Entries by Lara

Maamoul Eid

Maamoul is a traditional Middle Eastern shortbread that’s sweet, buttery and just melts in the mouth. This fool proof recipe will having you make it like a pro!

Manaqeesh Express

A soft flatbread dough topped with a variety of toppings, packed with flavors you cannot go wrong with this express recipe that rises and rolls within 20 minutes

Halawet El Jibn

It looks fancy, but i bet you have most of the ingredients in your kitchen. Give it a try, this is one recipe you must save and savor.

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Homemade Cheese Sambosek

Making sambusak dough by hand is a pleasure passed down to me by my mom, who refuses to buy them fresh from the bakery let alone get the frozen version. Those are time consuming to make and require a paste maker machine to run the dough thin, but the result is worth it and phenomenal.

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Homemade Qatayef

With Ramadan around the corner, there is one constant dessert on everyone’s table: QATAYEF.
Whether you love eating the raw mini’s with fillings or opt for a fried/baked version with cheese or walnuts, you cannot go wrong with this easy recipe.

Shanklish

Shanklish is a Middle Eastern cheese with a similar texture to feta. This homemade version is made with only four ingredients.

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Homemade Kubbeh

Kubbeh is a lost art. I mean how many people bother to make it at home when some women sell it from home and you’re more likely to find it in the frozen section of the supermarket. With that said – I am into lost art especially when the techniques are passed down to me […]