Baked Spaghetti (Macarona Bi’Lahmeh)
This baked spaghetti (macarona bi’lahmeh) is a childhood favorite. As my mom would make this meat and spaghetti dish often growing up and we would wipe our plates clean.
Chicken Makloubeh
Oh, how I love this dish. Makloubeh is one of the most popular Arabic rice dishes. It’s name literally translates to “Upside down” and that is because the dish is actually flipped upside down onto a platter. The hope is the rice, meat, veggies stay standing when you do for a beautiful visual but regardless…
Date Nut Rolls
These date rolls are just as good as they look if not better! They are naturally sweetened from the dates and have loads of nutrition as they are jam-packed with raw nuts as well. Not only are these date nut rolls healthy, but they are also vegan and gluten-free. These date rolls truly make for…
Layali Lubnan (Semolina Pudding)
If you love an easy dessert that requires minimal prep time and no baking then you need to try Layali Lubnan! It is a semolina pudding that translates to Lebanese nights. It is very popular in Lebanon hence the name but also throughout the Middle East. There are two main layers to Layali Lubnan. The…
Sticky Date Pudding
This sticky date pudding is what dreams are made of! It is so moist and full of date flavor. The cake is subtly sweet despite being drizzled with a silky smooth butterscotch sauce. The cake also known as sticky toffee pudding itself has minimal sugar and is sweetened mainly from the date’s natural sweetness. The…
Sigara Boregi (Crispy Cheese Rolls)
Who doesn’t love cheese? Yet alone, cheese rolls! These crispy and creamy cheese rolls will be a staple in your home once you try them! What I love most about them is that they are freezer-friendly and can be air fried, making them much healthier to enjoy too! Sounds great, right? Also, it takes under…
Dawood Basha (Middle Eastern Meatball Stew)
I am sure we all grew up with various meatballs served for dinner. Meatballs seem to me in almost every culture in some shape or form. The one I enjoyed goes by the name Dawood basha. These Middle Eastern-flavored meatballs braised in a tomato sauce are so delicious with rice for a complete meal. I…
Almond Cake
This almond cake is unlike any other you will try. It is a mixture of semolina flour and almond flour, giving the cake a unique texture. It is soaked in sweetened condensed milk and topped with sliced almonds. It is reminiscent of a traditional Middle Eastern semolina cake known as basbousa but with tres leches…
Middle Eastern Lentil Soup (Shorabet Adas)
This classic Middle Eastern lentil soup is also known as shorabet adas. It is incredible how a few simple ingredients make such a phenomenal dish. This soup is vegan, naturally gluten-free, and super easy to prepare. My mom often made this or freekeh soup, especially during Ramadan growing up. I now do the same for…
Sayadieh
This post is sponsored by Filippo Berio. All ideas are my own. Sayadieh is a classic Middle Eastern rice and fish dish that consists of fried white fish, fluffy spiced rice, caramelized onions, and a tahini salad. For this recipe, I decided not to deep fry my fish like most traditional sayadieh recipes to make…
Knafeh Na’ameh
Knafeh Na’ameh is the most famous Palestinian dessert. It is made with shredded phyllo or semolina dough with a cheese filling, then doused with simple syrup and topped with pistachios. Almost every region in the Middle East has its variation of it. Knafeh has become so much more universal now that you can find it…
Musakhan
This is one of the National Dishes of Palestine, my homeland. Musakhan typically consists of a few staple ingredients. That being fresh flatbread, olive oil, sumac, chicken, and onions. So now imagine the flatbread topped with lots of olive oil, sauteed onions, roasted chicken, and loads of sumac. It is delicious! Taboon bread is traditionally…