Creamy mushroom stew with a nutty kick and basil filled aroma. The perfect 30-min meal for any winter night. When I found out my daughters were lactose intolerant, I wanted to create creamy meals that suited all members of my family. This delicious dish is quick and easy to make! Without meat, it takes a short 30 minutes to…
A creamy eggplant dish paired with the rich flavorful combo of tomatoes and spices. My children love vegetables, some more than others. Eggplant is a loved vegetable in my family because it’s versatile. There are many traditional Middle Eastern dishes that use eggplant as the main ingredient. Moussaka is well known all over the Middle East and made differently…
This traditional Middle Eastern sweet cake infused with coconut is an easy and delectable dessert to make for any gathering! My husband doesn’t like desserts because Middle Eastern sweets are traditionally very sweet and usually drenched in sweet syrup called “aatar”. However, he loves Basbousa because I make it deliciously light. Learn how to make my Basbousa by watching…
A hearty dish for any potato lover! At first glance, this may look like a version of American mashed potatoes. However, unlike mashed potatoes, Palestinian potato salad is a very hearty and healthy side dish. With its zesty kick and herb filled flavor, this side dish is a great addition to any seafood and BBQ meals. Watch me make…
One of the world’s healthiest foods in a delicious stew. Popeye would approve! You don’t often hear of children loving their green vegetables, and especially not spinach. When I first became a mother, friends told me stories of how they made sure they had their children watch shows like Popeye to show their kids how important it was to eat…
Rice is a staple in all Middle Eastern households. It can be eaten with almost any Middle Eastern dish, especially stews. Making plain rice is very easy, but it’s the spices and the way you make it that makes all the difference. It can also be topped with all kinds of vegetables. Sahtein! Enjoy! Topped with green olives and Mediterranean…
Deliciously light, flaky and savory pastry. A quick an easy meal for any weeknight. No cooking expertise needed! You don’t need to be a chef or cook to put this meal together. It’s quick. It’s easy. It requires simple ingredients, but tastes amazing! Whether you’re a mother or college student, this is a meal anyone can put together on any…