After 10 years of working on this labor of love, my cookbook is finally ready and I am now taking orders! You get to see the cover here first: This hardback book is full of colorful illustrations, meticulous directions, family anecdotes, and historical information about the recipes. The recipes in this book are a great…… Continue reading MY COOKBOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE!
Food & Wine Pairing Lessons from Julia Child’s Friend, Tor of Tor Wineries in Napa!
Hello Feast in the Middle East Family, I hope you are all doing well! In today’s blog I thought I would take a break from sharing a recipe to instead focus on a short and sweet wine pairing 101. While I am not a drinker, I do appreciate the complementary relationship between wine and food,…… Continue reading Food & Wine Pairing Lessons from Julia Child’s Friend, Tor of Tor Wineries in Napa!
Never Buy Boxed Cornbread Again!
Out of all the breads in the world, there is always one type I can never resist, and that is cornbread. I love that cornbread tastes delicious both sweet (with a little butter and honey or jam) or savory, dunked into soups, stews, or chile. In part 2 of my cooking series to celebrate and…… Continue reading Never Buy Boxed Cornbread Again!
My Favorite Childhood Treat: Spinach Pies! (Fatayer Sabanekh)
With Arab American Heritage Month, Eid al Fitr, and Greek Orthodox lent upon us at the same time, there is one dish that fits the bill for all 3 occasions, Fatayer Sabanekh, or Arab style spinach pies! The word “fatayer” itself means pastry in Arabic. These vegetarian hand pies, which are popular in Palestine, Lebanon,…… Continue reading My Favorite Childhood Treat: Spinach Pies! (Fatayer Sabanekh)
Apricot Lamb Kebabs: Honoring South Africa!
While this website is dedicated to middle eastern food, today I wanted to honor the country of South Africa by featuring their cuisine. I haven’t posted in a while, as I have been seeing horrific images coming out of Gaza. Continuous photos of skeletal children being deprived of food and aid are just too much…… Continue reading Apricot Lamb Kebabs: Honoring South Africa!
Bread Baking Tips from a Sourdough Master!
There is something about a cold rainy day that makes me yearn to bake homemade bread. The art of baking bread makes me nostalgic for the days of my childhood, reminding me of my gentle great auntie Bahieh. She NEVER bought bread from the store, instead baking her own loaves every Saturday. I could smell…… Continue reading Bread Baking Tips from a Sourdough Master!
BBQ Shrimp: A Taste of New Orleans in Your Kitchen!
Living in the San Francisco Bay Area my whole life, I never understood the celebratory nature of Mardi Gras in New Orleans. The whole city comes alive with massive get togethers with friends and family, and of course, decadent food. It is not uncommon for people cooking outdoors to invite strangers passing by to join…… Continue reading BBQ Shrimp: A Taste of New Orleans in Your Kitchen!
Sugar Free Ghraybeh! (Arab Shortbread Cookies)
Hello Dear Friends, I realize that it has been a while since I have posted a recipe, please know that I have not forgotten you! I have been busy working on a lot of charity events, as well as my job at NBC, and I will be sure to share some of my favorite NBC…… Continue reading Sugar Free Ghraybeh! (Arab Shortbread Cookies)
Cookbook Sale
Hello Dear Friends, I hope you are all doing well this holiday season. If you haven’t been following me on Youtube or Instagram, you might not know that I am having a sale on my cookbook the entire month of December. Right now you can use the code BLACKFRIDAY and get 15% off here: https://secure.mybookorders.com/mbo_index.php?isbn=9781545675113 This…… Continue reading Cookbook Sale
Some Silver Linings In a Dark World…
Hello Dear Friends, If you are seeking recipe ideas for Thanksgiving, you can check out my Thanksgiving playlist, with recipes for side dishes, salads, desserts, and Momma Vera’s fantastic turkey tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm5-PI4h0s4qF4WqDWPgz5Pdb8ab6BEC7 First, some positive news. Recently a professor from Indiana University, who is an avid viewer of Feast in the Middle East, invited…… Continue reading Some Silver Linings In a Dark World…
A PotLuck Pal: Maftoul with Roasted Veggies
Hello Dear Friends, Today’s video came in response to multiple viewers that requested I share a dish they could take to their next potluck, and I immediately thought of my roasted vegetable and maftoul salad! Maftoul is like couscous, only larger so that it is more chewy to eat and absorbs that much more flavor.…… Continue reading A PotLuck Pal: Maftoul with Roasted Veggies