Traditionally, it is a salad of cucumber, tomato, crispy bread, herbs, pomegranate molasses and sumac. We have honoured the traditional recipe, but we also like to add the best herbs we have. SERVES 4-6 PREPARATION 15 MIN COOKING 5 MIN SKILL LEVEL EASY By Nadia Zerouali, Merijn Tol Ingredients 4Lebanese cucumbers 8small tomatoes sprigs of […]
Basbousa is a traditional Egyptian – middle eastern sweet cake. Basically Basbousa (also known as revani or harissa) cake is a semolina cake with coconut soaked in syrup. This dessert is popular in all Arab cuisines and many other cuisines all over the middle east. Each county has their own version of basbousa, this version […]
Knafeh or Kanafeh is super delicious middle eastern dessert that made of kadayif, cheese and syrup. If you never tried it, now it’s the time! Ingredients: 12oz (340g) kadayif/Kataifi (shredded phyllo knafeh dough) 1½ sticks (165g) + 2 tbsp unsalted butter 10oz (285g) ricotta cheese 1 cup (240 ml) water 1/2 cup (100g) sugar 1/2 […]
Learn how to make the best homemade hummus! It’s creamy, dreamy and light. This hummus recipe is easy to make—no peeling chickpeas or overnight soak required. Recipe yields about 2 cups. INGREDIENTS 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas ½ teaspoon baking soda (if you’re using canned chickpeas) […]
Ingredients For the Filling 1 kg minced beef 1 onion, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground spices Salt and pepper For the Duggus (tomato cilantro salsa) 2 tomatoes, medium 1 […]
Stuffed grape leaves dishes are very popular all over the middle eastern and Mediterranean countries. In some countries this dish called Dolma/Dolmathakia in some countries it’s called Warak Enab or sarma. There are many kinds of stuffings. In this recipe we going to make meat and rice stuffed grape leaves. Very rich and delicious dish […]
Sfiha (Lahm Bi Ajin) is an open-faced meat pie that is filled with ground beef of lamb, onions, tomatoes and tahini, perfect to make for a large gathering. INGREDIENTS FOR THE DOUGH: 3 CUPS FLOWER 2 1/2 TSP INSTANT YEAST 1/4 TSP MILK 2 TSP SALT 2 TBSP WHITE VINEGAR 3 TBSP YOGURT 200 ML […]
Creamy and easy to make basbousa Bl Qeshta. Moist, spongy, sweet and melts in your mouth. Ingredients First layer: Medium semolina: 1 cup Sugar: 3/4 cup Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup Eggs: 2 Vanilla: 1 teaspoon Baking powder: 1 tablespoon Cream: 1 can (175 grams) The second layer: Liquid milk: 2 cups Cream: 1 can (175 […]
1. Hummus (Houmous, Hommus, Hummus b’tahini) This internationally popular, beige-colored spread is traditionally made with mashed chickpeas, tahini sesame paste, lemon juice, and garlic. People across the world love hummus for its tangy flavor and the fact that it is filled with nutrients. When served, it is typically dressed with a drizzle of olive oil, […]
Isn’t it great when something taste so great but it’s equally as good for you? This Lebanese or Arabic salad does just that, a super tasty crisp salad, that I would consider a super food. It’s traditionally served as part of a mezze in the Middle Eastern Countries but I consider it mainly Lebanese. I’ve […]
