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Ful Medames Recipe (Egyptian Fava Beans)

August 27, 2021 by Faith 23 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!…

Shish Tawook Recipe (Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken Skewers)

July 5, 2021 by Faith Leave a Comment

This Shish Tawook Recipe features tender, juicy chicken that’s marinated in a spiced yogurt, lemon, and garlic mixture and then grilled to perfection. When I lived in Syria, I remember buying incredibly delicious pre-marinated Shish Tawook from a local butcher. It wasn’t fancy. It came in a plastic bag with the open end tied into a knot. The marinade had a pretty pinkish color flecked with spices and pieces of garlic. It smelled divine....

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....

Ma’amoul (Middle Eastern Date Filled Cookies)

January 21, 2020 by Faith 19 Comments

Ma’amoul cookies (aka Maamoul) feature a sweet spiced date filling stuffed into a rich, buttery, crisp cookie that’s somewhat similar to shortbread. Different cultures have different rites of passage. Like getting a driver’s license and graduating high school....

Middle Eastern Spiced Green Beans with Olive Oil and Tomato (Loubieh bil Zayt)

June 19, 2017 by Faith 7 Comments

Middle Eastern Spiced Green Beans with Olive Oil and Tomato (Loubieh bil Zayt) is a dish that’s simple to make, but complex in flavor. This dish is heady with aromatic spices, onion, and garlic, and the green beans take on a nutty flavor after being toasted in olive oil. I don’t think there’s anything more intimate than sharing a meal with someone. Food is so deeply intertwined in who we are…meals our moms made for special occasions growing up will always be special. Holiday foods remain festive in our minds and are reserved for once a year. And there’s nothing quite like the feeling of […]...

To Syria, With Love {And My 10 Mid-East Inspired Sweets E-Cookbook Launch}

November 24, 2014 by Faith 41 Comments

This post has been a long time coming. It’s a bit of a break from my normal type of post, but I think you’ll find it interesting. Plus, it’s really close to my heart, so if you have time, I’d really appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to read it. Grab a drink and settle in. ;)...

Falafel-Spiced Roasted Chickpeas

April 16, 2014 by Faith 16 Comments

I remember the first time I bit into fresh falafel. Mike and I were in Amman, Jordan on our honeymoon, out and about just strolling along arm-in-arm, the way you’d expect people on their honeymoon to do. We passed a guy frying up falafel on a street corner; simultaneously, Mike’s stomach growled and I inhaled deeply, asking what that amazing smell was. You know we had to stop and get some....

Molokhia Waraq

June 5, 2013 by Faith 16 Comments

If you’re a long-time reader of my blog, you know I try to be as transparent with my readers as possible, so I’m going to give it to you straight on this: I can’t even begin to tell you how disgusted I was when I first tried Molokhia in the Middle East. The flavor wasn’t bad – it’s earthy, sort-of like spinach, flavor-wise. But texturally, it’s something else altogether. Meaning, it’s slimy as heck....

My First Guest Post — Heba of MidEATS

March 2, 2012 by Faith 21 Comments

Today I am thrilled to share my very first guest post with my wonderful readers. Our guest’s name is Heba and she’s passionate about sharing wholesome, natural recipes (see her blog My Life in a Pyramid), as well as healthy Middle Eastern food and culture (check out MidEATS, a lovely blog she co-authors with another talented blogger, Brenda). Her recipes are as delicious as they are healthy, her pictures are enticing, and I always leave her blog longing for another visit to the Middle East. Welcome, Heba!...

Random Food Pictures From Our Middle East Vacation

July 11, 2011 by Faith 41 Comments

Can you spot the floating glass? :) I had the chance to organize a few more of my pictures from our Middle East vacation and I wanted to share some random food pictures with you. It truly is a feast for the eyes....

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