Pomegranate Lamb shanks will be on your dinner table at least once a week I guarantee it. Even for those of you that are hesitant to try lamb, this will wow you too. I usually make my lamb shanks one way and while they are delicious the way I make them, I was excited to…
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Beef Shawerma
Beef Shawarma platters are so fun to spice up the traditional sandwich and make it your own. This particular recipe is going to blow you away! Just a handful of spices that you probably already have in your pantry will bring a traditional middle eastern dish right to your table. Traditional shawarma Traditional shawarma is…
Eggplant Fetteh
Eggplant fetteh is an extravagant dish that might be one of the easiest dishes to serve guests or enjoy on a weeknight, if done correctly that is (see below for clarification). What is fetteh? Fetteh, which translates to “crumbs” in Arabic is made of stale pita bread (usually) and fresh bread that is usually fried…
Cumin Chicken with Spinach Couscous
Cumin Chicken with Spinach Couscous could very easily be a one pot dish which makes it even more special. It comes together in no time and the use of pearl couscous elevates this dish as special for guests as it is for a weeknight dinner. I like to cook the pearl couscous separately and then…
One Pot Sweet Rice and Chicken
One Pot Sweet Rice and Chicken is most similar to a paella with a sweeter kick and much easier to make. You really just need a handful of ingredients to make this dish. Like most of the dishes I make, if you don’t have an ingredient or two, it’s not that big of a deal….
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…
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…
Pumpkin Kibbeh
Pumpkin Kibbeh is a game changer! Kibbeh used to be for superstar kitchen cooks but now you can make this is no time and even ahead of time! Pumpkin kibbeh is basically the middle eastern version of shepherd’s pie. It’s a savory pie made with meat and bulgar wheat filled with a variety of…
Eggplant “Upside down” Savory Rice Cake
eggplant “upside down” savory rice cake is a delicious and fun way to present a savory meal like a beautiful dessert! The name of this dish, ma’loubay literally translates to “upside down” because of the way it is served by first flipping it upside down like a beautiful cake with layers of rice, meat and…