Dolma, stuffed grape leaves, or yabra? Whichever title you give them, these rolled grape leaves stuffed with spiced meat and rice, drenched in a lemony broth take some work, but they are worth every minute of effort! Yabra, as we call it in Syria, is one of the most famous and highly regarded dishes. It…
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Creamy Spinach Red Pepper Spaghetti
Creamy spinach red pepper spaghetti came together one today when I had no idea what to make. I literally opened my fridge, found these few ingredients and thought they would make an excellent creamy warm dish that would hit the spot. And that is exactly what they did. It hit the spot so well that…
Pumpkin Alfredo
Pumpkin Alfredo with Fettuccine, dare I say, is better than the original! It’s so creamy and rich, but not heavy! It’s easy to make and perfect for the season! Pumpkin Alfredo really surprised me. I don’t know why I thought it would be bland and boring, but it wasn’t! Upside, it gives you a warm…
The 10 Best Middle Eastern Instant Pot Recipes
The 10 Best Middle Eastern Instant Pot Recipes are right here! There’s chicken, soups, vegetarian dishes, even desserts! You name it, we’ve got it! So check out which super fast, convenient meal you want to make today! I’m kind of obsessed with Instant Pots. I mean, it’s really super cool. You throw in all your…
Bulgur Zucchini Pilaf
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…
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…
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….
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….
Easter in the Middle East Part II
Easter in the middle east is a big deal! You can find delicious food, traditions and celebrations throughout the region as families gather for this age old holiday! People always think that the Middle East is not big on Easter, but that is just not true! In Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine and Iraq (to name…
