Horaq osbao or rokak o adas is a traditional Levantine recipe that features the earthy notes of lentils […]
Category Archive: Arabic and middle eastern recipes
Knafeh has got to be the recipe I get the most questions about and requests for! and that’s no wonder because it is one of the most addictive Arabic and middle eastern desserts.
What I try to explain to most people when they ask me is that knafeh is not a single dessert. It is actually a broad category of desserts. There is knafeh naameh (which means smooth knafeh and that refers to the texture of the dough used to make the crust), knafeh khisneh (rough knafeh)-both the naameh and khisneh are filled with cheese-, knafeh othmanieh (Ottomali Knafeh) which is filled with ashta or cream, knafeh asabe3: rough knafeh dough formed into mini logs filled with cheese or cream ,and last but not least,today’s recipe: Arabic knafeh or Gazan knafeh which is filled with walnuts and spices.
Isn’t it fascinating how simple ingredients like flour, butter, a pinch of salt and a splash of milk can be used to produce so many different culinary creations?
The more recipes I learn from different cuisines and cultures, the more enchanting I find human creativity to be. The recipes that come from different cultures carry a bit of that culture’s essence or soul if you will, making the experience of making those recipes “and of course eating the results” deeper, more profound and more enjoyable.
The February Arabic flavor recipe comes from Kuwait and my experience with exploring the Kuwaiti cuisine has been quite similar to other Arabic Gulf cuisines, I find myself particularly drawn to the spice profiles of the recipes
This post is almost a month late! The monthly Arabic flavor post is supposed to go up on […]
Wraps are quick, easy and the best part is, they make everyone happy! Every family member can gets […]
It’s the weekend, you are not in the mood for fool, falafel or hummus. Does that mean you […]
In the Middle East, breakfast is a big deal, especially on the weekend. Trust me, we take the most important meal of the day to a whole new level. It is almost a fiesta of flavors, colors and textures. If you have never started your day, Middle Eastern style, you are in for a treat!
Starting the year with a warm and comforting white note 🙂 White is the color many cultures use to […]
The beginning of the month means that it is time for our monthly traditional Arabic flavor recipe. For […]
One of the things that I can’t seem to get used to in this whole expat experience is […]
For this month’s Arabic Flavor assignment, our host Ihssan chose Moroccan Harira soup. This rich soup has been […]
After spending over a year here in the UAE, some of the local recipes started finding their way […]
Chef in disguise 