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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!

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

When it is hot outside, no one wants to be overheating as they slave away at a stove! Saffron cheesecake is ideal for any day you want to indulge but with minimal effort

The chicken gets most of its flavour from the marinade, and there are so many different ways and versions, varying from one country to another and even one family to another.

If you’ve ever been to the Middle East, you know we take our fruit cocktails and juices seriously

Kisir is quite similar to tabbouleh, but also very different.

Fatayer jibneh, which translates to cheese pies, are really easy and come together super fast with this 10-minute dough recipe.

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...

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!

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...

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

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

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!

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

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

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 is a milk pudding very similar to Italian panna cotta

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 that “burned his finger”

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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