Pizza dough cinnamon rolls are an easy way to turn pizza dough into a dessert! These homemade cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting can be made with store-bought pizza dough or homemade pizza dough. Whether it's 15-minute pita pizzas or cast iron skillet pizza, I am a HUGE pizza lover. Repurposing leftover pizza dough to... Read More The post Pizza Dough Cinnamon Rolls appeared first on The Matbakh ..read more

This 00 flour pizza dough creates a flavorful pizza crust that's the perfect combination of crispy and chewy. This easy pizza dough recipe is made with 00 flour, warm water, quick-rise yeast, sugar, salt, and olive oil. One of my favorite recipes for pizza night uses this 00 flour pizza dough recipe. In my opinion,... Read More The post 00 Flour Pizza Dough appeared first on The Matbakh ..read more

This cast iron skillet pizza recipe is homemade pizza made in a large cast-iron skillet (about 16" in diameter). Use store-bought dough or your own pizza dough for this delicious pan pizza. Pizza has been my favorite food ever since I was a kid. This recipe has a thick crust, so it's more of a... Read More The post Cast Iron Skillet Pizza appeared first on The Matbakh ..read more

Cajun blackened shrimp is an easy, quick shrimp recipe made with cajun seasoning, raw jumbo shrimp, olive oil, and a cast iron skillet. Blackened Shrimp Cajun Style Shrimp is a lean protein that cooks quickly. It's one of my favorite protein options, especially if you feel all chickened out. Cajun cuisine has no shortage of... Read More The post Cajun Blackened Shrimp appeared first on The Matbakh ..read more

This homemade blackened cajun seasoning is a spice blend of paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. This blackened cajun seasoning is great for pan-seared rainbow trout, blackened chicken, or cajun shrimp alfredo. Homemade Cajun Seasoning I'm adding cajun seasoning to my favorite homemade spice blends (next... Read More The post Blackened Cajun Seasoning appeared first on The Matbakh ..read more

Cajun shrimp fettuccine alfredo is a 30-minute dinner made with cajun blackened shrimp, delicate fettuccine pasta, and an easy homemade Alfredo sauce. Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Succulent shrimp, creamy sauce, tender pasta- what's not to love? I was on the fence when making the Alfredo sauce with heavy cream (as opposed to a tad lighter bechamel... Read More The post Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo appeared first on The Matbakh ..read more

This pumpkin olive oil cake is a moist cake topped with softened cream cheese icing. It's so easy- just mix the cake batter in one bowl, bake, and frost! Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake Olive oil is not just an ingredient for savory dishes; it's great for desserts, like this pumpkin cake or homemade biscotti. Although pumpkin is more of a fall flavor, I am not waiting. This cake is too good. This moist cake graced the tables at a family get-together last fall, and Annette (also known as Grammy) happily obliged when I asked for the recipe. Thank you, Annette, for this recipe! I've made this pumpkin ca ..read more

Apple cinnamon Greek yogurt granola is a quick, healthy breakfast recipe that aligns with the Mediterranean diet. Maple syrup and creamy Greek yogurt provide a base for the crunchy granola and sweet apple chunks. I am obsessed with Greek yogurt breakfast bowls (like this protein yogurt fruit bowl made with apples and fresh berries). Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so I like to start it off with something scrumptious, filling, and packed with energy. What You Will Love Fresh fruit yogurt bowls are a healthy and quick breakfast. This tasty breakfast recipe reminds me of a cross ..read more

Lebanese kishik soup is a savory bulgur wheat yogurt porridge with dry kishik powder, ground lamb (or lamb confit, also known as awarma), diced onion, fresh garlic, and olive oil. Kishik soup is one of those traditional Lebanese recipes that leaves an imprint. There really isn't anything like it on a cold winter morning. The porridge-like texture is savory, sour, salty, and hearty. What is Kishik? Kishik is a mixture of soured goat milk yogurt and bulgar wheat that's ground into a fine white powder. My father grew up in Dhour Shweir, Lebanon, and my grandmother, Tayta Lily, made dry kishik po ..read more

This bazella recipe is a hearty pea stew with tender chunks of meat, carrots, homemade tomato sauce, potatoes, and spices. This is my version of a classic Lebanese dish known as bazella w riz, which translates to peas and rice. Many Middle Eastern countries have some version of this green pea stew. Two main differences in my version make this recipe better (in my opinion). One, I make a fresh tomato sauce from fresh tomatoes (it only adds about 10 minutes). Two, I make this stew heartier by adding white potato chunks. Looking for more Middle Eastern hearty stew recipes? Check out this fassoul ..read more