Lotus cheesecake. TikTok, IG. Just everywhere. I love Lotus cookies, but within limits. Last year there was a trend with Lotus Cookies and Cookie Butter on literally everything and I just couldn’t do it. They’re both really good but super sweet and can be very overpowering. But, I still love them. So this year I […]
Knafeh
Knafeh holds so many memories. 😁 This past summer we went back to Amman for the first time in 6 SIX years. It feels like a lifetime. And in some ways it really is. We were so blessed to be able to visit and see family we hadn’t seen in a long time. We got […]
Halawet El Smeed, Semolina Pudding, حلاوة السميد بالجبنة
I know there’s a stigma going around about how bloggers write their life story before a recipe. But I promise you, this one is worth it. I feel like knowing how special a recipe is makes me so much more inclined to make it. After all, it’s not like I’m sharing a Tuna Casserole and […]
Halawit El Jibn
Halawit El Jibn is one of my favorite desserts. These sweet cheese rolls are so delicate, rich, and taste amazing. This dessert is definitely a labor of love, but after making it time and time again, I have truly perfected it. I believe there are many right ways to make something. I personally have made […]
Mujadara – Lentils and Rice
Mujadara is such a simple dish, one that was made so much more often when times were also much simpler. It’s a classic arab dish made from rice and lentils. You can also make it using bulgur. It’s typically topped with crispy fried onions and served with yogurt and a simple arabic salad. Mujadara used […]
Sfeeha – Arabic Meat Pies
Sfeeha. This simple and classic meat pie is so versatile. Serve it for breakfast. Serve it as an appetizer. Or even make a salad and serve it as a dinner. It’s one of my go tos for an easy and quick dinner. And I almost always have a batch of them in my freezer. It’s […]
Classic Cheesecake
This Cheesecake. Oh. My. God. You will never have a cheesecake as good as this cheesecake. If you’ve watched Friends, then you’ve probably seen the episode where Rachel and Chandler eat cheesecake off the floor. Because it was that good. Well, this cheesecake, is that good. I’d eat it off the floor. Any day. Cheesecake […]
Pina Colada
I am absolutely obsessed with Pina Coladas. The creamy coconut and sweet pineapple combination is a match made in heaven. They are traditionally made with alcohol, which we don’t drink. Most places have no problem making virgin one’s for you, but honestly it’s just so much better at home. The restaurant ones are typically frozen […]
Baklava Fingers – Baklawa Fingers
Baklawa is probably the most popular and well known Arab dessert. And for good reason. The Crispy filo. The perfectly spiced nuts. The thick syrup. The textures and flavors just compliment each other so well. It’s literally perfection. I’m drooling thinking about it! I just love baklawa in all its forms. Whether it’s my mama’s […]
Curry Potato Samosas
Ramadan is the time for samosas. I feel like it’s the one time I actually really care for them. Whether they’re cheese or potatoes, I definitely find myself craving them! This recipe is from my sister. She would always make them, and now that she moved, I find myself extra nostalgic about them. Give them […]
Warbat
Warbat is probably one of the most underrated arabic desserts. I feel like Kunafa gets the most attention, and then probably Atayef because of Ramadan. Warbat definitely doesn’t get the attention it deserves. What is Warbat? Warbat is a perfectly crispy filo dough that’s soaked in simple syrup and stuffed to the rim with the […]
Petit Four Butter Cookies
These butter cookies are literal perfection. We call them Petit Four. Petit Four is typically known as bite size dessert cakes filled with jam. Some people even make savory versions of them. It’s crazy how different cultures will associate a name with a completely different dessert. Being arab, Petit Four as we call them, are […]