Green beans in tomato onion stew is so simple and quick to make, as your family eats it all up you can whip up more on the spot! This dish is pronounced fasuleeyay in Arabic. And it’s yet another dish that I make quite often because it tastes amazing and is so simple to…
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Sumac Cumin Crusted Salmon
sumac cumin crusted salmon will be your go-to for quick flavorful weeknight fish! Ok so confession, I didn’t necessarily love salmon until recently. Anyone else feel this way? Anyone? It used to always taste kinda bland to me. For a while the only way I would make it, (and the only reason I only…
Valentines Day Semolina Sponge Cake Namoura || Basbousa || Hareesay
valentine’s day semolina sponge cake is what you make when love is in the air! What is everyone doing for Valentines Day??? I have such a love hate relationship with this holiday and let me explain why. Despite the fact that my last name means love in Arabic, so I believe everything love and hearts…
Kofta Tahini
kofta tahini uses the hummus superstar ingredient in an exciting, new way! THERES MORE TO DO WITH TAHINI THAN MAKE HUMMUS! I feel like with all the hummus recipes out there I even forget that we use tahini for so much more then just hummus! And this is one of those things, kthanksbye. But seriously,…
Zaatar Crusted Lemon Chicken
zaatar crusted lemon chicken is covered in zesty, tangy herby goodness that will make you wish every night was a chicken dinner night! First of all, let me clarify how it’s pronounced. It’s not zaatar like some sort of Zoro Spaniard sword fighter, it’s actually pronounced za’tar. The apostrophe is a slight pause and a…
Baked Eggplant in Tomato Meat Stew [ Sayniya’it baitinjan a.ka. Tray of Eggplant]
Baked eggplant in tomato meat stew is a warm and cozy meal that’s simple and filling! Serve with warm pita bread or white rice ******** When I typed this post I was in the Middle East BUT the internet connection was so poor that I literally couldn’t post this! I had all these plans of…
Eggplant “Upside down” Savory Rice Cake
eggplant “upside down” savory rice cake is a delicious and fun way to present a savory meal like a beautiful dessert! The name of this dish, ma’loubay literally translates to “upside down” because of the way it is served by first flipping it upside down like a beautiful cake with layers of rice, meat and…
Mjaddara Rice & Lentils with Caramelized Onions
Mjaddara rice & lentils with caramelized onions is an amazing vegetarian dish that is not just delicious, but healthy and filling! The onions are everything! I’m not going to lie, this is not the first dish that comes to my mind when I think of what to make for dinner. I usually only make it…
Middle Eastern Rice and Peas with Cucumber Yogurt {Riz ou bazalaya}
Middle Eastern Rice and Peas with Cucumber Yogurt {Riz ou bazalaya} is so perfect because the protein, veggies, and grains are all in one dish and it tastes amazing! I’m eating this dish as I type this post, and I forgot how much I love it! Miss no appetite ever Ayla is asking for…
Zaatar Crusted Shrimp with Lemon Tahini Drizzle
Zaatar Crusted Shrimp with Lemon Tahini Drizzle was a major aha moment for me! Duh, why wouldn’t shrimp, zaatar, and lemon tahini taste amazing together? You have no idea the high that I get after my husband gives me the thumbs up after trying something that I created in the kitchen! This was one…