A stringy, ooey, gooey mixture of mozzarella, feta and cream cheese wrapped in a crunchy samosa dough pocket. Yum!

A light Arabic pancake filled with creamy cinnamon ricotta dipped in pistachios that finishes this beautiful dish with a crunch.

A family recipe for mutabal – a Syrian eggplant dip made with tahini and yogurt. Great for dipping veggies and pita!

Syrian Cuisine: Ma’rouk Ramadan

Melopita – baked ricotta and honey.

Oodles of crushed palmiers get mixed with nuts, sweetened hot milk, topped with whipped cream and broiled to perfection.

Tender lamb pairs with roasted cauliflower and baby carrots, coriander and mint, fennel and broad beans pomegranate, feta and harissa. Yum!

Grilled chickpea burgers nestled in warm pita with crunchy cucumber and creamy harissa is a perfect vegetarian option for summer cookouts.

A classic Middle-Eastern dish that is reminiscent of an exotic meatloaf, with spiced beef, pine nuts & raisins.

Éma’a (Syrian Ice Cream)- No eggs! Mastic gum and sahlab (cornstarch) give the ice cream it’s creamy texture

Perfect hummus made from scratch topped with middle eastern baharat spiced beef and pine nuts. So smooth and fluffy!

Lamb & Pinenut Koftas with Labneh & Charred Greens. This weeks recipe I’ve teamed up labneh with lamb & pinenut koftas & charred cos lettuce

Halabessa: A popular Egyptian street food made with chickpeas in a spicy tomato broth. Perfect for a chilly day!

These churro-like, Middle Eastern fritters are crunchy on the outside and irresistibly squishy soft on the inside.

Halal Cart’s boldly flavored Middle Eastern Chicken and fragrant Turmeric Rice with a spicy yogurt sauce.

layers of buttery phyllo pastry encase a creamy vanilla-scented semolina custard filling, making for a gorgeous & decadent sweet treat

Shakshuka – eggs cooked in fresh tomatoes and delectable spices for a delicious breakfast, lunch, or dinner. One of my fave dishes!

A Middle-Eastern favorite! Crunchy shredded phyllo pastry, sandwiching a pudding-like filling, & vanilla syrup.

A simple & delicious traditional Egyptian stew as old as time, full of health benefits & incredibly customisable.

Tabbouleh with dill and avocado- this hearty salad packs a punch with citrusy sumac, bright lemon juice, and a medley of herbs.

A hearty, filling and nutritious traditional soup served with violently crunchy baked pita croutons and dukkah.

Domates Salatasi- Turkish Tomato Salad with Cucumbers, Mint, Shallots, and a Lemon Sumac Dressing.