September - 2016

Thyme Shortbread cookies from Jerusalem

Thyme Shortbread cookies from Jerusalem

This kind of shortbread cookies is very famous among the people of Jerusalem, especially during the thyme picking season. Jerusalemite Thyme Shortbread, a scrumptious shortbread recipe very similar in texture and consistency to the Middle Eastern buttery cookies known as “Ghraibeh”. I am happy to tell that this was the recipe of the month in our lovely group Arabic Flavor! hosted by the beautiful Shatha al Hussieni from Palestine/Jerusalem :) that was my entry for Jerusalemit

Caraway spice pudding/Meghli

Caraway spice pudding/Meghli

Meghli is an authentic and traditional Middle eastern/Arabic sweet dish made from rice and caraway, anise and cinnamon. As a matter of Arab tradition, when a baby is born, the family holds a gathering where friends and family come over to visit the mother and new baby and Meghli or karawaya is served on this special occasion. Caraway seeds are good for feeding mothers that is why it is made during this times,It’s been told that it’s so nutritious, energetic, and healthful for

Mujaddara Bulgur

Mujaddara Bulgur

Mujadara is one of my family favourite dishes. In particular, "Mujadara with bulgur! "Lentil And Bulgur Pilaf" in English, which is traditionally savored with caramelized onions and accompanied by plain yogurt or Arabic salad and pickles! The traditional way to prepare mujaddara will be with rice in levantine region however, sometimes bulgur is used instead of the rice making this a very earthy and rustic dish. It is spiced with cumin and the sweetness of caramelized onions

Helbeh/ Fenugreek Cake

Helbeh/ Fenugreek Cake

Today I will share the recipe of a Fenugreek cake called Helbeh. Fenugreek seeds, Helba (حلبة) in Arabic an aromatic bittersweet spice, has quite a strong flavor. This little seed contains proteins, fiber and Vitamin C, niacin, potassium, iron and alkaloids. Among some of their benefits are : it increases milk production among nursing mothers, helps reduce symptoms of PMS, reduce cholesterol, increases the libido, reduces heartburn, you can loose weight by reducing the appeti

"Hijazi Alexandrian,Dahdah" Stuffed Semolina bars

"Hijazi Alexandrian,Dahdah" Stuffed Semolina bars

Dahdah in Levant region, Hijazi Alexandrian in Egypt are the two names of the same delicious traditional food street dessert that is mainly consists of 2 layers of semolina and between them is a filling of nuts,coconut, mixed with semolina and flavored with cinnamon. It is the date of Arabic flavor post of the month! and the recipe of Hijazi Alexandrian dessert was the choice of the beautiful Egyptian Maisa Abed Alsalam (the host of the month) in Arabic group, who has shared

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