What is Pomegranate Molasses? Pomegranate molasses is a thick, syrupy sauce made from reduced pomegranate juice. It’s a popular ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine, known for its perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. This versatile condiment is made by…
Homemade tahini (or tahina, as it’s also called in the Middle East) is so much better than shopbought. Once you’ve made it, you’ll never resort to something out of a jar again!Previously published in 2013. Republished with updated content in 2024. What…
What is Halloumi? Find out right here! How to use it, how to cook with it and of course, halloumi recipes too!Previously published in 2018. Republished with updated content, August 2023. What is Halloumi? Halloumi is an unripe, semi hard…
Want to know how to bloom saffron? Or make liquid saffron as it’s also known? Keep reading! to get your hands on this liquid gold! Originally published in 2016. Republished with updated content July 2023. What is Liquid Saffron or…
Ashta is basically the Middle Eastern clotted cream, and it tastes like mascarpone, only flavoured however you want to. What is Ashta? Ashta is a much loved Middle Eastern cream, resembling clotted cream in texture and is used as both…
This homemade kashk recipe is going to be your next best friend, allowing you to make countless Persian and other Middle Eastern dishes that call for it. What is Kashk? Kashk in English, to put it in the simplest terms,…