You may be thinking, what is Aish El Saraya? Well, it is a very popular and delicious no-bake Middle Eastern dessert. Aish El Saraya translates in Arabic to “The Palace Bread,” and it’s fitting since this is a bread pudding. What I love about this dessert is how easy it is to put together, and…
This tahini salad recipe is my go-to when I want a refreshing yet creamy bite. It is complementary to so many Arab meals like beef kofta kebab, beef shawarma, chicken, falafel, and seafood dishes like sayadieh. It’s so dimensional in flavors that you wouldn’t think it would be this easy to put together but it…
This Middle Eastern grilled chicken recipe has got to be my new favorite, especially with grilling season around the corner. This may be the only way I marinate my chicken from now on. All the flavors are incredibly delicious and create a super juicy result. It’s a fantastic lean protein perfect for meal prep to…
A delicious salad is all you really need to elevate most meals and this Turkish salad does just that. It is perfectly spicy from the harissa and Aleppo pepper yet slightly tangy and sweet from the pomegranate molasses and lemon. I would say the tomatoes and herbs alongside the dressing are what really make this…
Beef shawarma is a popular street food in the Middle East. The steak is marinated with an array of spices, stuffed in a pita or wrap, then topped with tahini sauce & several vegetables. It is one delicious mouthful of flavors and textures. I first tasted shawarma many years ago on a trip to Jordan….
This Ouzi rice is a quick weeknight meal spin on a classic Arab dish known to have peas, carrots, lamb, or beef with well-seasoned rice. There are several variations to ouzi such as those in pastry parcels or the more traditional one with pieces of lamb. Growing up, I have always enjoyed the most traditional…
I grew up enjoying Za’atar on almost anything, including chicken. This baked za’atar chicken is a mouthwatering bite of tangy flavors. slightly sweet and perfectly savory. The chicken is unbelievably juicy and quite literally falls off the bone. This is one of those dishes you prepare and forget about in the oven only to be…
Once you try this Mediterranean Freekeh salad, you can expect an explosion of flavors and textures in your mouth. It is hearty, tangy, nutty, and so many more adjectives of umami. The pomegranate arils quite literally pop in your mouth, and the freekeh is al dente, adding a lovely texture besides the creamy avocado and…
Zahra Bi’laban is a very common Arab meal typically served in the winter as it is super comforting. Zahra Bi’laban translates to ‘cauliflower in yogurt’ in the English language. To be more descriptive, you can think of it as a homemade yogurt stew with roasted cauliflower florets and tender pieces of lamb served with vermicelli…
These chicken kofta kebabs are flavorful, succulent, and easy to prepare! They are hearty, healthy, and a great option for a chicken dish that is just fantastic. My family rarely made chicken kofta, as it isn’t as common in Middle Eastern cuisine. Often, we make kufta out of beef or lamb or a mixture of…
Qidreh which quite literally translates to pot in the Arabic language is a fantastic meal hailing from Khalil, Palestine also known as Hebron. This aromatic garlic forward chickpea rice and lamb dish is authentically cooked in a clay pot hence the name. The clay pot along with the method of traditional cooking in a wood-fired…
This Arabic salad is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine to accompany many traditional meals such as makloubeh, hashweh, and kabseh. It is honestly so straightforward and simple to make yet packs an abundance of flavor. You only need a few key ingredients to make this refreshing Arabic salad. Only 4 vegetables are typically used…
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