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"Lahm Bi Ajin" or Sfiha pastries are among the most loved pastries (Muajanat) in the Middle East. Lahm Bi Ajin is very popula...

Over the years I have tried dozens of dough recipes to prepare my pizza’s and Arabic pastries “Muajanat”’ until I settled on two favo...

I grew up in a global home; Armenian father, Bulgarian mother, living in Jordan in the Middle East! Needless to say, I grew up with m...

Arabic and Middle Eastern food is famous for its wide selection of appetizers, what we refer to as “Mazzes. Pickles are a major corner ston...

Vaspov Kufta is a traditional Armenian dish. The word Vospov means Lentils, and Kufta (or Keufta) means Patties. So in English this dish is ...

It is freezing cold in Amman, where I live, this week! We are experiencing a cold, polar front accompanied with much rain and some snow. My...

I hate frying food! Just hate it!  Don’t get me wrong, I don’t hate eating fried food, for there are a few fried dishes that I just love (al...

Yesterday, I pickled my first batch of Green Olives!! Pickled Green Olives are a table staple across the Middle East region. We serve pickle...

In the Western Countries when you want to prepare lunch or dinner the main carbs that come to mind are rice, pasta, potatoes or bread. ...

Is there a kid, or an adult, out there who doesn’t enjoy a plate of crispy golden French fries sprinkled with salt and dipped in katchup?  I...

Shawarma, the burrito of the Middle East! Shawarma or (Shawerma) شاورما is one of my favorite fast food dishes!!! I still cannot decide whic...

During my engagement, one of our favorite restaurants was Al-Zuwadeh restaurant in the nearby small town of Fuhais.  My fiancé and I will ...

Ara’yes or Arayes are grilled pita bread sandwiches stuffed with minced meat. Arayes are very popular in the Levant region. These crispy mea...

Chutnies are a basic part of Indian cuisine and very few meals are complete without it! They add flavor and zest to any meal and turn it fro...

I learned how to cook Cauliflower Mutabal from my mother. The most popular mutabal is the eggplant (aubergin) one and it is the one that is...

The foundation of Middle Eastern cuisine and what makes it unique is the seasoning. In Arabic food there is a heavy emphasis on the use of a...

Marinara Sauce .... simple and tasty tomato and basil combo One of my biggest struggles when I cook is coming up with vegetarian dishes...

Middle Eastern cuisine is known for its massive selection of appetizers, referred to as "Mazze". The different types of Mazze pre...