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 […]
Authentic Hummus
Hummus is to arabs what pizza and pasta is to Italians. You wouldn’t as an arab for an authentic lasagna recipe, would you? I feel like Hummus has gotten super popular the past few years. I mean, what’s not to love? It’s absolutely delicious, and is good with literally everything. And it’s good for ya. […]
Lazy Cake
This Lazy Cake isn’t your typical one. It’s just as fast, and just as easy. But you know me, I’m extra. This one is creamier and so much better. That’s because it’s not just dry cocoa powder and condensed milk. Its actual melted chocolate, condensed milk, and Ishta. I’m telling you, it’s worth the extra […]
Butter Chicken
I LOVE Butter Chicken. Actually, I just love Indian Food! Some of the best Indian Food I ever had was when we went to Qatar for my sisters wedding. They had Indian food everywhere, and it was all good. I don’t have that luxury here, so I have to make what we like. I also […]
Yansoon Cookies
If there’s one thing I miss about amman, it’s all the bakeries stocked full of Yansoon Cookies. I have a literal obsession with them. It sucks having to wait for someone to come back from overseas to bring them, and let’s be real, they don’t last long when they do! So, I developed an amazing […]
One Pot Kabsa
Kabsa, or Machboos as they call it, is one of my all time favorite meals. And for many reasons. My sisters mother in law would make this Qatari Machboos for us every time she’d visit. It quickly became a favorite meal of mine. Now, obviously no one will ever make it as good as she […]
Kefta with Tahini
I absolutely hated Kefta with Tahini as a kid. I vividly remember coming home from school starving asking my mom what’s for dinner. Anytime she said kefta, I cringed. It’s crazy, because some of the foods I love most now are the ones I hated the most as a child. This one falls right after […]
Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
I am not a fan of pumpkin. I personally think Pumpkin Pie tastes like baby food. However, I absolutely love the Pumpkin Streusel Muffins. They go great with a cup of coffee, and aren’t too sweet. Costco has some of my favorite ones so I decided to recreate them at home, and honestly, they’re even […]
Atayef Ramadan
We all wait for Ramadan so we can have some amazing Atayef, They may only make their appearance once a year, but they’re worth the wait. Whether you say Atayef or Qatayef, we can all agree on one thing. They’re not pancakes. They may look similar, but this light and fluffy dessert is the furthest thing […]
Easy Almond Croissant
Croissants are probably my absolute favorite bread. They taste good with anything. I love making lunch sandwiches in them. They taste great with just jam. They’re absolutely amazing as french toast. Literally anything in a croissant is just better. I can even enjoy them just plain. But my absolute favorite way to eat a croissant, […]
Sahlab Pudding
Sahlab Pudding is the best thing on a cold day. I grew up in Denver, Colorado. So the snow was normal. It was always expected, not always welcomed. On the first few snow days of the season, we’d welcome it with excitement and stay home next to the fireplace. We’d play games, and take advantage […]