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Kousa Mahshi is a traditional Middle Eastern dish, particularly popular in countries like Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine. The name “Kousa Mahshi” translates to “stuffed zucchini” in English. It is a dish made by hollowing out zucchinis (also known as courgettes) and stuffing them with a flavorful mixture, typically rice, ground meat (such as lamb …
Mediterranean Orzo Feta Salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that combines orzo pasta, salad greens, herbs, and tangy feta cheese drizzled with a simple balsamic vinegar. It is a popular salad in Mediterranean cuisine, known for its vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. I’ve been making this salad quite a lot lately & I enjoy …
Baklava, a popular Middle Eastern & Mediterranean pastry dessert… It’s basically layered phyllo dough smeared with butter, topped with chopped nuts & soaked in sugar syrup. With store-bought phyllo dough, making baklava is super easy. It’s a heavenly decadent flaky & crispy dessert. I made the baklava in an 8-inch square pan, this yielded 12 …
Shakshuka made in the Instant Pot… Shakshuka is a popular Mediterranean dish, eggs poached in a delicious tomato sauce. I tweaked the recipe a bit & made my own twist by poaching eggs in ground beef-tomato sauce. Tasted delish and is effortless to make in the Instant Pot. Can be served with pita bread or …
Cracked wheat mixed with veggies and perfectly seasoned, a truly delicious Summer salad… Looking at the cracked wheat that was sitting comfortably in my pantry, I had to ask myself this question: how can I turn cracked wheat into something delicious??? I’d tried making cracked wheat chicken pilaf before and loved it. I wasn’t up for …