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Shakshuka is one of my all-time favorite breakfast or lunch recipes. It’s cozy, simple, and full of flavor, with eggs simmered in a rich spiced tomato sauce that’s perfect for scooping up with warm bread. No bell peppers or onion needed.
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Oven-baked kebab rolls: spiced ground beef rolled in tortillas, sliced into crispy pinwheels, and served over a creamy yogurt tahini sauce.
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These kafta tacos are definitely not traditional, but they’re such a fun and easy idea. Juicy seasoned kafta is cooked right on small pita breads, then topped with a fresh salad and creamy tahini dressing for the best bite.
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This is my favorite twist on traditional Palestinian musakhan — layered with crispy bread, creamy yogurt sauce, and a rich chicken and onion mixture full of sumac flavor. It’s comforting, flavorful, and so good for sharing.
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This fattoush is fresh, crunchy, and full of bright flavor from crisp vegetables, toasted pita, and a tangy homemade dressing. It’s the perfect refreshing salad to serve alongside any meal.
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A comforting classic made with layers of creamy béchamel-coated penne, rich seasoned meat sauce, and a golden cheesy top. It’s cozy, filling, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Get the recipeKabsa, fattoush, kafta, musakhan, kebab rolls. This is the food I grew up with, told in full detail, with the spices and techniques that make it sing.
DinnerThese garlic butter cheesesteak sliders are such a good easy dinner or party food. They’re made with buttery rolls, seasoned shaved steak, sautéed onions and peppers, garlic mayo, melty provolone, and a garlic butter topping that makes them even better once baked.
DinnerThese Greek chicken bowls are fresh, flavorful, and so satisfying. With seasoned chicken, a simple Greek salad, creamy tzatziki, and the most perfect Greek lemon potatoes, this is such a good meal for lunch or dinner.
DessertThese Cinnamon Toast Crunch marshmallow treats are such a fun twist on a classic cereal bar. They’re buttery, gooey, and full of cinnamon sugar flavour, then finished with a white chocolate cinnamon drizzle that makes them even better.
AppetizersThis Greek pasta salad is fresh, colorful, and packed with flavor. It’s made with bow tie pasta, crisp vegetables, chickpeas, feta, olives, and a tangy homemade dressing that brings everything together. It’s the perfect easy side dish, meal prep lunch, or summer salad.
DinnerThis creamy Cajun chicken pasta is rich, comforting, and packed with flavor. It has juicy seasoned chicken, tender rigatoni, and a creamy Cajun-style sauce with peppers, onion, garlic, spinach, and parmesan. It feels like a restaurant-style dinner but is so easy to make at home.
DinnerThese honey garlic salmon skewers are such an easy and flavorful dinner. The salmon gets seasoned, baked until tender, and coated in a rich honey garlic butter that makes every bite so good. Paired with cilantro lime rice, it’s the perfect meal when you want something simple that still feels special.
Most of the flavour in Middle Eastern cooking comes from a handful of pantry staples used well. Here's where I'd start.
The Middle Eastern pantry staples I actually cook with: what each one tastes like, how to use it, and where to buy it, so you can build the shelf slowly and cook the food properly.
June 24, 2026How to cook perfect basmati rice that's fluffy and separate every time: the right water ratio, the rinse-and-soak trick, and a foolproof stovetop method.
June 26, 2026Not sure what to serve with kebabs? Here are the sides I always reach for, from a sharp fattoush to fluffy rice, warm pita, and a cooling garlic-yogurt sauce.
June 26, 2026The real secret to crispy chicken parm is keeping the crust away from the sauce. Here's how I get shatter-crisp chicken parmesan that stays crunchy under the cheese.
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