Mujaddara.. a popular vegetarian dish throughout the Middle East Lentils, a staple ingredient, take center stage in Middle Eastern cuisine, serving as the foundation for an array of delectable dishes. Among these, Mujaddara stands out as a humble yet cherished classic in Palestinian culinary tradition. Affectionately known as the “food…
Hummus With Sautéed Mushrooms & Garlic
There is nothing the mighty Hummus can’t do Hummus is probably the most versatile dip on the planet, you can top Hummus with absolutely everything that comes to your mind, you can’t go wrong!. Topping Hummus with sautéed mushrooms & garlic is one of my favorite ways to eat Hummus…
Roasted Eggplants With Turmeric And Pomegranate Molasses
A Vibrant Eggplant appetizer Growing up, we were used to eating a lot of eggplant during the eggplant season. It’s definitely a common ingredient in our Mediterranean Middle Eastern cuisine. I love eggplant based meals! Today, I am sharing with you a delicious Mediterranean eggplant recipe that is…
Strawberry Galette
Galette comes from the old French word for pebble (galet) and is often found in the shape of a flat round pastry dough, it also refers to an open free-form tart-like pie filled with fresh fruit. This light and refreshing strawberry galette is a perfect dessert for your next spring…
Shakshuka (Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce)
Shakshuka, vegetarian, very healthy and totally addicting! Shakshuka is a North African dish that is made throughout the Middle East; it is especially popular in Palestine, Jordan, where it is often eaten for breakfast. This vegetarian one-skillet egg dish is such an easy dish for breakfast brunch or even dinner.…
NO-Knead Overnight Rye Baguettes
I chose to make these rye baguettes, when I saw the recipe at my friend’s blog Nur Pekara and wanted to try it since I have never made rye bread before. These have a lovely, rich flavor and are on the denser side. I’ll definitely be making these again, and…
Pan-Fried Halloumi Cheese
Halloumi Cheese Halloumi cheese is a white, firm, salty, and a bit rubbery cheese widely found throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean. Halloumi cheese is made from a mixture of goat’s and sheep’s milk, and sometimes cow’s milk.The cheese is often used in cooking and can be fried until brown…
How To Make Pita Bread at Home
Pita Bread Think of the bread of the Middle East and you think of pita, but really pita bread is served at just about every meal in the Middle East. I love eating pita bread with absolutely everything because it is light and doesn’t overpower any dish. Pita is…
Fenugreek Cake | Helbeh
Helbeh a traditional Palestinian cake and one of my childhood favorites. It’s a semolina cake flavored with exotic and aromatic fenugreek seeds soaked in syrup. Helbeh is the Arabic word for fenugreek seeds, which give the cake that distinctive strong nutty taste. If you like and intense sweetness, exotic spices…
Banana, Walnut & Medjool Date Cake
Dates are one of the oldest cultivated fruits in the world. It is a symbol of hospitality, rest and peace in the Middle East. This is the food that brings together all the different people from all over the region, especially during the holy month of Ramadan. Breaking the fast…