Mansaf, the meal of celebrations. My personal Mansaf recipe, a mix of meat and cauliflower cooked in yogurt and plated over stone baked bread. I still remember that my mother would begin preparing very early in the morning when she was going to make Mansaf. My mother always prepared Mansaf when we were going to have a guest visiting…
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Palestinian Stuffed Grape Leaves – Warak Dawali [GF; VO]
A delicious stuffing wrapped with a zesty kick! My eldest daughter’s favorite meal since she was 5 years old is stuffed grape leaves, both vegetarian and with meat. Every time I make this meal, I am reminded by beautiful memories from my daughter’s childhood. When my eldest daughter was very young, my parents, my husband, my daughter, and I used…
Creamy Mushroom Stew [GF; VO]
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…
Palestinian Moussaka Beitinjaan (Eggplant & Tomato Layered Dish) [GF; VO]
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…