Honey Raisin Couscous is the perfect side dish if you want something light, slightly sweet with a touch of tang! Couscous is very common in North African cuisine like Libyan, Tunisian and Moroccan food but not very common in Syria. Syrians are definitely more rice oriented while in those countries couscous is used in place…
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Fava Beans with Garlic Cilantro Oil aka- Ful bil Zeit
Fava Beans with Garlic Cilantro Oil is all about the bean! These big green beans are so good that we let them shine solo with some simple garlic oil and herbs! Fava beans, also known as broad beans, are pretty awesome. As some of you may or may not know, a classic Arabic breakfast food…
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…
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…
Simple Arabic Rice with Vermicelli
Simple Arabic Rice with Vermicelli is a basic rice recipe with a very special ingredient! It adds the most subtle flavor, yet you will never want to make plain rice ever again! Good old white rice…it goes well with almost everything, true. But, sometimes, it seems like it could just use a little something special…
Baked Falafel Cupcakes with Pickled Vegetables & Tahini Yogurt Drizzle
Baked falafel cupcakes with pickled vegetables & tahini yogurt drizzle are a healthy, convenient and very cute way to serve and eat a traditional Middle Eastern favorite! Baked falafel cupcakes are clearly not traditional at all, but they are super cute and very easy to eat! Of course, I love the traditional fried, round version,…
Leek & Carrot Saute aka Barasia
Leek & carrot saute aka Barasia is a light and fresh vegetable medley that’s a one pan wonder and only requires two main ingredients! But from the taste you would never know! Barasia in Arabic means leeks. It is a popular dish in Syria, and from what I’ve heard many other countries in the…
Potato Thyme Gratin
Potato Thyme Gratin is the ultimate comfort food that is perfectly creamy and gooey cheesy with a simple little secret! This is another Yaseen dish that really hits the spot and of course he made it right in front of me, so quickly, I barely had time to photograph it! There is a secret ingredient…
Quick & Easy Eggplant Bell Pepper Dip
Quick & Easy Eggplant Bell Pepper Dip is a light and healthy way to switch up your dip routine with a roasted, tangy flavor and lots of crunch! This is such an easy eggplant bell pepper dip to make. I know how much that matters to most of us, whether you have the time or…