MakdousBy baidooneMakdous (Arabic: المكدوس‎ or sometimes المقدوس) is a dish of oil-cured Aubergines. Part of Iraqi and Levantine cuisine (Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Israel, Syria), they are tiny, tangy eggplants stuffed with walnuts, red pepper, garlic, olive oil and salt. Sometimes chilli powder is added. Makdous is usually prepared by Syrian households around fall to supply for winter, and is usually eaten during breakfast, supper or as a snack.
Lebanese meatballs (Dawood Basha)By baidooneLebanese meatballs (Dawood Basha) is a delicious and famous dish in many countries with different label, and we will present today the original way of preparing this dish, which consists of balls of minced meat with spices dipped in delicious tomato sauce.
Ghraybeh (Arabic Butter Cookies)By baidooneGhraybeh (Arabic Butter Cookies), delicate cookies melt in your mouth. Ghraybeh can be prepared days in advance. Once you try them you will fall in love! Ghraybeh is available in Arabian dessert restaurants.
Awamat (Lebanese doughnuts)By baidooneAwamat, also known as Lokmet El Kady, and Lokaymat. Coated in simple syrup and are the perfect dessert for any occasion. It is a traditional sweet made in many parts of the middle east. It is absolutely DELICIOUS!!
Maqluba (Upside-Down Chicken and Rice)By baidooneMaqluba or Maqlooba (Arabic: مقلوبة‎) is a traditional Syrian, Iraqi, Palestinian, and Jordanian dish served throughout the Levant. It consists of meat, rice, and fried vegetables placed in a pot which is flipped upside down when served, hence the name maqluba, which translates literally as "upside-down."
Chicken Fatteh (Fattet Dajaj)By baidooneThis Chicken Fatteh (Fattet Dajaj) is an amazing combo of flavors made with yogurt, spiced shredded chicken, rice, tahini, toasted pine nuts & pita bread!
Maamoul (Arabian Date Filled Cookies)By baidooneMaamoul is a delicious traditional Middle Eastern cookie that is typically made on religious holidays such as Eid, Easter or Christmas. Ma'amoul are usually made a few days before the holiday then stored to be served with Arabic coffee and chocolate to guests who come during the holiday.
Semolina Turmeric Cake (Sfoof)By baidooneSfoof is a Lebanese dessert that is not overly sweet. It is pleasing to the American palate due to it's lack of rose water and orange blossom essence, found in most Middle Eastern desserts.
Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper Dip)By baidooneMuhammara (Arabic: محمرة‎ "reddened") or mhammara is a hot pepper dip originally from Aleppo, Syria, found in Levantine and Turkish cuisines. In western Turkey, muhammara is referred to as acuka. Muhammara is eaten as a dip with bread, as a spread for toast, and as a sauce for kebabs, grilled meats, and fish.
Chicken Tagine With OlivesBy baidooneAdd a Mediterranean twist to a boring chicken dinner with this healthy chicken recipe. It's low-calorie while still rich in protein and costs less than $3 to make.
Lebanese Turnip PicklesBy baidooneA staple condiment in the Middle East, the pickles are delicious on their own or alongside a sandwich, a hummus or babaganouj plate with bread, or shawarma—or served with olives and cocktails.
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