Category Archives: Appetizers

Yogurt Cheese Fatayer (Pies)

A very light and delicious dish you can prepare easily at home and serve as an appetizer or side dish. I will post later how to make the yogurt cheese for the filling.  Ingredients: Yogurt Cheese Diced Onion One Cup of Flour Half … Continue reading

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Fattet Hummus

Yummy dish!! In Syria, you can find this dish without chicken and usually served in the morning especially in Damascus. I find it is way too heavy to eat in the morning so I add the chicken pieces to it … Continue reading

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Spinach Triangles

Spinach Triangles or Spinach Fatayer are essential in every Arabic restaurant. Today, I will introduce you to homemade spinach fatayer. Homemade ones are rich in ingredients and more delicious than the ones you eat at a restaurant. Let’s do it… … Continue reading

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Mashed Potatoes

What is a Thanksgiving Dinner without a side of mashed potatoes? I am sharing today with you a simple and tasty recipe. Ingredients: 2 lbs of Yukon Gold Potatoes. ¼ Cup of Unsalted Butter ¾ Cup of Heavy Cream Salt … Continue reading

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Corn Bread

In the spirit of the Holidays, here is a simple and tasty recipe for home made corn bread. It will be a hit at any holiday party. Ingredients: One cup of corn meal (or corn flour) One cup of all … Continue reading

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Stuffed Mushrooms

The most delicious Italian recipe for stuffed mushrooms. The whole house smelled awesome for a long time.  Ingredients: Fresh Mushrooms Fresh Bread (I used Italian) Grated Cheese (Your Choice, I used Parmesan) Italian Parsley 2 Garlic Cloves Salt and Pepper Olive Oil How to … Continue reading

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Queso Dip

This is my favorite dip. I think enough said 🙂 Ingredients: -1/2 block of pasteurized cheese – Mild Mexican Velveeta(8 oz) -1/2 block of the original pasteurized cheese (I used Kraft Chedder Cheese)8 Oz -8 oz of chunky no bean chili (Mild) How … Continue reading

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Chicken Buffalo Wings

Is it sports time? It is always sports time whether it is baseball, football, basketball or hockey season. Chicken buffalo wings are always a good way to go. Here’s a great recipe to have home-made buffalo wings. Ingredients: Chicken Wings … Continue reading

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Chicken Spring Rolls

Homemade Chicken Spring Rolls. Does it get any better? Ingredients (this will make you 20 Pieces): Three boneless Chicken Breasts One Carrot One cup of diced Mushrooms One large Onion Three Garlic cloves One cup of Bean Sprouts Two pieces of … Continue reading

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Moutabal (Eggplant Dip)

Everytime someone knows that I cook Arabic food, they ask me if I know how to make Moutabal and if I can show them how. It is a very unique, tasty dip and easy to prepare. Ingredients: 2 Medium Eggplants 3 Tbsp of Tahini … Continue reading

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