Falafel has always been one of my favorite middle eastern recipes. Growing up in Amman, I have so […]
Category Archive: Arabic and middle eastern recipes
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
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.
For centuries, coffee has played a central part in the Arabic culture and traditions. It is interwoven in […]
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
For most people, the world bulgur is only associated with tabbouleh but in Turkey and big parts of […]
I think each and every person needs to keep a list of things that make them happy. Such […]
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
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
What better way to start the day than with a white, warm and creamy drink that is dusted […]
Today’s recipe was this month’s Arabic flavor assignment 🙂 Our host Chef Rawan Sawwan chose one of the […]
This is the fourth post in my series featuring Palestinian ingredients. I am sorry it is two days […]
Chef in disguise 