Waleed Asadi: Rice with Vermicelli — Ruz bil sha’aria | رز بالشعيرية

Feb 8, 2026 | Rice is the most basic building block of any cuisine and in the Levant, this vermicelli rice is our go to rice. We pair this with the majority of our stews, our bbqs, and so much more. It's a very simple easy recipe to switch things up from your basic white rice.

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Waleed Asadi: The Weeknight Dinner | Rice and Ground Beef | أرز و لحمة | Also: أرز باللحم المفروم

July 5, 2026 | When people think of Levantine food, they often picture the dishes reserved for holidays and family gatherings. But the meals that quietly shape our culture are usually much simpler. This week, I'm sharing one of the dinners I come back to time and time again: a simple bowl of 7-spiced-beef, buttery rice, fresh salad, and herb-filled yogurt that proves home cooking doesn't have to be complicated to feel like home.


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Waleed Asadi: 30-minute Beef Bowls | Middle Eastern Bowls Made with Zawi Arabic 7 Spice | حشوة

Waleed shows us how to make these delicious beef bowls.
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Waleed Asadi: Levantine Potato Salad | سلطة البطاطس الشامية

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Waleed Asadi: A Dish that Proves Great Food Doesn't Need Much | Fattet Hummus | فتّة حمّص

Jun 28, 2026 | Some of the most memorable meals aren't built around expensive ingredients; they're built around the staples that have filled our pantries for generations. Fattet hummus is one of those dishes.

Fattet hummus combines chickpeas, yogurt, tahini, and crunchy old bread into a breakfast that's far greater than the sum of its parts.

I love simple things and this is by far the most exemplary dish that shows how 4 basic ingredients can be transformed into something not just tasty, but beautiful as well.


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Waleed’s very own selection of spices can be found here. Don’t forget to use the code ZAWI10 for 10% off your first order.

Waleed’s favourite Lebanese olive oil, Les Cousines, can be found here. Don’t forget to use Waleed’s very own special introductory code for 15% off your first order.

Waleed Asadi: Authentic Crispy & Fluffy Palestinian Falafel | Better Than Any Restaurant’s | فلافل | Reupload

Mar 22, 2026 | Falafel is something that brings me so much joy and happiness. One bite of this crispy and fluffy falafel and your world is forever changed. First you get the savory crunch and then a burst of herbs and spice fills your senses. It's a beautiful thing really, and actually quite simple to make.

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Waleed Asadi: How Palestinians Make Bamya | Beef & Okra Stew | بامية

June 14, 2026 | Growing up, bamya is a dish that would frequently show up on our dinner table. It's a dish that everyone has a very strong opinion on: you either love it or hate it. I can say with confidence that everyone in my family LOVES bamya. This is exactly how I was raised with it and I'm certain that if you give this recipe a try, you'll fall in love with it as well.

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Waleed’s very own selection of spices can be found here. Don’t forget to use the code ZAWI10 for 10% off your first order.

Waleed’s favourite Lebanese olive oil, Les Cousines, can be found here. Don’t forget to use Waleed’s very own special introductory code for 15% off your first order.

Traditional Levantine Eggplant Casserole: Mnazzaleh betenjan | منزلة باذنجان

Waleed Asadi tells us all about this scrumptious Levantine dish.

Waleed Asadi: The Cream Behind Every Great Middle Eastern Dessert | Ashta | قشطة

June 7, 2026 | “Ashta is one of the most beloved ingredients in Levantine desserts but many people have never heard of it. This delicate cream finds its way into everything …”


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Waleed’s very own selection of spices can be found here. Don’t forget to use the code ZAWI10 for 10% off your first order.

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Waleed Asadi: Levantine Lentil Soup: Shorabet Adas | شوربة عدس

March 8, 2026

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Waleed’s favourite Lebanese olive oil, Les Cousines, can be found here. Don’t forget to use Waleed’s very own special introductory code for 15% off your first order.

Waleed Asadi: The Levantine Shepherd's Pie | Saneyet Batata w Lahme | صينية بطاطا باللحم

May 31, 2026 | Meat and potatoes is a combination that every culture utilizes in multiple ways. Sometimes roasted, fried, stewed, and in this case, baked.

When I think of a western shepherd’s pie it's filled with butter, peas, carrots, and is a bit like stew. The Levantine version, on the other hand, is very simple and light and has all the extra bits served on the side. It really is just meat and potatoes.

This is the version I grew up with. It's a very nostalgic dish for me. It feels like home, tastes like home, and I hope it's something you can bring into your home.



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Waleed’s very own selection of spices can be found here. Don’t forget to use the code ZAWI10 for 10% off your first order.

Waleed’s favourite Lebanese olive oil, Les Cousines, can be found here. Don’t forget to use Waleed’s very own special introductory code for 15% off your first order.

Waleed Asadi: Mini Middle Eastern Breakfast Mezze | فطور

May 8, 2024 | These are just a few dishes served in a typical Middle Eastern breakfast mezze. Today, I'm sharing how to make Middle-Eastern-style eggs and potato, fried halloumi, za'atar and olive oil, and some cardamom-infused Arabic coffee.


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Waleed Asadi: Falafel | فلافل

May 15, 2024 | A step-by-step guide to making the most incredible falafel from scratch.

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Waleed’s very own selection of spices can be found here. Don’t forget to use the code ZAWI10 for 10% off your first order.

