Steak with mushroom sauce is so rich in flavor (if you are okay with mushrooms) and comes together in less than a half hour. First of all, the mushroom sauce in this dish is everything. It’s so full of flavor from the mushrooms and the meat all cooking together. We love mushrooms over here as…
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Fast & Feast: So What Should We Eat!? Part 3
We have officially entered the third week of the month of Ramadan! I cannot believe how fast it is flying by! But making decisions on what to make for dinner seems to be getting harder. We can help! Ramadan is really flying by! I’m not one of those people that does the countdown every day….
Eid Time! Let’s Celebrate!
It’s Eid Time! Let’s Celebrate! After completing a wonderful month of fasting, food, family and friends, we are definitely ready to eat and enjoy the next 3 days! Everyone has their own kind of Eid celebration… Eid Time for me always meant our family meeting up with my aunt, uncle and two cousins. We would…
Bechamel Pasta
Béchamel Pasta is a very classic dish in many parts of the Arab world, but it is understood that Egyptians make some of the best behamel dishes in the region. In fact, there are endless numbers of Egyptian béchamel dishes, from what I hear. I have family members that make some of the best béchamel…
Fast & Feast: So What Should We Eat!? Part 2
It’s the second week of Ramadan and I don’t know about you, but we have made some delicious meals and enjoyed some quality time with family and friends! Here’s what Nadia and I have for this week! The second week of Ramadan is somehow always a little better than the first. The fear of the…
Beirut
Beirut, the beautiful coastal city that is the self proclaimed “Paris of the Middle East” is seeped in rich culture and deep history. Come with me as we explore all its beauty through its uniquely, delectable cuisine. Beirut has been on my bucket list for a long time. I couldn’t wait to sip some kahaw (traditional Arabic…
Beet Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing
Beet Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing only needs about three ingredients and no cook time! This is not your typical beet and goat cheese salad, it’s better! Beets are more than just bright and beautiful veggies… This Beet Salad is really something. You know why….because it’s made with almost nothing! I really love beets. I…
Chicken with 40 cloves of Garlic
Chicken with 40 cloves of garlic is a dish that blew my mind! So few ingredients will still yield an amazingly delicious and flavorful dish. This is not a famous Middle Eastern dish that I personally grew up eating. In fact, I only recently was introduced to it and I am shocked that I haven’t…
Eggplant Red Peppers in Garlic Oil
Eggplant Red Peppers in Garlic Oil is a super easy and healthy side that is full of simple flavors from the delicious veggies and of course garlic doused olive oil! Eggplant Red Peppers in Garlic Oil is a really easy dish to make! And I know, to most of us, that’s super important. I’ve really…
Philly Cheesesteak Dip
Philly Cheesesteak Dip is so delicious, easy to make and such a crowd pleaser! We get invited to a lot of potlucks and sometimes even I am stumped as to what to bring. A main dish, a side, a salad, the options are endless. Sometimes too many options is dizzying. Then I think about what…