A High Protein Nutty and Smoky Freekeh Lamb Soup
Freekeh is an ancient whole grain well known across the Middle East. The grain itself is harvested while it is still green, then roasted and rubbed
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Grilled Chicken Shawarma Wrap Tender and Full of Flavor
Grilled Chicken Shawarma marinated with garlic, onion, ginger, cinnamon, clove powder, black pepper, salt, olive oil, lemon, and yogurt. served on Arabic bread
Stuffed Chicken with Freekeh with a Nutty Unique Flavor
Stuffed Chicken with Freekeh محشي دجاج بالفريكة, Stuffed chicken or turkey was one of the most demanded meals at our house especially on New Year’s Eve.
Sfeeha is a Fantastic Open-Faced Meat Pie
Sfeeha صفيحة is the kind of food that can be served alone as a main dish or as a side dish. It’s often added as a great side dish if one’s is having a party
Kiftah bi Tahini Sauce Meatballs
Kiftah كفتة بالطحينية is more like the Arabic version of meatballs, which consists of ground lamb or beef mixed with finely chopped parsley, garlic, onions, …
Qalayet Bandoura (Tomatoes in a Pan) قلاية بندورة
The word “qalayet” literally means a frying pan. This simple vegan dish is popular amongst college students who live away from home, since it doesn’t …
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Authentic Chickpea Falafel The Best I Have Ever Had
authentic Chickpea Falafel فلافل sandwich that consists of tahini sauce, pickles, and tomatoes can be one of the best sandwiches one can ever have.
Ma’loubeh, flipped over- Rice, Cauliflower, and Chicken
Whether you call it ma’loubeh or makloubah depending on which part of Palestine you are from, but most importantly this dish is a very traditional …
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Vegan Spaghetti معكرون صيامي
Spaghetti seemed to be the only pasta we knew growing up. This type of spaghetti had different levels, depends on how thick or thin you …
Vegan Okra (bamyeh) بامية بالزيت
As a kid I was never a big fan of okra, it was the only dish that I wouldn’t eat when my mother used to …
Musakhan مسخن
Musakhan is the ONE dish that we Palestinians can claim as our own national dish. The word musakhan literally means “something that is heated,” This …
Chicken Shawarma Salad Bowl شاورما الدجاج
Shawarma is everyday street food in Palestine, also lately it has become very popular in the US. In my hometown Ramallah, when you walk around …