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Home » Cuisine » Arabic and Middle Eastern

Romantic Persian Love Cake Recipe with a Story

February 8, 2023 by Faith Leave a Comment

Persian Love Cake is a moist, aromatic cake flavored with rose water, orange flower water, nutmeg, and cardamom. It strikes the perfect balance between a tender, soft crumb and a rustic texture thanks to nutty almond flour and semolina flour. To really make it a work of art, this cake is topped with a scented glaze and decorated with rose petals and chopped pistachios.

overhead view of spread of persian love cake with slice on plate and pistachio and rose petal decoration

I have a confession. Until I lived in the Middle East, I always thought that beautiful floral scents like rose and lavender were better suited for soap than for food.

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Authentic Ras el Hanout Recipe (Moroccan Spice Mix)

October 14, 2022 by Faith 23 Comments

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Ras el Hanout, a North African Spice mix, is a pungent, earthy spice blend with a balance of sweet and bitter elements, as well as floral notes. Its name translates from Arabic as “head of the shop” because all the best spices go into it!...

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Adana Kebab Recipe (Restaurant Quality Turkish Kebabs with Ground Lamb) – For People Who Think They Don’t Like Lamb

September 19, 2022 by Faith Leave a Comment

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Adana Kebab, a popular Turkish dish, is comprised of seasoned ground lamb that’s skewered and grilled over charcoal. It’s richly spiced, flavorful, juicy, and easier to make at home than you might think!...

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Authentic Ful Medames Recipe (Egyptian Fava Beans)

August 27, 2021 by Faith 26 Comments

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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....

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Simple Borani Banjan Recipe (Afghan Eggplant with Garlic Yogurt Sauce) {video}

August 9, 2021 by Faith 1 Comment

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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....

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Easy Authentic Toum (Middle Eastern Garlic Sauce Recipe)

July 7, 2021 by Faith Leave a Comment

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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....

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Authentic Shish Tawook Recipe (Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken Skewers) {video}

July 5, 2021 by Faith 1 Comment

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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....

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The Best Baba Ganoush Recipe I Learned in the Middle East {video}

June 14, 2021 by Faith 1 Comment

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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! ...

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Simple Warm Caramelized Onion Chickpea Spread

May 10, 2021 by Faith 19 Comments

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

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Authentic Middle Eastern Red Lentil Soup Recipe

April 19, 2021 by Faith 31 Comments

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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....

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