Kuwaiti cuisines are part of Arabian Peninsula or Khaleeji cuisines that is known to contain meat and rice that are rich in herbs and spices. From main courses like Majboos to dessert like luqaimat. Kuwaiti food recipes are very similar to those of most Khaleeji countries like Saudi Arabia or the UAE, which makes sense since they share a similar culture. When I was living in Kuwait before, I had the opportunity to try many delicious Kuwaiti foods. Their main dishes contain meat with rice, typically served for either lunch or dinner. Additionally, they are rich in spices and herbs, making thei ..read more

Chtitha Djedj is an Algerian dish consisting of chickpeas & chicken, which is cooked in tomato sauce flavored with different spices such as cumin, turmeric, and paprika. This dish is commonly served & eaten with couscous or bread. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Algerian food is one of my favorite North African cuisines since they are similar to Middle Eastern food. It is rich in herbs and spices, which makes the dish mouthwatering. In this recipe, I made a Chtitha Djedj, which is similar to Algerian Chakhchoukha except it doesn't contain semolina bread. The word "Chtitha" comes from an Arab ..read more

Cheese Fatayer is a Middle Eastern or Lebanese cheese pie that contains fillings of mozzarella cheese, egg, and feta cheese, which are added to the dough. The dough is then assembled into boat-like shapes and baked until golden brown. It is traditionally served as breakfast or snacks and is popular in Lebanon, Jordan, and other Levantine countries. This post was originally published in March 22 2021. [feast_advanced_jump_to] The Cheese Fatayer has a savory flavor containing mild saltiness from the feta cheese and creaminess from the egg. Additionally, the mozzarella cheese gives a gooey ..read more

Moroccan Tabbouleh Salad is a Moroccan-style vegetarian salad recipe that consists mainly of couscous, parsley, onion, and tomatoes. This variation does not use bulgur wheat, as it is not Lebanese Tabbouleh. Like any salad, it is best served with rice and meat dishes. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Tabbouleh is one of my favorite Arabic salads since it is vegan-friendly and rich in herbs, which I find nutritious. It has a mild tangy flavor from the lemon juice but is balanced by the sweetness of the tomatoes. This is a very simple recipe to make, which is traditionally served during breakfast meal ..read more

Al Faham Chicken is a popular Arabic oven-baked chicken in the Middle East, which is marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and other Middle Eastern spices. This delicious Arabic grilled chicken is best served with rice, salad, or khubz bread along with traditional sauces like garlic sauce & tahini. [feast_advanced_jump_to] I remember last September when I visited Kuwait, my father took me to an authentic restaurant called Chicken Tikka that serves delicious Al Faham Chicken, which is very popular in Kuwait and most Arab Khaleeji countries. It is one of my favorite childhood gr ..read more

Emirati Khameer Bread is a traditional soft and puffy flatbread from the United Arab Emirates, golden brown and usually topped with sesame seeds and black cumin seeds. This type of bread is different from Arabic khubz as it has a slight sweetness from date water and milk, along with a mild cardamom and nutty flavor [feast_advanced_jump_to] When I lived in the Middle East, I noticed there were many different versions of flatbread or pita bread, including khubz/kuboos, tanoor bread, tamees, markook, shrak, and many others. In this post, I would like to share with you one of my favorite Emirati ..read more

Pad Kra Tiem is a Thai stir-fried meat dish consisting of boneless chicken breast seasoned with fried garlic, black pepper, cornstarch, and various seasoning sauces such as sweet soy sauce and oyster sauce. This dish is one of the easiest Thai garlic pepper chicken recipes which is best to serve with white rice. [feast_advanced_jump_to] To me, Thai food is one of the best Asian cuisines since they are rich in herbs & spices. When I was in an authentic Thai restaurant in Cebu City, I have eaten a delicious Thai garlic pepper chicken called Pad Kra Tiem. Because I love it so much, this is w ..read more

Piyanggang Manok is a traditional Filipino dish from Southern Mindanao which is made from chicken cooked in burnt coconut for smoked flavor that is seasoned with garlic, ginger, lemongrass, turmeric, and coconut milk. This Burnt Coconut chicken is best to serve and eat with white rice and palapa. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Coconut is an important ingredient in Filipino cuisines which we use it in our stews or grilling the meat. it makes sense since there are abundant coconut trees in the Philippines. Many examples of Filipino dishes using coconut include Ginataang Manok, Chicken Bicol Express ..read more

Shakriyeh is a Syrian yogurt soup dish that consists of beef fillet, plain yogurt, and fried garlic seasoned with different spices & herbs. It has a mild sour flavor yet it is so aromatic it is best to serve with traditional basmati rice or Arabic vermicelli rice. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Yogurt is a popular ingredient used in Levantine cuisines which we use to cook delicious recipes. When I was in Jordan for a visit, I ate different yogurt dishes like the Jordanian Mansaf from my Grandparent's house, and the Syrian Shakriyeh in the restaurant. In Lebanon, they a ..read more

Kebda Eskandarani is an Egyptian dish that consists of pan-fried liver combined with cumin, garlic, red onion, bell pepper, and lemon to enhance the flavor. It originated from Alexandria, an Egyptian city, which is a popular street food among locals, often enjoyed as a sandwich or served with rice. [feast_advanced_jump_to] In my experience, not many I know love eating liver since they find the smell unpleasant. However, in the Arab countries, we are known to add different spices and herbs, which gives a nice aroma making these dishes mouthwatering. And that's why I love eating since its not o ..read more