Shish Barak
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Shish Barak

These Middle Eastern homemade meat-stuffed dumplings cooked in yogurt are to die for! They are the ultimate comfort food and every minute that goes into making these are well worth it. What is Shish Barak? Shish Barak can be considered the ravioli of Arabic cuisine; they look just like them, except the stuffing must be…

Lomo Saltado
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Lomo Saltado

I first had this delicious Peruvian Beef stir fry during my visit to California last year. Our friends took us to a local spot that had some of the best Peruvian we ever ate. One of the dishes we enjoyed was Lomo Saltado. I never had anything like it before and it just intrigued me….

Easy Dough Recipe
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Easy Dough Recipe

Hi, my beautiful friends! Happy New Year! I wanted to start this decade with this fabulous easy dough recipe that I adapted from my mother who is my inspiration in the kitchen. This recipe only takes a few ingredients and some patience for an incredibly fluffy dough that can be topped or stuffed with whatever…

Mujadara (A Middle Eastern Rice & Lentil dish topped with caramelized onions)
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Mujadara (A Middle Eastern Rice & Lentil dish topped with caramelized onions)

Mujadara is a Middle Eastern staple made often during the cooler seasons as a comforting dinner. This cumin flavored rice and lentil meal is a hearty vegan dish as it is topped with a bountiful of crispy caramelized onions and often served with refreshing salads such as fattoush. My mom always paired it with a…