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Items by Maha Salah
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Fatayer Jibneh (Cheese fatayer)
Fatayer jibneh, which translates to cheese pies, are really easy and come together super fast with this 10-minute dough recipe....
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Madlouqa
We are ending our Ramadan series on a sweet note with our dessert madlouqa, or as many in the Levant pronounce it, madloua’a. In Ramadan, we generally have dessert almost every night, or at least some fresh fruit, and for lots of people, this is the highlight of their...
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Shourba Libiya
This soup is one of my favourites and I am happy to have it as a meal on its own, as it is quite filling and hearty!...
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Tabbouleh and Salata bil tahini
We started off our Ramadan series with a Ramadan favourite, Sambousek, and today we are making two salads that would go great with the Sambousek as well as many other dishes on your Ramadan table. In the Middle East, we have salad almost every day in Ramadan and on...
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Sambousek bil jibneh
Give these crispy cheesy treats a try and I promise you won’t spend another Ramdan without them!...
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Libyan Imbakbaka
This rich and tomatoey stew filled with meat and pasta is perfect if you’re looking for something that screams instant warmth!...
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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!...
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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! ...
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Fasooliya Bayda
Baby it's cold outside - so give this hearty bean stew a try and warm up over this delicious meal ...
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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....
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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...
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Pumpkin mutabbal
Try this recipe with your favourite autumn gourd and add this recipe to the fall foods you look forward to!...
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Fattet jaj
Whip up this culinary delight and share it your government-sanctioned six friends of your choice......
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Basbousa with condensed milk
Basbousa, also known as hareesa or namoura, is one of the most popular Middle Eastern desserts....
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Bayd o bazayla
Bayd o bazayla translates to eggs and peas and there is little more added to the dish....
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Mahshi kousa
Kousa mahshi, translating to stuffed courgettes, is one of those super comforting dishes that most people love! ...
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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!...
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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...
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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...
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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....
