Recipes Archive

Iman
November 22, 2019

Rainbow Carrots with Tarator

These Rainbow carrots with tarator are officially a must have for Thanksgiving. Tarator is a Middle-eastern tahini sauce typically made alongside of beef shawarma and falafel. The tahini sauce really

Iman
September 26, 2019

Sfouf Mini Cakes

This Lebanese turmeric cake known as sfouf, is one of my all-time favorite cakes. Made with only a handful of simple ingredients, this cake is not only egg-less but also

Iman
September 12, 2019

Tomato and Onion Manakeesh

Today I have for you my all-time favorite vegetable Manakeesh variety, tomato and onion Man’ouche! Man’ouche is the singular version of the word Manakeesh. In Arabic, this “man’ouche” is known

Iman
August 31, 2019

Shish Tawook

Shish tawook (also spelled tawouk and taouk) is a widely popular chicken dish in the Middle Eastern countries. The word shish and tawook both have Turkish origins. Shish meaning “skewer”

Iman
August 21, 2019

Lebanese Cucumber and Yogurt Salad

This creamy Lebanese cucumber and yogurt salad is very similar to the popular Greek tzatziki. In Arabic, this salad is known as Laban wa Khyar. Made with only a few

Iman
May 26, 2019

Lebanese Beef Spring Rolls

A delicious Lebanese mezze (appetizer), these beef spring rolls are so quick and easy to make! Seven spices spiced ground beef is sautéed with onions and pine nuts and wrapped in a

Iman
May 20, 2019

Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh is such a distinct and iconic salad that it has become so well known all over the world. I always find this salad in the prepared food section at

Iman
May 10, 2019

Lahm bi Ajeen

Lahm bi ajeen is essentially the Lebanese version of a meat pie. The literal meaning of the word in Arabic translates to “meat in the dough.” These pies are comparable

Iman
April 16, 2019

Fasolia wa Roz

This traditional Lebanese hearty dish combines tender beef and cannellini beans in a tomato sauce served over rice. Last year, I shared my recipe for both Okra stew and Pea

Iman
March 25, 2019

Shrimp Summer Rolls

Since today is such a gorgeous spring day, I decided to make an all-time favorite around here, Vietnamese-inspired Shrimp Summer rolls. I had these a Vietnamese restaurant once and was