Arabic and Middle Eastern Archives

Ful Medames Recipe (Egyptian Fava Beans)

August 27, 2021 by Faith 25 Comments

Foul Mudammas or Ful Medames (Egyptian Fava Beans) is a creamy, rich, and hearty recipe that’s brightened with a generous drizzle of peppery olive oil, fresh vegetables, and herbs. It’s a traditional breakfast dish in Egypt and the Levant area of the Middle East, and it’s typically served as part of a spread along with fresh vegetables and flatbread.

A bowl of oatmeal. Bacon and eggs. Pancakes. What’s your favorite breakfast food?

The answer to that question most likely depends where you live. For me, French toast for breakfast always meant a special occasion growing up!

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Borani Banjan Recipe (Afghan Eggplant with Garlic Yogurt Sauce)

August 9, 2021 by Faith Leave a Comment

This Borani Banjan recipe (Afghan Eggplant with Garlic Yogurt Sauce) is a richly spiced stewed eggplant dish that’s served with tangy garlicky yogurt on top....

Toum (Middle Eastern Garlic Sauce Recipe)

July 7, 2021 by Faith Leave a Comment

Toum (Middle Eastern Garlic Sauce Recipe) is the perfect balance between light and fluffy + rich and creamy with tons of garlic flavor! You can use it as a dip for vegetables, flatbread, or grilled chicken, or as a condiment for just about any sandwich....

Shish Tawook Recipe (Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken Skewers)

July 5, 2021 by Faith 1 Comment

This authentic Shish Tawook Recipe features tender, juicy chicken that’s marinated in a spiced yogurt, lemon, and garlic mixture and then grilled to perfection....

Baba Ganoush Recipe

June 14, 2021 by Faith 1 Comment

Creamy with a complex smoky, garlicky, lemony, slightly nutty flavor, this Baba Ganoush (roasted eggplant dip) recipe will blow your mind. I learned how to make this dip in Syria and it’s been one of my favorite easy appetizers ever since! ...

Warm Caramelized Onion Chickpea Spread

May 10, 2021 by Faith 19 Comments

Warm Caramelized Onion Chickpea Spread combines the creaminess of hummus and the rich complexity of French onion soup for the perfect snack....

Red Lentil Soup Recipe

April 19, 2021 by Faith 31 Comments

This satisfying Red Lentil Soup Recipe is easy to make, requires minimal ingredients, and has rich, deep flavor and creamy texture. It’s a delicious first course to a larger meal, or it makes a perfect lunch....

Limonana (Middle Eastern Frozen Mint Lemonade)

August 10, 2020 by Faith 72 Comments

This Limonana recipe (Middle Eastern Frozen Mint Lemonade) is sweet, tart, and refreshing, and perfect for cooling down with on a hot day! It’s October. It may or may not be snowing profusely where you are. (Although I’m not there now, where I come from, it more than likely is snowing profusely!) I realize that. So what am I doing posting a frozen beverage?...

Easy Rice Pudding Recipe

July 8, 2020 by Faith Leave a Comment

This Easy Rice Pudding Recipe is rich and creamy with a subtle floral aroma from rose water and nutty crunch from pistachio. When you think of rice pudding, what do you think of? Pre-packaged store-bought tapioca-style rice pudding for school lunches that’s always a little bit on the bland side? Or maybe diner-style rice pudding, laced with cinnamon and studded with raisins, served warm with a dollop of whipped cream on top....

Arabic Breakfast

June 30, 2020 by Faith 1 Comment

A typical Arabic or Middle Eastern breakfast usually contains a beautiful variety of appetizer-style dishes known as mezze, such as eggs, vegetables, beans, labneh, etc. One of the things I loved most about the time I spent in the Middle East is discovering how tightly interwoven culture and cuisine are. At mealtimes, especially larger meals like lunch and breakfast, everyone gathers around to share the meal and talk and laugh....

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