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Harissa

Harissa Paste (Hot Sauce of the Gods)

April 19, 2021May 25, 2021

It doesn’t get much purer or simpler than a recipe of harissa paste to delight your taste buds.

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Dukkah

Dukkah (Delicious Dipping Mix of The Ages)

April 12, 2021May 25, 2021

Spices, nuts, seeds…dukkah is a little bit of all of that in one bite, that was first invented, and mixed by the Ancient Egyptians.

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Sumac Onions

Sumac Onions (For an Added Zing)

April 10, 2021

Sumac onions add the finishing touch to so many dishes, especially meat and chicken cooked on the grill.

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sauteed mushrooms and onions

Sumac Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions

April 2, 2021May 20, 2021

Sauteed mushrooms and onions are a wonderful combination that are a wonderful addition to so many foods.

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Cayenne Pepper Sauce

Homemade Spicy Cayenne Pepper Sauce

April 1, 2021May 20, 2021

This homemade spicy cayenne pepper sauce rivals any store bought pepper hot sauce you can find on the market.

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sfiha

Sfiha (Middle Eastern Cheese Pizza)

March 13, 2021May 20, 2021

These mini “Arab Pizzas” are perfect for parties and gatherings!

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zaatar

Za’atar (Herbal Spice Mix for Life)

March 8, 2021May 25, 2021

Easily one of the tastiest mixes of herbs and spices you’ll eat when you are in the Arab world. Za’atar will wow you!

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chicken samosa

Chicken Samosa – Spicy, Crispy & Delicious

February 27, 2021May 25, 2021

Arab people tend to be big fans of Indian food, not so different from most people around the world.

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tahini sauce

Tahini Sauce (Creamy, Tasty & Traditional)

February 8, 2021May 25, 2021

Known in the Arab world as tahinia, tahini sauce is a huge staple, added to many types of sandwiches in the region.

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Hummus

Hummus (The Traditional Tasty Way)

January 18, 2021May 25, 2021

There is nothing as good or satisfying as homemade hummus, served at your very own kitchen table.

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Falafel

Falafel (The Crispy Traditional Way)

January 11, 2021August 4, 2021

One of the incredible street foods of the Middle Eastern world, this falafel recipe is the authentic one to try.

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Baba Ganoush

My Simple Baba Ganoush Recipe

January 9, 2021May 25, 2021

You can’t beat a delicious, nourishing Baba Ganoush in your mezze!

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Breaded Mushrooms

Crispy Deep-Fried Breaded Mushrooms

December 6, 2020May 25, 2021

Breaded mushrooms can be delicious – crunchy on the outside, with a lovely mushroom on the inside.

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spinach fatayer

Spinach Fatayer (Lebanese Spinach Pie)

November 22, 2020May 25, 2021

This humble spinach pie from the Middle East is anything but ordinary.

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cranberry stuffing

Festive Sourdough Cranberry Stuffing Recipe

November 9, 2020May 20, 2021

Cranberry stuffing is by far my favorite kind of stuffing at Thanksgiving, and a must for my table.

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how to cook buckwheat

How to Cook Buckwheat

October 22, 2020

Buckwheat is a relatively unknown food for many, but one you’ll be glad you tried.

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roasted garlic hummus

Roasted Garlic Hummus (Simple & Creamy)

October 15, 2020May 25, 2021

Roasted garlic hummus is one of my very favorite ways of making hummus.

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cabbage salad

Cabbage Salad (Middle Eastern Style)

October 5, 2020May 20, 2021

Cabbage salad is a favorite in my house! Just like its name implies, this is a salad using raw cabbage as one the main ingredients. 

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cream cheese stuffed peppers

Spicy Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers

September 10, 2020May 25, 2021

Cream cheese stuffed peppers are lovely in so many ways, with so many different peppers.

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cornbread muffins

Cornbread Muffins (Simple & Homemade)

August 20, 2020May 20, 2021

I remember as a child how delighted I’d be when my mother made us cornbread muffins.

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lebanese rice

Traditional Lebanese Rice with Vermicelli

August 10, 2020January 20, 2022

One of the most traditional Arabic dishes is rice, and Lebanese rice is one of the most traditional.

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fried artichoke hearts

Fried Artichoke Hearts with Sumac

July 30, 2020May 25, 2021

Artichokes are very tasty regardless of how they are cooked, but I especially like fried artichoke hearts.

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how to cook barley

How to Cook Barley (Easy Way)

July 3, 2020November 25, 2021

This is a superfood grain that is easy to cook and is delicious.

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cilantro garlic sauce

Cilantro Garlic Sauce (Creamy & Simple)

June 29, 2020November 11, 2021

You’d be surprised about just how many dishes you can use cilantro garlic sauce in. This sauce is creamy and delicious!

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hummus platter

Simply Perfect DIY Hummus Platter

June 25, 2020November 4, 2021

A hummus platter is such an easy thing to put together, it creates a mini mezze in a jiffy.

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Muhammara

Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper Dip)

April 18, 2020September 2, 2021

Muhammara is a deliciously spicy mezze dip made from roasted red peppers.

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shepherd salad

Shepherd Salad (Traditional & Easy)

February 26, 2020May 20, 2021

Across the Middle East a simple salad known as shepherd salad is common to many countries, Arab speaking and otherwise. 

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how to roast beets

How to Roast Beets

October 11, 2019

There’s no tastier vegetable side dish than roasted beets!

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How to Make Potato Salad

How to Make Potato Salad

August 18, 2019

In this quick quide, I’ll show you how to make potato salad as well as sharing with you my favorite potato salad recipe that I use!

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garlic labneh

Roasted Garlic Labneh Dip Recipe

July 10, 2019May 25, 2021

Pairing the deep taste of garlic in this labneh recipe creates the perfect partnership.

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flatbread herb butter

Flatbread with Herb Butter

July 3, 2019May 20, 2021

A glass of wine, a piece of flatbread with herb butter equals heaven!

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cauliflower fritters

Cauliflower Fritters (Msaht) for Breakfast

June 26, 2019April 21, 2022

A marvelously appetizing recipe that gives you vegetables in the morning along with your eggs.

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cold beet salad

Cold Beet Salad

June 24, 2019May 20, 2021

Beets are such a wonderful vegetable that deserve to be center stage like they are in this cold beet salad.

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fava beans

Fava Beans & Garlic

June 19, 2019May 25, 2021

Maybe this is why Egyptians are generally such happy people!

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Fried Tomatoes

Fried Tomatoes

June 7, 2019May 20, 2021

A full flavor tomato experience!

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fried okra

Fried Okra

May 14, 2019May 20, 2021

A Middle Eastern take on fried okra. This tender and crunchy side dish will spice up any meal!

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batata harra

Batata Harra (Lebanese Spicy Potatoes)

March 30, 2019September 16, 2021

Batata Harra is a wonderful addition to any mezze, with its combination of crunch and heat from the pepper, it really is to die for.

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