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…
Entrees
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…
Eggplant “Upside Down” Rice Cake- aka Ma’loubay
Eggplant “Upside Down” Rice Cake is a deliciously spiced, savory dish known by its Arabic name Ma’loubay, meaning upside down. This is because of the way you flip it like a cake to serve! Eggplant “Upside Down” Rice Cake is one of my favorite dishes! I’ve loved it since I was kid and still request…
Fast & Feast: So What Should We Eat!? Part 1
During the month of Ramadan we fast all day and feast at night! One of the most common struggles isn’t just the hunger, but what to make when you actually can eat! Check in every Monday for what Nadia and I are making for the week! Click the photos below! As you may or may…
Chicken and Seafood Paella
Chicken and Seafood Paella is your answer to the many paellas out there that are so intimidating to make and/or you don’t eat chorizo. Do not fear, your paella answers are here! Paella is one of the few rice dishes that cooks uncovered. My instinct kept making me grab the lid and try to…
Spaghetti with yogurt and garlic sauce
Spaghetti with yogurt and garlic sauce is the fastest entree you can put together! This is a classic Syrian dish even though pasta is not stereotypical Syrian ingredient. There is nothing I do not love about this dish; the crunchy pine nuts, the creamy yogurt garlic sauce, or just the way it all comes together…
Tomato and Parsley Braised Beef Short Ribs
Tomato and Parsley Braised Beef Short Ribs are the fall off the bone and melt in your mouth kind of dish that is filled with flavor and is so easy to put together! Honestly, the broth on its own is so amazingly tasty. I could pour it into a cup and just drink it as…
Spinach and Parmesan stuffed Portobello mushroom
Spinach and Parmesan Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms are going to become your new favorite dish to whip up because they are packed with flavor and are so easy to make! My sister does not like mushrooms or the thought of them, and I think about what she’s missing out on every time I make this dish….
Mixed Vegetable Casserole
Mixed vegetable casserole is an easy and convenient recipe that can be made with any veggies you have on hand. Plus, the tomato meat sauce makes it a more filling, cozy, comfort food you won’t get enough of! Mixed vegetable casserole sounds kinda lame I know. So, I really dwelled on what to title the…
30 minutes Valentines Day Dinner Menu! Quick & Easy!
30 Minutes Valentines Day Dinner Menu is a quick, delicious, and easy meal! I’ve made a quick and easy Valentines day dinner that’s under 30 minutes! So , look no further! Although everyone may have their own way of celebrating Valentine’s Day, whether it’s a romantic dinner out or a cozy dinner in, wearing red…