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ALL RECIPES
Maamoul (Date Filled Semolina Cookies)
Maamoul is a Middle Eastern date filled cookie that is popular around Ramadan.
Qatayef (Arabic Sweet Stuffed Pancakes)
Qatayef is definitely one of the loveliest desserts in the Middle East. The recipe is a bit fiddly, but definitely worth making at home.
Dolmades (Stuffed Grape Leaves) Recipe
This has to be one of my very favorite meals in the world, dolmades is of course the Greek name most people know.
Simply Delicious Vanilla Macarons Recipe
Vanilla Macarons are delicious little desserts that melt in your mouth.
Homemade Grilled Beef Shawarma Recipe
This beef shawarma recipe will allow you to make this beloved and delicious street food at home.
Sourdough English Muffins
Sourdough English Muffins are one of the tastiest breakfast breads in my opinion, unique and delicious.
MAIN INGREDIENTS
APPETIZERS & SNACKS
Creamy Almond Ricotta (Dairy Free)
To celebrate Veganuary, I decided to make a vegan version of one of my favorite dips.
Crispy Baked Salt and Vinegar Wings
Chicken wings are a wonderful way to eat chicken with lots of different topping choices, and these salt and vinegar wings are no exception.
Crispy Za’atar Breaded Mushrooms Recipe
Add a twist to your breaded mushrooms by adding some earthy za’atar to get a really bold flavor.
Spinach Fatayer (Lebanese Spinach Pie)
This humble spinach pie from the Middle East is anything but ordinary.
Palestinian Sfiha Recipe
These mini “Arab Pizzas” are perfect for parties and gatherings!
Cauliflower Fritters
A marvelously appetizing recipe that gives you vegetables in the morning along with your eggs.
BREAKFAST
Sourdough English Muffins
Sourdough English Muffins are one of the tastiest breakfast breads in my opinion, unique and delicious.
Almond Flour Biscuits (Gluten Free)
Almond flour biscuits are a really good option for a gluten free diet.
Foul Mudammas (Egyptian Fava Beans)
Foul Mudammas is said to be one of the healthiest foods you can come across.
Family Favorite Sourdough Biscuits Recipe
Sourdough biscuits are one of those foods that I love. Many of us have a favorite memory of our treasured biscuit moment.
Homemade Chicken Breakfast Sausage Recipe
Looking for a healthy and tastier alternative to traditional sausage on your breakfast?
Roasted Garlic Labneh Dip Recipe
Pairing the deep taste of garlic in this labneh recipe creates the perfect partnership.
CHICKEN
Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers
When you feel like something spicy and cheesy try these cheesy buffalo chicken stuffed peppers.
Crispy Baked Salt and Vinegar Wings
Chicken wings are a wonderful way to eat chicken with lots of different topping choices, and these salt and vinegar wings are no exception.
Homemade Chicken Breakfast Sausage Recipe
Looking for a healthy and tastier alternative to traditional sausage on your breakfast?
Rice Stuffed Chicken
Rice stuffed chicken is a wonderful dish with tons of flavors and textures to satisfy any palate.
Chicken & Sumac Rolls
Musakhan in a wrap! Brilliant! All the flavors in one neat package!
BASICS
My Simple Seven Spices Mix
Add the taste of the Middle East to your cooking with my simple Seven Spices mix!
SWEETS
Maamoul (Date Filled Semolina Cookies)
Maamoul is a Middle Eastern date filled cookie that is popular around Ramadan.
Qatayef (Arabic Sweet Stuffed Pancakes)
Qatayef is definitely one of the loveliest desserts in the Middle East. The recipe is a bit fiddly, but definitely worth making at home.
Week #12: Illinois – Apple Fritters
This week we’re in Illinois! I’ve spent a lot of time in this State but didn’t know much at all about what foods were popular.
Simply Delicious Vanilla Macarons Recipe
Vanilla Macarons are delicious little desserts that melt in your mouth.
Fresh Strawberry Coulis Recipe
When you are in the mood to jazz up your dessert, just add a strawberry coulis and your dessert will immediately go from the ordinary to the extraordinary.
Week #8: Florida – Key Lime Pie
This week we’re in Florida! I love the Latin American influence in the food here.
MEZZE
Creamy Almond Ricotta (Dairy Free)
To celebrate Veganuary, I decided to make a vegan version of one of my favorite dips.
Foul Mudammas (Egyptian Fava Beans)
Foul Mudammas is said to be one of the healthiest foods you can come across.
Palestinian Sfiha Recipe
These mini “Arab Pizzas” are perfect for parties and gatherings!
Best Roasted Garlic Hummus Recipe
If you’re going to flavor hummus with anything, make it roasted garlic!
