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closeup of mansaf
Dinner | Middle Eastern | Ramadan

Mansaf

Mansaf is a classic Jordanian Bedouin dish featuring tender pieces of lamb, fluffy rice, and a tangy-jameed-based yogurt sauce, all on top of a thin Middle Eastern flatbread known as Shrak. In my family, this Jordanian Mansaf recipe is number one. We crave it all year round, and it is the most requested dish we…

Appetizers

Baba Ghanoush (Roasted Eggplant Dip) topped with parsley, paprika, and lemon slices
Appetizers | Brunch | Dairy Free | Gluten Free | Middle Eastern | Ramadan | Side Dishes | Vegan and Vegetarian

Baba Ghanoush (Roasted Eggplant Dip)

Baba Ghanoush (Roasted Eggplant Dip) is a savory, creamy, smokey eggplant dip with citrus and garlic notes. This is the vegan dip of my childhood besides hummus; baba ghanoush was made on a regular whether for brunch or as a side dish to BBQ. The smokiness from the charred roasted eggplant, in contrast with the…

Brunch

Baba Ghanoush (Roasted Eggplant Dip) topped with parsley, paprika, and lemon slices
Appetizers | Brunch | Dairy Free | Gluten Free | Middle Eastern | Ramadan | Side Dishes | Vegan and Vegetarian

Baba Ghanoush (Roasted Eggplant Dip)

Baba Ghanoush (Roasted Eggplant Dip) is a savory, creamy, smokey eggplant dip with citrus and garlic notes. This is the vegan dip of my childhood besides hummus; baba ghanoush was made on a regular whether for brunch or as a side dish to BBQ. The smokiness from the charred roasted eggplant, in contrast with the…

Dairy-Free

Baba Ghanoush (Roasted Eggplant Dip) topped with parsley, paprika, and lemon slices
Appetizers | Brunch | Dairy Free | Gluten Free | Middle Eastern | Ramadan | Side Dishes | Vegan and Vegetarian

Baba Ghanoush (Roasted Eggplant Dip)

Baba Ghanoush (Roasted Eggplant Dip) is a savory, creamy, smokey eggplant dip with citrus and garlic notes. This is the vegan dip of my childhood besides hummus; baba ghanoush was made on a regular whether for brunch or as a side dish to BBQ. The smokiness from the charred roasted eggplant, in contrast with the…

Dessert

closeup piece of the biscoff icebox cake
Dessert | Ramadan

Biscoff Icebox Cake

This Biscoff Icebox Cake is the perfect no-bake and make-ahead treat that will wow your tastebuds! With only a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you will be left with a decadent dessert. Biscoff alone is addictive; mix it with fresh whipped cream and lotus cookies, and you have an irresistible bite. What is Biscoff?…

Dinner

closeup of mansaf
Dinner | Middle Eastern | Ramadan

Mansaf

Mansaf is a classic Jordanian Bedouin dish featuring tender pieces of lamb, fluffy rice, and a tangy-jameed-based yogurt sauce, all on top of a thin Middle Eastern flatbread known as Shrak. In my family, this Jordanian Mansaf recipe is number one. We crave it all year round, and it is the most requested dish we…

Drinks

top view beef shawarma in a pita bread with onion, meat, tomatoes, and pickles
Drinks | Middle Eastern | Ramadan

Beef Shawarma

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….

Gluten-Free

Easy authentic hummus recipe topped with sumac, parsley, jalapeno sauce, and olive oil.
30 Minute Meals | Appetizers | Brunch | Dairy Free | Gluten Free | Middle Eastern | Ramadan | Vegan and Vegetarian

Easy Authentic Hummus Recipe

My family’s easy authentic hummus recipe comes together in just 10 minutes! It is one of the first recipes I ever learned in the kitchen with my mom. We always used canned chickpeas for convenience and just a few simple ingredients to make this wonderful creamy vegan dip. What is Hummus? Hummus in Arabic translates…

Keto

Middle Eastern

Salads

Side Dishes

Snacks

side view of date scone on a plate
Dessert | Ramadan | Snacks

Easy Date Scones

These simple date scones are buttery, flaky, sweet, savory, and delicious. The edges are crisp, and the center is soft and bejeweled with dates. They are fabulous as a dessert, brunch item, or snack. I love that they are freezer-friendly, making them a treat that can be made ahead of time and enjoyed for weeks…

Soups

Vegan & Vegetarian