Many are not familiar with the Turkish Donner or Donair kebab. Similar to a Shawarma or a Gyros, it’s made by stacking meat or chicken in a giant pyramid like shape and is cooked on a rotisserie. It’s then shaved as it cooks and who doesn’t love shaved meat? Of course we don’t have vertical …
The hardest part of this recipe is spelling Mediterranean correctly. This salad is simple, it borrows from ingredients and flavours from the region from the salad to the pan fried crusty Chicken on top. This has it all – Chicken, Greens, Tomatoes, Olives, Pine nuts, beans and is tossed in a homemade dressing – it’s …
Potluck season is upon us, and I’m always thinking about new ideas to either take to a potluck or share at home with a larger crowd. There are two simple rules 1. It should have that party wow factor and 2. It should be easy enough to prepare in a large batch. I’ve made something …
I love Arabic food! Growing up in the Middle East I grew up with Kaftas, Kebabs, Seekhs and so much more. In this recipe I made burger patties with Middle Eastern spices and fire them up on my charcoal grill. These are stuffed into a pita with a tahini sauce!
View my step-by-step video \\ Even though I’ve never been to Morocco, I’m drawn to it by the wonderful food and traditions. A friend just returned from Morocco and brought back the most beautiful ceramic platters from her trip. This made me want to buy a ticket right away, instead …
View my step by step video I love any kind of Arabic kebabs. Growing up in the Middle East, I am no stranger to all kinds of Arabian delights. We lived across the street from an Automatic Restaurant( a chain of restaurants popular all over Abu Dhabi & Dubai) My …
View my step-by-step video This delicious recipe brings back my wonderful memories of Istanbul, Turkey! Lahmajoun is a meat flatbread pizza. All the ingredients are ground up together and spread over a thin pizza base and baked till crispy. Cheese is not added typically to this pizza. In …
View my step-by-step video Following on the heels of my Mexican Buddha Bowl that you all seem to love, I decided to make another one with a Middle Eastern flair. Many of you know that I was born in the Middle East so these flavors are near and dear …
View my step-by-step video 5 Chicken breasts are given global flair, one for each day of the work week. Here are the ingredients and steps to make this recipe! Meal prep makes our lives so much easier. Good planning can save you a …
View my step-by-step video Shakshuka has it’s roots in Africa & The Middle East. This very simple onion and tomato gravy is enhanced with spices and forms a bath to gently poach eggs. It’s amazing how something so simple can taste so delicious and it’s also very nutritious. Typically served at breakfast, this can be …