Roasted Garlic Labneh Dip Recipe
Pairing the deep taste of garlic in this labneh recipe creates the perfect partnership.
Flatbread with Herb Butter
A glass of wine, a piece of flatbread with herb butter equals heaven!
SALADS
Shepherd Salad (Traditional & Easy)
Across the Middle East a simple salad known as shepherd salad is common to many countries, Arab speaking and otherwise.
Zaatar Salad
With an ancient and delicious herb at its center, this zaatar salad is a blend of local ingredients that will give your diners something new and different to enjoy.
Cold Beet Salad
Beets are such a wonderful vegetable that deserve to be center stage like they are in this cold beet salad.
MEAT
Dolmades (Stuffed Grape Leaves) Recipe
This has to be one of my very favorite meals in the world, dolmades is of course the Greek name most people know.
Easy Ghormeh Sabzi Recipe (Persian Stew)
When I need warming up on those cold, wet or snowy days, Ghormeh Sabzi comes to mind immediately.
Kafta (Lebanese Grilled Beef Kebabs)
These Lebanese grilled beef kebabs are perfect for entertaining all year round.
Kibbeh Nayeh (Raw Seasoned Ground Lamb)
Kibbeh Nayeh, most often known as a Lebanese dish, is one of those foods that’s like Marmite, you either love it or hate it.
Malfouf (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
Malfouf is cabbage leaves stuffed with rice and meat, creating an explosion of flavor delivered directly to your mouth!
Roast Lamb with Middle Eastern Spices
This roast lamb just falls off the bone, giving you a juicy and luscious meal!
SIDE DISHES
Shepherd Salad (Traditional & Easy)
Across the Middle East a simple salad known as shepherd salad is common to many countries, Arab speaking and otherwise.
Homemade Spicy Cayenne Pepper Sauce
This homemade spicy cayenne pepper sauce rivals any store bought pepper hot sauce you can find on the market.
Palestinian Sfiha Recipe
These mini “Arab Pizzas” are perfect for parties and gatherings!
Flatbread with Herb Butter
A glass of wine, a piece of flatbread with herb butter equals heaven!
Cold Beet Salad
Beets are such a wonderful vegetable that deserve to be center stage like they are in this cold beet salad.
VEGETARIAN
Creamy Almond Ricotta (Dairy Free)
To celebrate Veganuary, I decided to make a vegan version of one of my favorite dips.
Spinach Fatayer (Lebanese Spinach Pie)
This humble spinach pie from the Middle East is anything but ordinary.
Lentil Stew with Pasta Recipe
There is nothing like the meal that gives you that warm and happy feeling!
Mujadara
The rice and lentils in this recipe are a power couple that pack a punch when it comes to nutrition. Enjoy great flavor and excellent nutrition all at once!
FISH
Fish with Tahini Sauce
A wonderful twist on baking fish, that will definitely get people talking!
Spicy Shrimp
When you want something light, delicious, and spicy, there is no other way to go. This fills all the senses!
Sumac Deep Fried Fish
Fish is a wonderfully healthy food we should enjoy more of. It’s low in fat, high in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamin D, the list
BREAD
Sourdough English Muffins
Sourdough English Muffins are one of the tastiest breakfast breads in my opinion, unique and delicious.
Almond Flour Biscuits (Gluten Free)
Almond flour biscuits are a really good option for a gluten free diet.
Family Favorite Sourdough Biscuits Recipe
Sourdough biscuits are one of those foods that I love. Many of us have a favorite memory of our treasured biscuit moment.
The Tastiest Sourdough Sandwich Bread
Upgrade your lunches with this authentic sourdough sandwich bread recipe.
Palestinian Sfiha Recipe
These mini “Arab Pizzas” are perfect for parties and gatherings!
SOUPS
Garlic Soup
This garlic soup is one that everyone has to eat. 100 cloves of garlic can pack a powerful punch!
Spiced Cauliflower Soup
The oven roasted cauliflower combined with spices and yogurt delivers a refreshingly spicy taste to the mouth that revels in the intricacy of the flavors of the dish.
Freekeh Soup
An ancient superfood that has been a staple part of the diet in the Middle East for centuries. Freekeh is a perfect alternative to quinoa.
Middle Eastern Lentil Soup
This is a lovely and hearty Middle Eastern lentil soup. When I think of soup this is the one that first comes to mind. The
VEGETABLES
Homemade Spicy Cayenne Pepper Sauce
This homemade spicy cayenne pepper sauce rivals any store bought pepper hot sauce you can find on the market.
Fried Okra
A Middle Eastern take on fried okra. This tender and crunchy side dish will spice up any meal!
Hello! I’m Chef Tariq.
