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Roasted Eggplant with Labneh & Pistachio

The Middle East has some beautiful Mediterranean ingredients that are quite unique to the region – and not everything is about Shawarma or Hummus. There is so much more – like Za’atar (a spice mix using dried herbs and seeds), Labneh (a smooth creamy…

May 22, 2019

Desserts HomeCooked Middle Eastern Vegetarian

Grilled Fig with Burnt Honey, Yoghurt & Pistachio

My cooking philosophy is all about ingredients, maximum flavour and simplicity – in that order. Looks, super fancy plating, styling are just not my cup of tea – although when it all comes together, no one is more elated than I am. A lot…

December 17, 2018

Cuisines HomeCooked Middle Eastern

Roasted Carrots w/ Za’atar & Date Syrup

Every creative person goes through a weird phase time and again – a block if you must! Sometimes, months have gone by before I’ve created something that would get me excited. I must admit, there have even been times when grocery shopping (which is…

June 14, 2017

Chicken HomeCooked Middle Eastern Quick-fixes

Middle Eastern Chicken Shawarma

I’ve always believed that a blog is for personal use; for venting. But, when it comes to a food blog, the idea is to share with people experiences in the kitchen and food. For me, food, being a passion in every sense of the…

September 25, 2012

Cuisines Dips Entrees HomeCooked Middle Eastern

Hummus Heaven

As a child, my parents would try and introduce my sister and me to the various cuisines that were available in Salalah – Chinese, Continental and even Arabic. Middle Eastern or Arabic food is something, I believe, you need to develop the taste for.…

June 23, 2012