A BBQ Tradition Summers have always meant one thing in our family: BBQ. And this chicken skewers with spiced rice dish is one of the staples that brings back all those memories. My dad is the king of the grill, and I was always by his side—first as his curious little helper, and now as […]
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A Dish of Layers, Love & Home Fatteh, to me, is the kind of dish that embodies generosity. Built on layers of humble ingredients—bread, eggplants, yogurt—it comes together into something vibrant, comforting, and deeply satisfying. You’ll find variations across our region, but in my home, eggplant fatteh was always the one that stole the show.
A Comfort Dish That Brings the Spice Cabinet to Life If you peek into my spice drawer, you might wonder if I secretly run a spice shop. My dad says I could open one with what I’ve collected from travels—and honestly, he’s not wrong. Every time I visit a new country, I make it a
An irresistible mix of spiced meat and crispy bread, Arayes is one of the easiest ways to turn a few pantry staples into something bold and satisfying. I can’t believe 2019 is already behind us. It’s been a year that somehow felt both fast and slow—and now I’m entering the new year with one intention:
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Today’s Solo meal is Riz be Bazalyah – Rice with Green peas, cooked just the way Salma used to do it… + She wakes up at 5 am and does her prayers. Lights the gas on a small coffee pot with water, she prepares Turkish coffee and the day has just started. She starts by
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Let me start by telling you, it’s practically impossible not to fall in love with this sandwich. Juicy lemony garlicky chicken, golden crisp fries tossed with feta and zaatar, creamy lemon yogurt sauce, and fresh parsley all wrapped in warm taboon bread. It’s everything a sandwich should be—comforting, zesty, cheesy, crispy, and incredibly satisfying. As
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It has been a while since I have posted any recipes. So had to get back with one of my all-time favorites Salmon Confit. I got back home 3 weeks ago from a 3 week road trip across Vietnam. A trip that I can say changed my life forever. They always say travel changes you,
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Writing this week’s solo meal has been harder than I ever thought it would be. I just felt that it is so wrong to write about enjoying a meal by yourself and celebrate solitude when I have failed to do so this week. This week was busy at work filled with learning new things and
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These little meat-filled dumplings simmered in a tangy yogurt sauce are true comfort food. In our family, Shishbarak is always a dish for special occasions—because of how much love and time it takes. It’s the kind of recipe that fills the kitchen with warmth, garlic, and the smell of dough baking in the oven. There’s
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I have been wanting to do the “Solo Meal” for a while now and was not confident that it is worth sharing. I started trying some of these recipes a couple of months back and was not really sure if it would turn out to be good or I would be able to deliver the
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