With warmer days already here, there is one dip I make regularly that is as versatile as ranch, only better in every way possible. My grandmother in Bethlehem used to have a cup of this wonder dip next to my dinner plate every night In the heat of Middle Eastern summers. This condiment is called…… Continue reading The Mediterannean Summer Dip Worth Diving Into!
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My Arab Father’s Wacky Take on Peanut Butter and Flavors of the Levant Part 2!
In part 2 of Flavors of the Levantom KQED, things got real! I talked about what it was like growing up Arab American in the United States, taking unconventional lunches to school and yearning for a standard sandwich of peanut butter and jelly. Little did I know there would be a massive transformation in how…… Continue reading My Arab Father’s Wacky Take on Peanut Butter and Flavors of the Levant Part 2!
Miraculous Orange Almond Cake- Gluten free and No Sugar Added!
During this time of high caloric temptations, can you have that cake and eat it too with zero regrets? Absolutely you can! Today’s recipe features a Greek and Egyptian inspired low-carb cake that has no added butter, oil or sugar, yet still has the moist texture of a pound cake. One easy to find ingredient…… Continue reading Miraculous Orange Almond Cake- Gluten free and No Sugar Added!
Our Premiere on NBC and Part 4 of the Food and Wine of Spain!
Hello Dear Friends.. Hope you are enjoying the sights and sounds of spring, I am loving the reemergence of hummingbirds, and even rabbits that are crossing my path as I go for my morning runs! Just wanted to update you on some exciting news about our recent appearance on a brand new show on NBC…… Continue reading Our Premiere on NBC and Part 4 of the Food and Wine of Spain!
MIDDLE EASTERN MEATBALLS!
So thankful to all of you to have hit the milestone of 20,000 subscribers on You Tube! To celebrate, I did a live video with my brother Issa to reach out to all of you. To participate in future live feeds, please subscribe to my channel and you will get my notifications on future live…… Continue reading MIDDLE EASTERN MEATBALLS!
Behind the Scenes of My Cooking Class!
As much as I love to do my cooking show, it can get frustrating talking to a camera–my cooking classes allow me to break that wall and interact with viewers directly! I love the casualness of it all, being able to share my family and cultural traditions in an intimate cooking setting, where I can…… Continue reading Behind the Scenes of My Cooking Class!
My Untold Story-Why I started Feast in the Middle East…
Happy New Year to you all! As I embark on 2018 with a lot of bold goals in mind (including the revamp of this website) it occurred to me that many of you have no idea who I am or why I started this project in the first place. Feast in the Middle East at…… Continue reading My Untold Story-Why I started Feast in the Middle East…
Pomegranate Series Part II: Molasses Glazed Chicken
In PART I of my pomegranate molasses series, I shared with you my recipe for a quick and easy vegan bulgur pilaf with pomegranate molasses dressing. While that can be a main dish for most vegans, I know the carnivores be asking me: “Where the protein at?” Thankfully the protein is just as quick and…… Continue reading Pomegranate Series Part II: Molasses Glazed Chicken
High Protein Banana Souffle Pancakes!
I can’t tell you how long I gave up pancakes. When I was in my 20s, I could metabolize anything with no ill effects, but once I entered my 30s I realized I could not eat a bunch of refined carbs in one sitting. Take for instance, pancakes. If I indulged in a stack of…… Continue reading High Protein Banana Souffle Pancakes!
Garlicky Herb Roasted Artichokes
Sometimes, the time spent cooking with loved ones is just as gratifying as eating the final dish. I don’t think there has ever been a time when my “baby” brother hasn’t made me bust a gut laughing so hard, so it’s no wonder this artichoke video turned out to be a bit um….unconventional for a…… Continue reading Garlicky Herb Roasted Artichokes