This simple vegan mango coconut mousse comes together with just three ingredients and is then elevated by a candied pistachio crumble over the top. It is super refreshing and creamy, the perfect summer weather mango dessert. Best of all, it takes just 15 min to make and is gelatin-free! The rest is chill time, an…
This easy labneh dip recipe has got to be hands down one of my favorite mezze’s that is so underrated but unbelievably delicious. The labneh, which is a strained thick yogurt resembling soft cheese, is flavored with fresh garlic, dill, walnuts, and more. The combination is spectacular and quite addicting. There is brightness from the…
My family’s easy authentic hummus recipe comes together in just 10 minutes! It is one of the first recipes I ever learned in the kitchen with my mom. We always used canned chickpeas for convenience and just a few simple ingredients to make this wonderful creamy vegan dip. What is Hummus? Hummus in Arabic translates…
This Biscoff Icebox Cake is the perfect no-bake and make-ahead treat that will wow your tastebuds! With only a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you will be left with a decadent dessert. Biscoff alone is addictive; mix it with fresh whipped cream and lotus cookies, and you have an irresistible bite. What is Biscoff?…
Mansaf is a classic Jordanian Bedouin dish featuring tender pieces of lamb, fluffy rice, and a tangy-jameed-based yogurt sauce, all on top of a thin Middle Eastern flatbread known as Shrak. In my family, this Jordanian Mansaf recipe is number one. We crave it all year round, and it is the most requested dish we…
Lamb Tagine, the stew, classically incorporates savory and sweet ingredients to make a complex dish with a richly spiced flavor. You will see an array of seasonings in this stew that sets it apart from anything you’ve probably tried, like cinnamon and cardamom. It is a comforting, cozy meal that pairs perfectly with plain couscous…
These Palestinian date ring cookies, also known as Kaek bil’ ajwa ( date stuffed cookies ) or Kaek Asawer (bracelet cookies), remind me of the holidays. My mom would always bake a batch of these to enjoy throughout Ramadan and to celebrate Eid. I can smell the anise in the cookie dough just thinking of…
Ouzi, Ghuzi, Qoozi, or Khuzi (قوزي in Arabic), pronounced “ooze,” is a beloved Arab spiced rice dish jeweled with peas, carrots, and succulent lamb. It is a delicious meal that is perfect for a gathering. It is aromatic and flavorful, from the well-seasoned rice to the melt-in-your-mouth lamb. All of this isn’t complete without the…
Taboon bread is a Palestinian yeasted flatbread that is crisp on the edges yet soft and chewy in the center. It is one of the region’s most popular traditional breads. Khobez Taboon is commonly cooked in a clay oven on top of hot stones. This recipe is very similar to my aunt’s, except I have…
This baked lamb and vegetables dish has a special place in my heart. My late maternal grandmother, Teta Fathiya, would make the most delicious sneeyet lahmeh (baked lamb and vegetables). Every other summer, we would visit overseas for two months; this was the first meal she always served us. The meat is incredibly tender. We…
