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Author: Sawsan Abu Farha @ Chef in disguise

Yemini chicken mandi smoked rice

Chicken mandi a Yemeni master piece of smoky rice with perfectly seasoned meat
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Sorry for my lack of posting lately, we are in the middle of packing the house for our […]

July 2, 2018 Arabic and middle eastern recipes, arabic flavor, Chicken, Rice, Uncategorized

The mystery of the moulds and an eid recipe round up

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The last week of Ramadan marks the official maamoul making season in many house holds but before you […]

June 10, 2018 Arabic and middle eastern recipes, Biscotti, macaroons and cookies, Dessert

Olive , chicken and meatball tagine

Algerian olive chicken and meatball tagineو your taste bud’s ticket to a whole new world.
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Algerian olive chicken and meatball tagineو your taste bud’s ticket to a whole new world.

June 5, 2018 Arabic and middle eastern recipes, arabic flavor, Chicken, Meat

Middle Eastern stuffed potatoes (batata mahshieh)

Middle eastern stuffed potatoes
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Meat stuffed potatoes batata mahshieh. A treat from the middle east that will change the way you think of stuffed potatoes

May 28, 2018 Arabic and middle eastern recipes, Meat

Baked falafel manakish wraps

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Falafel has always been one of my favorite middle eastern recipes. Growing up in Amman, I have so […]

May 24, 2018 Appetizer, Arabic and middle eastern recipes, Back to school, Breakfast, lunch box ideas, vegan, Vegetarian

Eggplant casserole (mnazalet betinjan )

creamy smoky and rich eggplant, perfectly seasoned beef, juicy tomatoes, hints of nutty olive oil,  and gentle cinnamon and allspice notes
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creamy smoky and rich eggplant, perfectly seasoned beef, juicy tomatoes, hints of nutty olive oil,  and gentle cinnamon and allspice notes.The very definition of comfort food

May 22, 2018 Arabic and middle eastern recipes, Meat, palestinian recipes

Roz bil khodar “Middle eastern rice with mixed vegetables”

Rice is the canvas here, add spices for warmth, vegetables for a pop of color and refreshing flavor, top with perfectly seasoned meat, crunchy nutty almonds and you have a showstopper that your family and friends will love.

May 4, 2018 Arabic and middle eastern recipes, Meat, palestinian recipes, Rice

Arabic coffee

Blond coffee or Arabic Saudi coffee, a must in Ramadan
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For centuries, coffee has played a central part in the Arabic culture and traditions. It is interwoven in […]

May 2, 2018 Arabic and middle eastern recipes, arabic flavor, Drinks

Egyptian lenza

A beautiful Egyptian dessert that is a mix between cake, basbousa and muhalabia (milk pudding). The crisp crust vs the creamy filling is a feast for the taste buds that you need to try
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3 desserts in one! the crust is a cross between basbousa/ harissa and a cake. The filling is a thick muhalabia (milk pudding) that provides the perfect contrast in color and texture to the golden brown crust. A feast for the eyes and taste buds

April 2, 2018 Arabic and middle eastern recipes, arabic flavor, Dessert

Eggplant bulgur pilaf

Middle eastern eggplant bulgur pilaf. Creamy eggplant, warm spices and earthy nutty bulgur served with garlic sumac baby carrots and greek yogurt. A true feast for the taste buds
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For most people, the world bulgur is only associated with tabbouleh but in Turkey and big parts of […]

March 31, 2018 Arabic and middle eastern recipes, palestinian recipes, vegan, Vegetarian

Zucchini boats in tahini sauce

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I think each and every person needs to keep a list of things that make them happy. Such […]

March 21, 2018 Arabic and middle eastern recipes, Meat, palestinian recipes

Egyptian vegetarian moussaka

Creamy eggplant, colorful pepper immersed in a show stopping tomato sauce. The spice blend, vinegar and sugar make it complex with layers of flavor, the perfect canvass for this vegetarian Egyptian moussaka
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Creamy eggplant, colorful pepper immersed in a show stopping tomato sauce. The spice blend, vinegar and sugar make it complex with layers of flavor, the perfect canvass for this vegetarian Egyptian moussaka

March 1, 2018 Appetizer, Arabic and middle eastern recipes, arabic flavor, Breakfast, vegan, Vegetarian

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