I’ve made Lahmajoun before which is an Arabic pizza made with ground meat. These Manakeesh pizzas are usually made with Cheese or Zaatar – both are delicious and very easy to put together. Typically Akawi Cheese is used. It is available in Toronto but a little expensive so I’m using a combination of Mozzarella and …
Cheetos Popcorn Chicken
This recipe needs no introduction – I made something similar on my Tiktok channel and people loved it so I decided to make a popcorn version of the same recipe. This time I used Jalapeno crunchy Cheetos instead but you can use any kind of Cheetos as long as it’s crunchy.
Gulab Jamun Trifle
My love for these two desserts come together in this stunning crowd pleaser. It’s not just great tasting but is so visually appealing it makes a great party dessert. When it comes to sweets, I don’t have a big sweet tooth but I can never resist a plump juicy Gulab Jamun or a couple of …
Boti Kebab
Boti Kebab is a grilled boneless kebab typically made with meat – Beef, Lamb or Mutton and it can also be made with Chicken. The meat is marinated twice and the marinade includes a tenderizer that gives the meat it’s soft texture. We commonly think of Boti as a piece or a small chunk but …
Fattoush – Arabic Salad
This salad is so simple to make, it’s packed with veggies and drizzled with a delicious homemade dressing, but the piece de resistance is the cripsy pita on top. I’m going to show you two ways to make the pita, baked and fried and you can decide how you want to make them! My love …
Zaatar Chicken Wings
These wings are cooked very simply with lemon juice, Olive oil, salt and pepper and then dredged in Za’atar. What is Za’atar?Za’atar Spice is a blend of dried herbs like oregano, marjoram or thyme, and spices like roasted cumin and coriander. It contains white sesame seeds, salt and a tangy Sumac.
Muhallabia – Scented Milk Pudding
Milk is thickened with cornstarch and scented with mastic and rose and orange blossom water. It’s then set and garnished with nuts and pomegranate seeds before serving. Growing up in the Middle East, in Abu Dhabi to be specific, I had these tasty dessert many times. The gentle use of Mastic and Orange Blossom & …
Mason Jar Sushi
This Sushi is a mason jar is a great idea to eat on the go, portion control and makes a great party appetizer! I’ve been experimenting a lot with Sushi hack type recipes lately. It started with my son’s girlfriends Sushi Bake and my Ice Cube Tray Sushi and in all of the research and …
Arayes – Stuffed Pita with Meat
This is pure heaven – Kefta meat stuffed inside a pita and grilled! Although most people associate Arayes with Lebanon, versions of this are found all over the Middle East. Some use the flat Arabic pita and some use the thicker pitas that have a nice handy pouch for the stuffing. In Egypt this is …
Stuffed Potato Buns
A delicious spiced Potato bhaji or filling is stuffed into dough circles and baked till the buns are cooked and golden brown. This recipe reminds me of my childhood. We used to get these vegetarian buns when I attended boarding school in Panchgani. If you saw my recipe for Chicken Vindaloo Buns the dough is …