. You’ll find therein good recipe for the soul.
http://yassarnalquran.wordpress.com/
thefooddoctor
/ May 31, 2011wa alikom al salam
Thank you so much for your kind words..
I’d love to take a look at your blog
Habiba Younis
/ May 22, 2011GOD! I love your blog!!!! getting such delicious food recipes in one plate here on blogosphere is my dream come true
thefooddoctor
/ May 22, 2011Thank you so much Habiba, it is a pleasure to have you here
myblogject
/ May 13, 2011I am so so happy to have stumbled by your blog. It is fabulous!
Great recipes, and I love your work with pizzas (I am a massive pizza fan!)
Great inspiration for reipes, keep up the amazing work!
thefooddoctor
/ May 13, 2011You made my day with your sweet comment.
Thank you so much and I hope you’d stay tuned there are more pizzas on the way
fatisrecipes
/ May 13, 2011I love your recipes… I don’t think there’s any better food than Araby food… what can I say, wallahi it’s just too yummy!
My tete teaches me a bit of traditional techniques to use in my cooking which I find really interesting – take a look at my blog if you’d like to.. I’ll definitely stay tuned with yours – especially after seeing each recipe you’ve posted! — yummmmm!!
–Fatimah
thefooddoctor
/ May 13, 2011Thank you so much Fatima..
It is a pleasure to know you and I will definitely check out your blog..I love meeting wonderful bloggers, sharing and learning from each one
Thank you for your kind comment
Tanvi
/ May 13, 2011Hi Sawsan,
Thanks for stopping by my blog.You have a lovely space here with simple recipes.Never seen a doc cum food blogger! Would be fun to catch up with you!
Re: I use cannon xs30 for taking pictures.
thefooddoctor
/ May 13, 2011Thank you Tanvi for your reply and for your kind words
metrocakegirl
/ May 5, 2011First time here. I am liking what I see/read and will be back. Fantastic pictures, and recipes. Right up my alley.
thefooddoctor
/ May 6, 2011Hello and welcome to my blog
Thank you for stopping by and for commenting
I really appreciate it
Omayma MADI
/ April 25, 2011dear Sawsan,
mashallah!! im really thrilled! keep up the good work.. waiting to hear about “chez Sawsan” restaurant
much love
thefooddoctor
/ April 25, 2011Omayma you are too kind..thank you so much for the encouragement..
and thank you so much for stopping by and commenting
Angela
/ April 23, 2011I’ve just figured out that this wonderful website is your … Congratulations Sawsan
thefooddoctor
/ April 23, 2011Thank you Angela
You are too sweet
تورتاية بالكريز
/ April 4, 2011سعدت كثيرا بالمدونة وجعلتها بالمفضلة حقيقي الصور ممتعة لعشاق فن الطهي انه اكتر من مجرد استمتاع بمذاق طيب انه رحلة سعيدة وتالف مع المكونات بحب حتى تعطيك افضل واروع النتائج لتصل الى هذه الصور الرائعة بوركت
thefooddoctor
/ April 4, 2011اسعدتيني جدا بمرورك و ردك اللطيف
صراحه خجلتيني و اتمنى تضلي متابعه معي و لو جربتي شي من وصفاتي يسعدني جدا اسمع رأيك
تورتاية بالكريز
/ April 4, 2011أطباقك رائعة يادكتورة سوسن
خاصة الحلويات كأنها جاهزة وشكلها بجد يفتح النفس ع التجربة واكل طبعا
الله يعطكي الصحة والعافية
كم اتمنى لو فيه امكانية البلوج يكون بالعربي افضل
thefooddoctor
/ April 4, 2011اهلا يا قمر
اولا سوسن بيكفي بدون دكتوره
تانيا شكرا جزيلا للطفك و زوقك
المدونه بالانجليزي لسبب بسيط انه انا مشاركاتي بالمنتدى بالعربي فللتغيير كانت المدونه بالانجليزي
و يمكن بحكم الدراسه و هوايتي بالقراءه بعبر عن نفسي بشكل افضل بالانجليزي
لو عندك اي سؤال عن اي وصفه او حبيتي اترجملك اي جزء انا جاهزه من عيوني
lara
/ March 28, 2011elyoom jrbt wst elsheesh tawoo2 w elroz kteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer 6aybh yslmo 3ala hlwsfh 3njd eljaj 6l3 zakii kteeeeeeeer
thefooddoctor
/ March 28, 2011Saha o hana ya rab
kteeeeeeeer mabsota inno 3ajabek
inshalla tjarbi wasfat taneh o te3jebek
Mona
/ March 25, 2011What a great news !!!
What a great blog !!
Wooow , I`m really exsited to discover you here .
love your recipes , your pics , your work and your storys & wich you the best dear
thefooddoctor
/ March 25, 2011Mona!
It is a pleasure to see you here! You are a great inspiration.. Your words mean alot to me.. Thank you so so much for your kind words and wishes
مـي
/ March 24, 2011ماشاء الله
سعيدة بوصولي إلى هنا
أشعر أني في مدونة مميزة ولذيذة
سأحاول أن أستفيد منهاوأقرأ معك باللغة الإنجليزية
شكرا لوصفاتك الطيبة
thefooddoctor
/ March 24, 2011اهلا يا مي
انا الاسعد بوجودك في مدونتي
شكرا للطفك و جميل كلماتك
eva626
/ March 22, 2011hello! i really like the pictures of your food! its great the you have such a neat passion ..i share the same!!! hehe i mean of FOOD lol. Although im not frightened by doctors so i think ur a cool person and i will check out more of your blog!!! great stuff u got here!
thefooddoctor
/ March 22, 2011Hello Eva
Thank you for stopping by and for your comment..Will check out your blog too
and I’m sure it will be awsome
EmRazzoon
/ March 22, 2011I enjoyed all your recipes. I liked this blog too. Wish you success!
thefooddoctor
/ March 22, 2011Thank you so much for your wishes
hope you’d stay tuned
Um AbdAllah
/ March 8, 2011Congratulations Sawsan on your new blog, nice start mashAllah. I subscribed to it, I don’t wanna miss any single delight.
May Allah make it easy for you.
Best Wishes
thefooddoctor
/ March 9, 2011Thank you so much Um Abdallah for your interest, subscribtion and sweet words.
Hope to hear your feedback if you ever try any of the recipes.
thanx again
fatinah
/ February 27, 2011Congratulations on your blog sonah 7abebty.. I just discovered your blog thanks to rooroo
.. you totally deserve it with all your fantastic recipes.. It was a shame that just a few people shared it with you.. Now more eyes can see it, more hearts will love it, more food lovers will try it like me 
,and share your passion for good food… by the way love the name (Chef in disguise) how did you choose it 
thefooddoctor
/ February 27, 2011Thank you sweet Fatinah..you are too kind..
You should start your own cake blog and I’ll be the first to subscribe to it
The name came after searching for days looool try google..tips for naming a food blog..after reading a couple of hundred names… a light bulb will shine and the name will come to you …it least that is what happened with me
Housewife
/ February 26, 2011Hi
it is me housewife,
Love you blog, I always enjoy your recipes in Lakii.
great chef and Doc.
Bookmarked this page
thefooddoctor
/ February 26, 2011Hello housewife
Thank you so much for your comment and your interest in my recipes..hope you will stay tunned to my blog
Anonymous
/ February 24, 2011Congratulation Sonah on your new blog.
Ma Sha`a Allah very nice.
Very happy for your first step.
May Allah reward you good deeds.
Best wishes for you.
zahrat almadain
/ February 24, 2011Its me .
Forgot to write the name!
thefooddoctor
/ February 25, 2011