Waleed’s favourite Lebanese olive oil, Les Cousines, can be found here. Don’t forget to use Waleed’s very own special introductory code for 15% off your first order.

Waleed Asadi: Palestinian-style Moussaka | Vegetarian Slow-braised Eggplants in Tomato Sauce | مسقعة

May 24, 2026 | Moussaka is a dish enjoyed throughout the eastern Mediterranean. It has taken on so many different forms and styles as it has moved from region to region, but it is always made with eggplant [aubergine].

In the Levant, we have our own version, which also has its own regional touch. Today, I'm sharing the Palestinian version, or at least the version that was made in my home. It's completely vegetarian, served usually at room temp or cold. It’s another very simple dish to prepare. If you don't like eggplant, this one is a great way to re-introduce it. I hope you’ll love it.



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Waleed’s very own selection of spices can be found here. Don’t forget to use the code ZAWI10 for 10% off your first order.

Waleed’s favourite Lebanese olive oil, Les Cousines, can be found here. Don’t forget to use Waleed’s very own special introductory code for 15% off your first order.

Waleed Asadi: The Arab Lasagna | Macarona Bechamel | مكرونة بشاميل

April 26, 2026 | This is a dish enjoyed in most of the Arab countries. Originating in Egypt, we in the Levant have adopted this dish and never looked back. It's essentially a lasagna made with penne pasta and a red meat sauce seasoned with our very favorite Arabic 7 spice. It's beautiful, it's to die for, and best of all, it's a crowd pleaser. If you love pasta but want to switch things up, macarona bechamel is your move!

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Waleed’s very own selection of spices can be found here. Don’t forget to use the code ZAWI10 for 10% off your first order.

Waleed’s favourite Lebanese olive oil, Les Cousines, can be found here. Don’t forget to use Waleed’s very own special introductory code for 15% off your first order.

Waleed Asadi: Not Your Typical Fattoush | Gazan Style Fattoush | فتوش غزاوي

Mar 29, 2026 | Fattoush is a salad I think most of us recognize to come out of the Levant. The beauty about Levantine food is that no-one makes this recipe the same way. Each region, each city, even each household makes it slightly differently. And this salad is a great example of those differences. Today, I'm sharing the Gazan (Ghazawi) style of fattoush. It's everything you love about your typical fattoush , but with a little twist.

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Waleed’s very own selection of spices can be found here. Don’t forget to use the code ZAWI10 for 10% off your first order.

Waleed’s favourite Lebanese olive oil, Les Cousines, can be found here. Don’t forget to use Waleed’s very own special introductory code for 15% off your first order.

Waleed Asadi: Authentic Levantine Pita Bread | Soft, Fluffy, with a Perfect Puff Every Time | خَبز عربي

April 12, 2025 | Home-made pita has been an absolute game-changer for me. It completely outweighs the convenience of store-bought. Once you taste it, you'll notice the flavor, texture, and overall feel. It is just unmatched. It's really a simple and straightforward recipe with the most difficult part being patience. Take your time, don't rush, and you'll forever change the way you see pita.


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Waleed’s very own selection of spices can be found here. Don’t forget to use the code ZAWI10 for 10% off your first order.

Waleed’s favourite Lebanese olive oil, Les Cousines, can be found here. Don’t forget to use Waleed’s very own special introductory code for 15% off your first order.

Traditional Palestinian Hummus | حمص فلسطيني تقليدي

Hummus is arguably one of the most iconic dishes to come out of the Levant. It’s creamy, it’s got a touch of lemon and garlic, it’s filling, and it’s just one of several mezze dishes we have.

In Arabic, hummus just means chickpeas. So sometimes when we say hummus we’re talking about the dip I’m sharing today and sometimes we’re talking about the chickpea itself - it really just depends on the context.

I’m a traditionalist. I love to learn the true recipes as they were intended to be made before I start playing around with new flavors, or ideas. It’s the best way to establish a strong foundation.

Overall, hummus is a very easy dish to make but one note is that technique and patience matter. If you try to rush this, you won’t get the result you’re looking for. So, take your time, be patient, and I promise you’ll make an incredible batch of hummus every single time.



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Waleed Asadi: Levantine Chicken & Potatoes — Jaj w Batata | جَاج و بْطَاطَا

March 15, 2026

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In standard Arabic, the recipe is called Djaj w batata (دجاج وبطاطا). The name given to the dish above is how it is written and said in dialect, omitting the ‘d’. In other words, it is a shortened form of the Arabic word for chicken. Hence it is written as shown in the title above.

Waleed Asadi: Levantine Tray-baked Kufta — Kufta B'Siniyeh | كفتة بالصينية

Mar 11, 2026 | Kufta B'Siniyeh literally translates to "kufta in a tray." Siniyeh is the Arabic word for tray, and the "B" is short hand for "bil" which means "in". So literally ‘kufta in a tray’.

This is what a majority of people like me grew up with. Some sort of oven-baked kufta with potatoes, tomatoes, and. Sometimes, onions. It's the most basic way you can prepare kufta. So, for that reason, I think it's also a very, very easy way to step into the world of our cuisine.

It's really quite simple to do, so I hope you will give it a try.


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Waleed’s very own selection of spices can be found here. Don’t forget to use the code ZAWI10 for 10% off your first order.

Waleed’s favourite Lebanese olive oil, Les Cousines, can be found here. Don’t forget to use Waleed’s very own special introductory code for 15% off your first order.