Bukhari Rice an aromatic delicious rice.

Grapevines are one of the most important trees in Palestine. It’s up there after the olives in agricultural value. In Arabic or in Palest...

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.

Simple and easy summer salads

Our growing season in Chicago is short. spring doesn’t really start till April - May. And we don’t harvest anything till mid summer. But ...

When the earth laughs it gives flower blossoms and rainbow food. Today we are Celebrating this earth that we all have in common with a co...

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...

The traditional recipe for Kibbeh Nayeh uses raw meat, usually with the freshest best lamb you can find mixed with bulgur and spices. Nay...

Guess what's Green and loved all over!!!!! Nothing screams spring (its not officially spring in Chicago but I want it to be) like a huge ...

Contrary to what most people think Palestinian food is rich in vegetables. Some of the humblest dishes are my favorites like this green b...

Gloomy winter days in Chicago require some sort of intervention. Citrus spinach and pomegranates salad with a pucker your lips sweet 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...

Despite the never-ending shopping trips and the constant chores mom creates for all, (mom treats the day as if it is Jesus being born at ...

During this busy and festive time of the year it's important to take time to think about what the holidays really mean. For many of us, t...

Sfeeha is essentially spiced meat baked on top of fluffy dough. Simple yet so festive and elegant. At an Arab home No holiday table or fe...

The vibrant autumn shades of these vegetables and the way they are layered make for a beautiful eye catching dish on your holiday table. ...

When the weather turns cooler and crispier we tend to crave things that are hearty and warm. I pull out my soup pots and roasting pans to...

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...