Bulgur Zucchini Pilaf with Garlic Cilantro Ground Beef is a perfect go to dish when you want delicious flavor in a light yet filling meal. It’s definitely made on the regular in my house! Bulgur Zucchini Pilaf, a dish that I have favored since I was a kid. I eat it all the time. It’s…
Entrees
Quinoa Crusted Chicken
Quinoa crusted chicken is a healthier, yummier version of the usual breaded chicken. Plus, the quinoa makes for a better texture! Why does breaded chicken get all the love!? Quinoa crusted chicken has been my breaded chicken replacement. Breaded chicken goes great with dishes like chicken parmesan and chicken tenders/nuggets. But, that can often time…
Steak with Mushroom Sauce
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…
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….