Zucchini boats in tahini sauce

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

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

Hindbeh (sauteed dandelion greens)

Dandelion greens cooked to perfection, the sweetness of the caramelized onions, the tang of the lemon juice, the fruity nuttiness of the olive oil. You just have to try it

Sahlab or salep

What better way to start the day than with a white, warm and creamy drink that is dusted […]

Palestinian farmer salad

Today’s recipe was this month’s Arabic flavor assignment 🙂 Our host Chef Rawan Sawwan chose one of the […]

How to Manakish

This is the fourth post in my series featuring Palestinian ingredients. I am sorry it is two days […]

Labneh and Makdous salad

Tangy creamy and addictive. This labneh and makdous salad is the best way to enjoy the flavors of the middle east

Palestinian zaatar rolls

Soft and fluffy rolls filled with a blend of zaatar and nutty olive oil. They are perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes or as a side kick for your favorite soup or salad

Middle eastern okra casserole (Bamieh)

For most people, the word okra conjures up one of three images:
Gumbo
Indian food
Slime (and not the fun slime that seems to be everywhere you look nowadays)

Well for today, I want to add another picture to that group. One that is just as tasty as the first two yet has nothing to do with the third.

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