Tag Archives: Arabic
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
Fatoush Salad
Fatoush is a common salad in the Middle East. When i was growing up in Syria, good Fatoush was an indicator of a good restaurant. I always felt my mom’s was the best ;). Ingredients: Tomatoes Cucumber lettuce Red Cabbage Baby Arugula … Continue reading
Hummus
Hummus is one of my favorite appetizers. If you have ever been to the Middle East or to a Middle Eastern restaurant, you know hummus is an essential dish. Let’s make home-made Hummus Ingredients: 1 Can of chick peas or … Continue reading
Muhammara (Tomato Dip)
A very famous Lebanese, Syrian dip Ingredients: Four Medium Size Tomatoes Half an Onion Diced One Tbsp of Olive Oil Two tablespoons of Sweet Paprika One teaspoon of Chili Pepper Salt and Pepper Half a cup of Bread Crumbs Half … Continue reading
Chicken and Potato
It is one of those days when you have not stopped running around. You don’t want to stand anymore but you still want to have a tasty homemade meal. Here you go! Ingredients: Chicken Potatoes Salt & Pepper Vegetable Oil … Continue reading
Stuffed whole chicken with rice and ground beef.
Ingredients: Whole Chicken (1.5 Lbs) One cup of Rice Ground beef Almonds Pine Nuts Olive Oil Salt and Pepper How to Prepare: Clean the inside of the chicken with salt and water to get rid of the blood. Then place … Continue reading
Rice and Chicken
This recipe is a very easy and tasty recipe. I usually make this dish when i have a big gathering or a party. Ingredients: – One cup of Rice – One Chicken Breast – One cup of Peas – One … Continue reading
Tabouleh Salad
Tabbouleh is a famous dish in Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. This salad is usually eaten in the Middle East with small lettuce leaves or fresh grape leaves. Ingredients(Serving for Two): One Bushel of Parsley One Large Tomato One Cucumber 1/4 … Continue reading
Meat Pies (Safeeha)
Today we will learn how to make “the Pizza of the Middle East”. Ingredients: -Half pound of Ground Beef – One Diced Tomato – Half Diced Onion – Salt & Pepper (I use sweet all spice) – Two cups of … Continue reading
Eggplant dish, middle eastern style Moussaka, or Sheikh al mahshi.
So I did this vegetarian dish the other day for dinner and my man said, “no way I’m gonna eat it, it’s eggplant and radishes!” I just asked him to have one bite for me, so he agreed and he … Continue reading
