Shai Adeni (Shahi Mulaban, Shahi Haleeb, Arabic Shai, Adeni Tea) is a Yemeni tea from the coastal city of Aden flavored with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and sweetened condensed milk or evaporated milk with a bit of sugar. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission…
Aushak (Afghan Leek and Scallion Dumplings)
These Aushak (Afghan Leek and Scallion Dumplings) are topped with a spiced meat sauce, dollops of garlicky yogurt, and a sprinkle of thinly sliced fresh mint. After moving to the DC area from the Florida panhandle (and Alabama before that), one of the first things I noticed was the availability of cuisines my new home…
Persepolis Cookbook Review and Keskul-e-Fugara (Turkish Milk and Almond Pudding)
Persepolis: Vegetarian Recipes from Persia and Beyond, written by Sally Butcher, showcases a flavorful assortment of over 150 vegetarian recipes with inspiration from the Middle East, Northern Africa, and the Caucasus. Many are favorites from her London shop and café, Persepolis. Highlights include Su Boregi (Spinach and Almond Pie), Halim (Eggplant Porridge with Brown Butter…
Macaroon Bil Toum (Lebanese Garlic Noodles)
Recipe for Macaroon Bil Toum: The ultimate comfort food for garlic lovers from the mountains of Lebanon. Macaroon Bil Toum (Macaron/Ma3kroun bi Toom) is a rustic dish found in the mountain villages of Lebanon. Little pasta dumplings are boiled until soft and tender, then coated in a lemony garlic sauce called Toum. It is the…
Tree of Life Cookbook Review and Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza)
Tree of Life: Turkish Home Cooking, written by Joy E. Stocke and Angie Brenner, features over 100 recipes based on their travel memoir Anatolian Days and Nights. Highlights in the book include Saffron Rice Pilaf with Chickpeas and Mint, Lamb Kleftico (Cypriot-Style Lamb Shanks), Black Sea Hazelnut Baklava, Classic Puffed Pide Bread, and Circassian Chicken…
The Gaza Kitchen Cookbook Review and Shay bil Maramiya (Palestinian Sage-Scented Tea)
The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey, written by Laila El-Haddad and Maggie Schmitt, features a collection of 130 recipes and personal stories from the Gaza region of Palestine. I am reviewing the second edition which has been updated (the original was published in 2013) to include information on the current state in Gaza and…
Mountain Berries & Desert Spice Cookbook Review and Afghani Gosh-e-Fil (Elephant Ear-Shaped Fried Pastry)
Mountain Berries & Desert Spice: Sweet Inspiration from the Hunza Valley to the Arabian Sea, written by Sumayya Usmani, showcases the sweet side of Pakistani cuisine. I reviewed Sumayya’s first book, Summers Under the Tamarind Tree, last year and was so excited to work my way through her newest project. Highlights include Spiced Apple Samosas,…
Man’oushé Cookbook Review and Bayd wa Khodra (Lebanese Egg Pie with Vegetables)
Man’oushé: Inside the Lebanese Street Corner Bakery, written by Barbara Abdeni Massaad, highlights the versatility and variety of Lebanon’s national pie, the Man’oushé, with over 70 recipes. Toppings include the traditional Man’oushé bi-za’tar (Wild Thyme Pie), Shankleesh (Spiced Cheese Pie), Flayfleh harra (Spicy Red Pepper Pie), Khobz bi-sumsum (Sesame Seed Bread), and Lahm bi-‘ajeen Halabi…
Turkish Delights Cookbook Review and Cevizli Erişte (Turkish Walnut Pasta)
Turkish Delights: Stunning Regional Recipes from the Bosphorus to the Black Sea, written by John Gregory-Smith, features an incredible assortment of over 100 dishes from throughout Turkey. Popular favorites such as Karides (Shrimp with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Butter), Revani (Semolina Lemon Cake), Granny’s Pilav, Taze Fasulye (Green Beans with Tomatoes and Olive Oil), and Şiş…
The Aleppo Cookbook Review and Roz bi-Haleeb Mbattan (Syrian Rice, Milk, and Orange Pudding)
The Aleppo Cookbook: Celebrating the Legendary Cuisine of Syria, written by Marlene Matar, is a tribute to one of the world’s oldest cities with over 200 vibrant and unique regional recipes, photos, and stories. Favorites include Muhammara (Red Pepper and Walnut Spread), Kabab Karaz (Meatballs in Sour Cherry Sauce), Kibbeh Maqliyeh (Fried Kibbeh), and Khobez Arabeh (Arabic…
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