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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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Feb 15, 2026 | Tabbouleh is, in my opinion, the most well-known salad to come from the Arab world. It's very simple, made with just a handful of ingredients, but they're all very high-quality ingredients so their natural flavors really shine through. It's not labor-intensive at all, so you can prepare a huge batch in just 30 minutes and you'll be good to go.
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April 19, 2026 | Sabanikh is the Arabic word for spinach, and that's exactly what this dish is: lots and lots of spinach cooked down with plenty of onion, garlic, ground beef, and a nice touch of lemon juice to bring this all together.
It's a beautiful and simple dish that really defines a Levantine home. Of course, our Lebanese, Syrian, and Jordanian neighbors also share this dish but with their own touch.
I highly recommend this one. I actually make this for myself quite often because it's easy and it’s a healthy option to throw together.
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May 10, 2026 | In the Levant, we stuff pretty much any and all vegetables and to start this stuffed vegetable series off, we'll be stuffing tomatoes. (Yes, I know, they really are fruits, but we eat them like vegetables, so today, I’m classing it as a vegetable!)
We're starting with this because I consider tomatoes to be very easy to stuff and they cook in the oven so it's pretty hands off. It's a great way to step into more complex Levantine recipes without being all too intimidating. I really hope you can give this one a try.
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Nb: This name is a name given to this dish in the Levant. There, it is sometimes also sometimes called (محشي بندورة), which is a reversal of the words. In the Gulf and in Egypt, the dish is called (طماطم محشوة), or (طماطم محشوة).
Mar 19, 2026 | Ruz bil Haleeb or ‘rice in milk; is the Levantine version of rice pudding. It's a floral, creamy, and refreshing dessert enjoyed warm or cold so it's the perfect year-round treat. It's very simple to make. We need only 6 ingredients, and the payoff is incredible. It's the perfect introduction to Levantine desserts.
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Apr 5, 2026 | Mujaddara is a dish enjoyed throughout the Levant. Again, this is a dish where each cook has his own special touch, but it's always some sort of lentils topped with crispy, caramelized onions. It's really a simple and wonderful dish that you can really stretch when you just want something simple and comforting.
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.
