Freekeh with Chicken
Freekeh with chicken is such a nutritious balanced meal. It is incredibly easy to put together and full of flavor.
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 this is for you! Layali Lubnan 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 first…
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…
Chicken Egg Rolls
It is about time I share an egg roll recipe! I cannot believe that I have been blogging for 3 years and I have never shared one especially since I love them. There is just something about a handheld crispy and flavorful bite of food that keeps you going back for more. These chicken egg…
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…
Spanakopita
Let me tell you a story about how I discovered this delicious Greek spinach and cheese phyllo pie. Spanakopita has been a dish I have enjoyed since my pre-teens and I didn’t even know it! It wasn’t until my adult years where I frequented Greek restaurants that I realized this spinach and cheese phyllo pie…
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…
Cabbage Soup
Let me start off by saying that this vegetarian cabbage soup is so delicious! I cannot believe I waited so long to make cabbage soup. What really motivated me was the extra boiled cabbage I had from making stuffed cabbage, malfoof. It worked perfectly for this hearty and flavorful soup. This is the most adaptable…
The Best Beef Stew
Nothing screams warmth and comfort like a bowl of hearty and rich beef stew. Better yet, served with some vermicelli rice for a delightful weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy. What makes this the best beef stew you may ask? The fact that it is so decadent with its spices, texture, and flavors….