My limited-edition “Feast in the Middle East” cookbook is officially on Black Friday sale between now and December 15— and there are fewer than 275 copies left! 😱📚 To get your copy, click on this LINK If you’ve been wanting to bring the aromas of sumac, za’atar, pomegranate, and rose water into your kitchen… this…… Continue reading BLACK FRIDAY EXCLUSIVE!
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Lebanese Pumpkin Kibbeh- A Legendary Budget Friendly Dish!
Once upon a time during the Roman empire, Lebanese villagers were able to subsist on a dish of pumpkin kibbeh during an imposed famine. The Romans had begun confiscating grain and meat from the villages they passed through in the Levant, leaving families hungry. One wise woman turned to pumpkin to replace lamb in the…… Continue reading Lebanese Pumpkin Kibbeh- A Legendary Budget Friendly Dish!
The Viral Cottage Cheese Wrap — Lebanese Lavash Style (High Protein, Low Carb Recipe)
I’m not the type of person to fall for every fad…, but this one I could not resist! The viral cottage cheese wrap recipe has taken over social media — and for good reason. These wraps are made from only two ingredients (cottage cheese and egg), yet this magical combination creates a soft, flexible wrap…… Continue reading The Viral Cottage Cheese Wrap — Lebanese Lavash Style (High Protein, Low Carb Recipe)
Keshkek: A 3,000-Year-Old Bowl of Warmth, History, & Flavor
If you haven’t noticed already, I love bringing back ancient dishes that have survived the test of time! There’s something magical about a dish that has survived millennia — something that carries with it memory, ritual, nourishment, and simplicity. Keshkek (sometimes spelled kashkak, keşkek, or regional variants) is one such dish. It’s a humble fusion…… Continue reading Keshkek: A 3,000-Year-Old Bowl of Warmth, History, & Flavor
Hot Honey Crispy Fish: A 10th-Century Arab Dish for Today’s Table
Because of the positive response I got on my last recipe for a 10th century Arab chicken salad recipe, I will share another 1000 year old recipe with you today. I kid you not, when I tried this fish I decided it was my FAVORITE way to eat white fish….EVER. At first bite, this fish…… Continue reading Hot Honey Crispy Fish: A 10th-Century Arab Dish for Today’s Table
1000 Year Old Arab Chicken Salad Heals and Nourishes…
When we think of a chicken salad, we might picture something cold, creamy, and often uninspired. But in the 10th-century in the Arab world, a chicken salad was far more than a quick lunch. It was a carefully constructed, healing dish—where every ingredient served a medicinal purpose, curated for balance, digestion, and vitality. The notion…… Continue reading 1000 Year Old Arab Chicken Salad Heals and Nourishes…
20 Minute Lebanese Chicken Noodle Soup, Like a Warm Hug in a Bowl!
As we still have a few more cold months before spring and summer, there is nothing more comforting than a cozy bowl of homemade soup. While I love making soup and broth from scratch, you can do wonders and save a boatload of time by using store bought chicken broth or stock. This Lebanese Chicken…… Continue reading 20 Minute Lebanese Chicken Noodle Soup, Like a Warm Hug in a Bowl!
Ode to Gaza: Sayadieh, The Fish & Rice Dish
Today I wanted to dedicate my blog and recipe to the people of Gaza, for this classic rice dish used to be ubiquitous in this coastal strip that is experiencing absolute horrors as we speak. This is my earnest desire to preserve their cultural heritage, and keep the spirit of their people alive. Sayadieh, a…… Continue reading Ode to Gaza: Sayadieh, The Fish & Rice Dish
Summertime Supper Ideas!
Hello Fitme Fam, This summer I have been actively setting aside time for prayer, speaking at fundrasiers for Gaza, and of course, family time. Sundays are my favorite, when my sister, mother, the kids and I get together for Sunday dinners. We seperate tasks, whether grocery shopping, cooking up side dishes, a main entree, and…… Continue reading Summertime Supper Ideas!
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)