Beef Shawarma Wraps
authentic juicy, over-night marinated beef shawarma wraps, with zesty tahini sauce wrapped up in a warm homemade tortilla
Tag: Middle Eastern
Homemade Pita Bread
warm fragrant home-baked pita bread that’s far greater than store-bought pita Filling your home with the aroma of freshly baked, soft, fluffy pita bread is a wondrous experience. Pita bread has roots in the prehistoric flatbreads of the Middle East and is still one of the most commonly consumed breads of the region. Its unique… Continue reading Homemade Pita Bread
Iraqi Makhlama
a rich spicy meat sauté topped off with soft-cooked eggs and garnished with fresh greens The epitome of Iraqi comfort food. I grew up eating this recipe, graciously made by my mother on vibrant mornings the whole family ate together. For many Iraqis living in diaspora, it’s dishes like these allowed us to find a… Continue reading Iraqi Makhlama
Roasted Garlic Hummus
the creamiest homemade hummus, blended with whole chickpeas, roasted garlic, and nutty tahini An authentic Middle Eastern appetizer, oftentimes served with warmed pita bread or fresh crisp vegetables. Hummus is a mixture where the base is chickpeas. Achieving that perfect blend of garlic, tahini, and lemon flavors is what’s sought after, along with a soft… Continue reading Roasted Garlic Hummus
Fattoush Salad
a zesty bright salad with a sumac dressing and crispy bites of toasted pita bread This salad is popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. The base is quite simple with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers but what makes it unique is the dressing and addition of crisp pita bread. A great way to get in more… Continue reading Fattoush Salad
Falafel (Chickpea Fritters)
a middle eastern delicacy, of blended chickpeas with fresh herbs, fried to perfection with a crisp outside and soft tender center Falafel originated in Egypt, being made with a combination of fava beans among various spices and herbs. Other countries throughout the Middle East, including Palestine, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria, adopted the recipe and… Continue reading Falafel (Chickpea Fritters)
Pickled Turnips and Beets (Turshi)
a crunchy, bite of earthy, zesty pickled turnips and beets Turshi, or pickled vegetables, is a popular side dish or sandwich addition to many Middle Eastern cuisines. Here we simply have turnips, usually white fleshed, that have been pickled with beets so they’ve picked up their beautiful magenta color. Both beets and turnips are root… Continue reading Pickled Turnips and Beets (Turshi)
Fattoush Salad
a zesty bright salad with a sumac dressing and crispy bites of toasted pita bread This salad is popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. The base is quite traditional with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers but what makes it unique is the dressing and addition of crisp pita bread. A great way to get in more… Continue reading Fattoush Salad
Za’taar & Pistachio Crusted Drumsticks
a zesty, herbaceous, perfectly roasted chicken drumstick with a hint of delightful sweetness Za’taar is a tangy earthy blend of spices. It consists of sumac, thyme, sesame seeds and each blend you try tastes a bit different. Za’taar is traditionally eaten with bread dipped in olive oil. I wanted to incorporate the bold flavor of… Continue reading Za’taar & Pistachio Crusted Drumsticks