Labaneh balls is just taking Labaneh a step further. It’s a lot more firm & drier than traditional Labaneh and often preserved in olive oil

Labaneh is simply a plain yogurt that’s drained of its whey. It gets thick and creamy and makes a delicious spread.

My family, like so many others, have been spending so much time in the kitchen. Despite the stacks of dishes and the occasional cursing i...

Every spring my sitti sits on her little stool in her glass covered veranda that overlooks her garden. Surrounded by bushels and bushels ...

A delicious simple perfect as a side. Utilizes the season's best most delicious tomoatoes.

قدسية حمص وفول Jerusalem Ful Foul Mudammas is often served at breakfast but not any breakfast. Growing up it was a dish reserved for wee...

With all sorts of news around the world on viruses and sickness it’s important to guard and fuel our bodies with the right nutrients and ...

The Palestinian cuisine relies heavily on what the land produces. The food is simple and seasonal. Fall begins with the olive harvest and...

Red lentil hummus is so creamy, slightly lemony and earthy from the lentils. The kids are back to school this week so this will be a grea...

Eid il-Burbara or Saint Barbara's Day (Arabic: عيد البربارة‎), is a holiday annually celebrated on December 4 among Middle Eastern Christ...

Nothing welcomes the weekend like the smell and sound of a cracklings herb Ijeh in olive oil on the stovetop. This thin herb frittata lik...

Happy National Za'atar Day The name “za’atar” in Arabic زعتر is the actual herb that goes in this incredible aromatic blend that combines...

Foul Mudammas is often served at breakfast but not any breakfast. Growing up it was a dish reserved for weekend brunch with the whole fam...

Nothing like a simple decedent dessert for the weekend. This is a basic ricotta recipe that you can customize however you like. Once you ...

There are endless ways to enjoy the humble hummus. In the Middle East its often part of the Mezze table, served at breakfast, slathered i...

Dukkah or as the Gazans call it Dugga. Is a blend of spices, grains, legumes, nuts, and sometimes herbs. It zaatar’s first cousin. Dukkah...

Fall is so pretty in Chicago, the leaves are changing colors. Red, orange yellow and purple all over the place. This crisp cool weather m...

Cold Brewed Iced Coffee Iced coffee is my absolute favorite treat in the summer. Although it’s not really complicated to make it requires...

Hummus in Arabic literally means chickpeas. The word hummus describes the legume itself. Hummus is a staple in homes all over the Middle ...

The Best Falafel is crispy on the outside, bright green on the inside, loaded with flavors both from green herbs like cilantro and parsle...