The Arabic word masoub refers to someone who is very hungry, and in this case, this filling breakfast which is popular in the colder months is a source of energy and warmth.

Like many simple dishes, it is important to use the most fresh and best quality ingredients possible, so that each shines through

The main flavour of this dish comes from the filling; it is important to use good quality ingredients because they are few and you want each one to shine

Unlike other cookies, these taste best on day two or three. Give these beauties a try and add another Eid cookie to your collection.

Making this dessert couldn’t be easier, and the best part is that you likely always have the ingredients in your pantry, ready to make whenever the craving hits.

The meaty lamb with the sweet dates is a match made in heaven.

Try out this delicious salad for Ramadan with a touch of sweetness from dates and nutty crunch

Serve warm or at room temperature with some bread and dive into this moreish dish

Make this dish and add a new favourite comfort food to your list.

Serve this on its own with bread or as a side with grilled meat or fish and prolong your summer vibes for as long as you like.

Mfaraket baid o batata, which roughly translates to “rubbed eggs and potatoes”, probably got its name from the fact that the eggs and potatoes rub elbows with the seasoning, taking them from boring boiled potatoes and eggs to a deliciously tangy salad.

Serve this with a cup of mint tea or coffee and prepare to fall in love with this creamy and crunchy dessert.

Traditionally, Qudsiya is made with more ful than hummus, but because I love hummus, I go heavier on the hummus, but the ratios are up to personal preference.

In Turkiye they called it 'mosaic cake' which is actually the perfect name for it because when you cut into the cake, the cookies look like little mosaic tiles

'It always amazes me how simple ingredients can make such a delicious and balanced dish'

This crispy dough dunked in fragrant syrup is perfect for that hit of sugar we crave after a day of fasting

There is nothing more classic than a roast chicken, and it is something almost everyone loves

These delicious dumplings are the Arab world’s answer to ravioli, stuffed with meat and cooked in a garlicy, herby, yogurt sauce, they are seriously addictive.

If you ever want someone to feel special, you make them grape leaves, it is definitely a love language everyone in the Middle East understands

Many grandmas are great at cooking or baking, but not many are great with actually documenting their recipes or even quantifying them!

Meat and potatoes are a popular pairing. Almost every country has a variation of these two ingredients together, today we are going to be exploring the dish Dawoud Basha.

We all have dishes we associate with specific people and many of my traditional recipes are associated with a grandmother, aunt, or another relative

This soup is definitely a crowd-pleaser, loved by adults and children alike, no matter what time of year you have it!

While you can find these wings at many Middle Eastern restaurants, they are so easy to make at home you won’t need to go out. The ingredients are also ones we usually have at home, meaning this dish can come together in half an hour

With the month of January being dubbed as "Veganuary", I thought that it would be a good idea to share one of my favourite comfort foods that also happens to be vegan. Even better, it is pretty much a one pan wonder!

In my opinion, there are two types of people in the world, those who prefer tomato-based stews and sauces and those who prefer cream or yogurt-based ones.

This is one of the easiest and most delicious desserts out there that is a true crowd-pleaser

The colder the weather gets, the warmer the foods we crave, and with the current weather, I am definitely in the mood for soup.

Ful is said to date all the way back to Ancient Egypt, while 2,600 fava beans were discovered at a late Neolithic site on the outskirts of Nazareth. The fact that this dish withstood the test of time shows just how tasty it is, in all of its versions, which can be found in the Levant, Egypt, the Gulf and Africa.

We may not be able to confirm the exact origins of this dessert, but any dessert with its own parade must be special!

Growing up, taking a zeit and za'atar sandwich to school for lunch was not cool, nor was my humous and falafel sandwich. The delicious food my grandmothers, mother, and...

Fatayer sabanekh, meaning spinach pies and don't you worry, making dough is much easier than you would think!