Table of Contents
Introduction 8
An Authentic Breakfast 12
Fattet Hummus (Traditional Layered Hummus) 14
Ka'ek El Quds (Jerusalem Sesame Bread) 17
Mutabal with Seasoned Pita Chips (Roasted Eggplant Dip) 19
Qalayet Bandura (Tomato Garlic Skillet) 23
Ijjeh (Fluffy Egg & Veggie Fritters) 24
Labneh Imdahbar (Yogurt Balls Preserved in Olive Oil) 27
Za'atar Cake with Olives & Halloumi 28
Ful (Fava Bean Dip) 31
Bayd ou Batata (Eggs & Potatoes) 32
Khaliat al Nahl (Honeycomb Bread Stuffed with Cheese) 35
Hummus bi' Lahmeh (Hummus Topped with Steak) 36
For the Love of Vegetables 39
Makloubeh bil Khodra (Vegetarian "Upside Down" Spiced Rice Dish) 40
Imsaka'a bil Khodra (Vegetarian Moussaka) 43
Salata Baladia (Tomato & Onion Tahini Salad) 44
Flafleh Mahshi bil Burghol (Stuffed Peppers with Bulgur & Herb Yogurt) 47
Imshat (Cauliflower Fritters) 48
Tabeekh Sabanekh (Spinach Stew) 51
Salatat Freekeh (Freekeh Salad) 52
Fasulya bil Zeit (Green Beans in Olive Oil) 55
Arnabeet (Cauliflower Bites with Tahini Sauce) 56
Sabanekh ou Jibneh Sam bousak (Spinach & Cheese Rolls) 59
Muthawamet Kousa (Zucchini, Garlic & Yogurt Dip) 60
Tabbouleh (Parsley & Bulgur Salad) 63
Baitinjan Maklee ma' Da'ah (Fried Eggplant with Salsa) 64
The Land & Sea 66
Musakhan (Roasted Chicken & Flatbread with Sumac, Olive Oil & Onions) 68
Braised Lamb Shanks with Turmeric Rice 71
Za'atar-Spiced Tilapia with Lentil Salad 74
Dawali (Stuffed Grape Leaves with Beef) 77
Sayadieh (Cumin Spiced Cod with Caramelized Onions & Rice) 79
Sneeyet Dajaj ou Batata (Roasted Chicken with Za'atar Potatoes) 83
Sneeyet Kufta ma' Salatat El Quds (Kufta Tart with Jerusalem Salad) 84
Shish Barak (Beef Dumplings in Tangy Yogurt Sauce) 87
Dajaj Mahshi bil Freekeh (Chicken Stuffed with Freekeh) 89
Bamya (Okra Stew with Lamb & Vermicelli Rice) 93
Jumbari bil Sumac ma' Batata Harra (Sumac Spiced Shrimp with Spicy Potatoes) 94
Kousa Mahshi (Stuffed Zucchini in Tomato Sauce) 97
Sneeyet Lahmeh ou Khodra (Oven-Baked Beef & Veggies) 98
Shawarmat Dajaj (Chicken Shawarma) 101
Macarona bi' Lahmeh (Pasta with Yogurt & Minced Meat) 102
Pomegranate Molasses & Harissa Salmon with Arugula Salad 105
Sweet Treats 107
Knafeh (Sweet Cheese Pastry) 108
Chocolate Almond Baklawa 111
Fig & Honey Pistachio Cake 114
Warbat (Cream Stuffed Phyllo Triangles) 117
Booze Arabiya (Arabic Ice Cream Pinwheels) 119
Awameh (Sweet Dumplings) 123
Ghraybeh (Pistachio & Cardamom Shortbread Cookies) 124
Fudgy Pomegranate Brownies with Tahini Swirl 127
Hareesa (Semolina Orange Blossom Coconut Cake) 128
Mabrousheh bil Tamer (Crumb Bars Stuffed with Dates) 131
Roz bil Haleeb (Rice Pudding) 132
Halawa Spiral (Tahini & Molasses Puff Pastry Spiral) 135
Ashta Fruit Tarts (Phyllo Tarts Topped with Cream, Nuts, Berries & Honey) 136
No-Bake Date Cheesecake 139
Mhalabia ma' Qamr El-Deen (Milk & Apricot Pudding) 142
Ka'ek Yansoon ma' Simsim (Anise Sesame Biscuits) 145
Classic Drinks 146
Shai ou Na'Na (Fresh Mint Tea) 148
Qahweh Sadah (Arabic Coffee) 151
Limoon ou Na'Na (Mint Lemonade) 152
Qamr El Deen (Apricot Beverage) 155
Acknowledgements 159
About the Author 161
Index 162
