Creating new perspectives since 2009
Items by Maha Salah
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Ojji fritters
These egg fritters, or ojji, will always take me back to my grandma’s kitchen. This was one of her go-to late night dinners. The smell of the parsley and cumin are absolutely heavenly!...
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Siniyet Djaj o Batata (Chicken and potato bake)
The best part of this dish is it really doesn’t need any work, it is a matter of tossing all the ingredients together in a pan and baking. ...
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Karniyarik (stuffed aubergines)
It is rich and meaty, given the meatiness of the meat as well as the flesh of the aubergine....
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Kabsa
You may not know much about Saudi cuisine, but after trying this dish, I bet you’ll want to find out more!...
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Musakhan
Musakhan is one of Palestine’s greatest gifts to the world, and once you’ve tried it, you’ll know why...
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Kaykat joz al-Hind (Coconut cake)
Kaykat joz al-hind, which translates to coconut cake, is a one-bowl cake that requires nothing more than a bowl and some elbow grease!...
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Zahra bi Laban
This dish is one of my all-time favourite winter dishes and I can keep telling you how much I love this dish or you can just make it and find out for yourself!...
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Shourabet freekeh
Looking for a soup that is filling, delicious,and healthy? Look no further; freekeh is definitely the one for you!...
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Roasted lamb shoulder over freekeh
Rice and meat go hand in hand in every Middle Eastern cuisine, but freekeh is a delicious alternative to rice and even a superfood!...
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Knafeh
There is truly no dessert in the world like gooey, cheesy and sweet knafeh. Once you’ve tried it, you’ll never stop craving it!...
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Fasooliya bil zeit
Fassoliya bil zeit is very simple to make, and is best eaten warm or room temperature....
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She'reya bil haleeb
She'reya bil haleeb, which translates to vermicelli in milk, is very similar to rice pudding, but with less milk...
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Fattet Baitenjan
This dish is pretty quick and easy to make, but the key to getting the depth of flavour is to let everything cook slowly over a low heat......
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Mutabbaq
Cooking the mutabbaq is really easy; all you need to do is brown it on both sides in some butter. This dish is best served piping hot with a squeeze of lemon. Enjoy!...
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Sayadiyah
This dish is best served topped with some toasted nuts and fried onions. Add a side of tangy salad and enjoy!...
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Baklawa
This dessert may look impressive and complicated, but it is honestly one of the easiest and quickest sugary treats out there...
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Malfouf
Various versions of the dish are made across the Middle East, including in the Levant, Egypt, Iraq and Turkey....
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Tamr hindi, fattoush and kubbeh bil siniyeh
Tamr hindi, two types of fattoush and kubbeh bil siniyeh.. the perfect way to wrap up Ramadan!...
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Karkadeh, borek and khaliyet nahl
Karkadeh is a delicious drink made from hibiscus flowers. It is tart and sweet at the same time, so it hits all the spots! The closest thing I think it tastes like is cranberry juice....
