Watch my step-by-step video Kousa Mahshi in Arabic simply translated to stuffed Courgette, Zucchini or squash. This recipe can be made Vegetarian or Non Vegetarian. I’ve used Beef in this recipe, but you can easily use Lamb or Mutton. Earlier this month I took an all day workshop at the the Deppanuer’s project Newcomer Kitchen. …
View my step-by-step video (coming Saturday) Mutabal Kousa is similar to Baba Ghanouj but is made using Courgette, Zucchini or Squash. Move over Hummus, it’s time for something different. Earlier this month I took an all day workshop at the the Deppanuer’s project Newcomer Kitchen. Here Syrian women use the kitchen space each week to …
View my step-by-step video Since I was born in the Middle East, these flavours touch my soul from the flavours and ingredients like Sumac, Pomegranate Molasses, Parsley, Thyme, Oregano, Paprika, Garlic, Lemon, Pickled Turnips and Halloumi of the Middle East are captured in one delicious and colourful salad. I love to make this in the summer time …
View my step-by-step video Who doesn’t love a good creamy hummus. Try this Red Kidney Bean version for a healthier version that’s big on taste. It’s great served with pita crisps and also smeared on a sandwich or wrap. [youtube-subscriber channelname=kravingsblog] Print Yum Red Kidney Bean Hummus Ingredients Juice of lemon 1 cup Tahini 4- …
View my step-by-step video This is one of my all time favourite recipes. I developed this when I competed on the hit TV show, Come Dine With Me Canada. Since then I had lost the recipe due to a hard drive crash. Luckily for me one of my friends had saved the print out all …
View my step-by-step video Baklava is a famous Greek/Middle Eastern Dessert featuring a sweet ground nut mixture between sheets of phyllo pastry. This is a great and easy make ahead dessert that has everyone else thinking it’s a Herculean task. One of the plus points of a Baklava is that it actually tastes better days …
View my step-by-step video In honor of my mother’s Mary Coutinho’s 70th surprise birthday, I wanted to create an appetizer that would contain all the flavors she loves in one small bite. And hence I created the Mary-nated Chicken Balls. Middle Eastern spices elevate this chicken ball to an exotic status and this is the …
View step by step video This salad is happiness in a bowl. Every ingredient makes this salad sing and the best part is that you can serve this cold. It’s a perfect side salad for the summer but also a great lunch option after the holidays when you’re sick of feasting! [youtube-subscriber channelname=kravingsblog] Print Yum …
Watch my step-by-step video This salad comes to you all the way from the Middle East. It’s super easy to prepare, couple of ingredients, some chopping patience and you have a delicious salad on your hands. The time I filmed this video and photographed for this blog, was actually the first time I ever made …
I invented this recipe many years ago on a whim, and it was so popular that I have since made it many many times to the delight of my family and friends. This is so simple, you only need 4 ingredients to make it a stunning addition to your dessert. I’m using Medjool dates in …
