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Maha Salah

 

Items by Maha Salah

  • Sambousek bil jibneh

    Give these crispy cheesy treats a try and I promise you won’t spend another Ramdan without them!...

  • Libyan Imbakbaka

    This rich and tomatoey stew filled with meat and pasta is perfect if you’re looking for something that screams instant warmth!...

  • Karabeej Halab

    There is nothing like these warm fried strips of dough that are soaked in syrup, so super crispy on the outside and soft and syrupy on the inside!...

  • Taita’s shorbet ayaneen (Rice and meatball soup)

    Rice and meatball soup is perfect when you need something warm and comforting and the rice is great when you have a tummy ache! ...

  • Fasooliya Bayda

    Baby it's cold outside - so give this hearty bean stew a try and warm up over this delicious meal ...

  • Sfeeha (Meat pies)

    There are so many dough recipes out there and everyone swears by theirs. I have a few recipes I like to rotate, but this one is fail-proof and super quick....

  • Muhalabiya with figs

    Muhalabiya is a milk pudding very similar to Italian panna cotta...

  • Harra Osbao

    There are a couple of different stories behind the naming of this dish, but they all involve an impatient individual who had to taste it while it was being cooked, so they put their finger in the pot and burned it, hence the name “Harra Osbao”, meaning the dish...

  • Pumpkin mutabbal

    Try this recipe with your favourite autumn gourd and add this recipe to the fall foods you look forward to!...

  • Fattet jaj

    Whip up this culinary delight and share it your government-sanctioned six friends of your choice......

  • Basbousa with condensed milk

    Basbousa, also known as hareesa or namoura, is one of the most popular Middle Eastern desserts....

  • Bayd o bazayla

    Bayd o bazayla translates to eggs and peas and there is little more added to the dish....

  • Mahshi kousa

    Kousa mahshi, translating to stuffed courgettes, is one of those super comforting dishes that most people love! ...

  • Pistachio Ma’amoul Cheesecake 

    This cheesecake is one of Maha's favourite creations and we truly hope it becomes an Eid (or any time of the year) favourite of yours too!...

  • Qirs agaili

    Do you ever crave a food you’ve never even tried and have only seen on TV?...

  • Othmaliye

    Fit for the Sultans, this dessert dates back to the time of the Ottoman Empire and it is where it gets its name from...

  • Yakhni batata 

    This potato and chicken stew gives you that hug in a bowl you crave in the winter...

  • Cardamom and vanilla cupcakes with date and tahini frosting

    When I think of the flavours of Ramadan and Eid, cardamom coffee and date-filled ma’amoul automatically come to mind...

  • Lentils two ways

    Lentils are not only delicious, in all their varieties, but they are also a great source of plant-based protein and are high in iron....

  • Mabrousheh (grated jam tartlets)

    Want something sweet and easy to make? This is for you! ...

  • Yakhni sabanigh (spinach stew)

    This dish, Yakhni Sabanigh, meaning spinach stew, is the perfect way to eat well, without feeling like we are taking medicine...

  • Recipes to welcome Ramadan

    Learn quick and easy ways to make dishes that will please all your family, from falafel with a side of mutabbal to dessert of hilbeh and makroutah...

  • Shawarma 

    Who doesn’t love grilled meat in soft bread and a garlicky sauce?...

  • Bukhari rice and chicken

    This type of rice is very popular in the Gulf, with different countries calling it different names...