Learn how to make Delicious Middle Eastern Fattet Chicken Musakhan , following these simple recipe steps. YIELDS 4 ServingsPREP TIME 30 minsCOOK TIME 1 hr 10 minsTOTAL TIME 1 hr 40 mins Ingredients 2.2 lbs (1 kg) chicken 1 large onion, quarterly chopped 1 cinnamon stick 10 whole black peppercorns 10 whole cardamom pods 1 tablespoon salt The Rice: 2 tablespoons […]
Is there anything more appetizing than Kousa Mahshi (Stuffed Zucchini)? It’s one of the most famous and delicious Arabic dishes. There are many ways to prepare the filling of zucchini. In this recipe it stuffed with rice, meat, spices, and cooked with tomato sauce. All ingredients are easy to find in your kitchen. Ingredients Zucchini […]
Flavorful meat kebabs are baked in the oven. Simply mix the meat with onion, garlic, parsley and spices, thread on skewers, and bake for 15-20 minutes. YIELDS 4 Servings PREP TIME 1 hr COOK TIME 20 mins TOTAL TIME 1 hr 20 mins Easy Ingredients 2 lbs minced meat (beef, lamb or mixed) 1 onion, minced 1/4 […]
No mezze platter is complete without hummus. A hearty, tangy dip, that keeps everyone coming back for more, hummus is perfect for entertaining. But this classic Middle Eastern favourite is great for jazzing up other dishes such as BBQ meat, vegetables, and salads. Requiring only a few ingredients, you can whip up this classic chickpea […]
Stuffed Potatoes (Batata Mahshieh Bel-laham) is mostly made in the Levant, but other areas do their own form and style of batata Mahshieh. It is surely something your friends and family will love. YIELDS 12 Servings PREP TIME 1 hr 30 mins COOK TIME 1 hr 45 mins TOTAL TIME 3 hrs 15 mins Ingredients […]
Makrouta combines layer upon layer of flaky dough and sweetness By Nur Ashour I have an obsession with maamoul, a date-filled biscuit, which ranks as my favourite thing about Ramadan and Eid. Every year I’d help my mom make it. We’d gather around the living room table at night and each have a certain task. […]
YIELD: Makes about 5 cups, serving 8 to 10ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutesTOTAL TIME: 2 hours 15 minutes, plus overnight soak Ingredients 1/2 pound dried chickpeas (about 1 1/4 level cups; 225g)2 teaspoons (12g) baking soda, dividedKosher salt1 small onion, split in half1 small stalk celery1 small carrot2 medium cloves garlic2 bay leaves1 sprig rosemary (optional)1 […]
The tastiest and most delicious baked kafta bi siniyyeh with Potatoes and tomatoes. It is best served hot and with white rice. Ingredients Meat seasoning: Minced meat: 1 kilo (2.2 lbs) Onions: 2 ,finely chopped Garlic: 4 cloves, finely chopped Tomato: 2, finely minced Parsley: 1 cup, finely chopped Tomato paste: 3 tbsp Hot sauce: […]
This is an easy yet tasty dish to make. Baked ground beef or lamb and tender potatoes with a creamy tahini sauce will satisfy your hunger craving. Ingredients: For Kofta: 2 lbs (1 kg) lean meat 1 medium onion, quarterly chopped 3 garlic cloves 1/2 pinch parsley 1/4 pinch coriander 1 tbsp Lebanese 7 spice mix 2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 […]
How to make this comforting freekeh soup Nutritious, flavoursome and easy to eat – perfect for the end of a busy day By Rania Alhamed After a day of fasting during Ramadan, Muslims need a healthy meal at iftar which is nutritious, hot and comforting. That is why soup is a great meal to break […]
