by Yummy Mideast | Apr 7, 2023 | Rice Dishes
If you’re looking for a dish that will transport you to the vibrant flavors of the Middle East, look no further than the traditional perde pilavi! While it may seem daunting to recreate this dish at home, the recipe is easier than you might think. With simple...
by Yummy Mideast | Apr 7, 2023 | Vegetarian Dishes
Join me on a culinary journey to a Middle Eastern restaurant in Chicago. There, I discovered the delightful flavors of homemade labneh from yogurt. Witnessed the unexpected conflict I found myself in the middle of and how it led me to recreate the delicious dip at...
by Yummy Mideast | Apr 5, 2023 | Meat Dishes
This is a story of a chance encounter at a Middle Eastern restaurant in Madison, Wisconsin. It led to a mysterious and coveted recipe for a perfectly cooked Turkish chicken shish kebab. After much persuasion, the elderly Israeli woman who cooked the dish reluctantly...
by Yummy Mideast | Apr 4, 2023 | Sweets and Desserts
Imagine biting into a sweet, crunchy cookie with a nutty taste of roasted sesame seeds. You will experience this when you try the authentic barazek Syrian sesame cookies! In this story, I take you on a journey to a Middle Eastern restaurant in Memphis, Tennessee,...
by Yummy Mideast | Apr 3, 2023 | Meat Dishes
Experience the rich and smoky flavors of Lebanese roasted stuffed onions, a Middle Eastern delicacy I discovered during a family lunch at a restaurant in Queens. First, join me on a culinary adventure as I recreate this delicious dish with the help of a passionate...
