Labneh and Makdous, another super easy dish that can be part of your meals for iftar, dinner mezza or suhoor! I love preparing it ahead of time and then the leftovers become a delicious dip. Try to get the best homemade Lebanese makdous you can find.
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Continue ReadingCherry & Pistachio Baklawa Trifle or, in reality, The Leftovers Trifle. Whenever I find myself with extra egg yolks in the fridge or some toasted nuts, it will always prompts me to create delicious recipes that allow me to avoid food wastage. Especially during Ramadan, whatever food is leftover, it either gets frozen, distributed to friends (doggy bags) or upcycled into a new dish. I always remember a joke my mom used to say: mjadara first day, lentil soup the following! What are your favorite tips to avoid food waste during Ramadan?
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Continue ReadingEggplant mutabbal- a smokey, creamy and garlicky dip to have with fish and grills. It’s vegan and so light and quick to make. Do you love it? And what do you call it? Mutabbal or baba ghannouj?
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Continue ReadingThis Ramadan, I got inspired by @driscollsmiddleeast berries and created these Chicken Berry Kebabs – a fresh, quick twist on grilled chicken! The berry sauce doubles as a glaze and a dip, paired with crispy onions and coriander for the perfect bite.
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Continue ReadingThis classic fatteh is made of chickpeas and toasted pita bread with a creamy, rich garlicky tahini yogurt. It is such a basic yet such a comforting dish. I love having it during Ramadan as the ingredients are always available at home and it is ready in under 10min. I always serve extra yogurt on the side. Feel free to create the toppings of your choice!
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Continue ReadingThis toasted markouk sandwich is perfect for midnight snacking and Suhoor! You’ll have this melted cheesy, spicy, crispy snack in no time. The compact panini maker and grill by @russellhobbsgcc heats up fast and is easy to clean—making it the ultimate tool for late-night cravings. And then straight back to bed!
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Continue ReadingTHE Fattouch dressing. Save this recipe, it is the one and only you’ll need for your Fattouch salad. This dressing is so good, you would want to drink it! Make a big jar and keep it in the fridge. Shake and drizzle on your Fattouch salad just before serving!
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Continue ReadingDuring the blessed month of Ramadan, i love creating beautiful moments that matter with my loved ones around nice meals for Iftar and Suhour. The secret is creating easy dishes that are also impressive such as this baklawa trifle! I used SpinneysFOOD ingredients to make this ultimate indulgent dessert the highlight of any meal.
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Continue ReadingHoney Baklawa Roll with Al Shifa Black Forest Honey.I love recreating favorite recipes to fit our lifestyle. Instead of using refined sugar, i made baklawa roll using Al Shifa Black Forest honey, which has a smooth, caramel-like taste and many health benefits. Founded in 1983 in Saudi Arabia, Al Shifa is among the world’s top five honey brands, sourcing from the finest apiaries and holding multiple quality certifications. Swap sugar for their honey and use it to drizzle over desserts. Live Sweeter with Al Shifa! @alshifaksa
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Continue ReadingPeanut Butter & Date Squares. These delicious, no-bake squares are packed with protein, fiber, and natural sweetness—perfect for a healthy snack! I’m posting this recipe on Sunday so you prepare today and enjoy them for the rest of the week! Adapt it to the ingredients you have at hand but this version was absolutely perfect- even the kids loved them!