This Kefta Mkaouara is a richly flavoured tomato based tagine filled with meatballs, and with eggs poached in the sauce, reminiscent of Shakshuka. Tagine Everyday? I have so many fond memories of eating these Moroccan meatball tagine on a number…
Borani Laboo is a beautiful and bright pink Persian yoghurt dip that doubles as both a side dish and a dip that is at home on any mezze table. What’s in a Name? Borani Laboo is also traditionally called Boorani-yeh…
Dried edible rose petals have a musky and floral aroma and are such a joy to use in the kitchen. They are a very popular ingredient in Middle Eastern cooking and also that of the northern part of the Indian…
Layali Lubnan (ليالي لبنان), or Lebanese Nights, is a delicious, cold semolina pudding that has to be made ahead and so, is perfect for entertaining. And it’s also a pretty easy recipe to make! What is Layali Lubnan? It’s a…
Halawet el Jibn is an exquisite dessert of semolina and cheese rolls topped with rose or orange scented sugar syrup, and is simply perfect for any occasion. Halawet el Jibn Let’s look at the name first, shall we? In Arabic:…
Doogh is a tangy, slightly salty, cold and refreshing yoghurt drink that’s popular across the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia and the Mediterranean. It is also known as Ayran, especially outside of Iran and the rest of Central Asia.…