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'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!

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