A classic Lebanese rice pudding, riz bi haleeb is creamy, comforting and so simple to make. Rice pudding with rose water is a very common Middle Eastern dessert, and this is my foolproof method on how to make it with only 15 minutes of active prep time and a handful of ingredients. What is Lebanese…
Luqaimat are delicious Middle Eastern style doughnut balls, also called lokma, lugaimat or awameh (or loukoumades in Greek). They are crisp on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and absolutely delicious drizzled with a homemade sugar syrup. The batter comes together so easily! What are luqaimat? They are little Arabic sweet dumplings, made…
Vermicelli Rice is a classic staple rice of Middle Eastern cuisine, vermicelli is toasted in olive oil and cooked with long grain rice to make a fluffy simple rice pilaf that serves as the perfect side dish to so many main dishes. Lebanese rice with vermicelli is a very common side dish to a lot…
Chicken fatteh is a Middle Eastern dish of rice, chicken, garlicky yogurt, crispy pita bread and toasted nuts. It’s a complete comfort food, and truly delicious! You’ll love fatteh chicken it’s a total crowdpleaser. What is chicken fatteh? Fatteh is a Levantine dish that usually consists of stale or toasted bread, topped with a protein…
