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Yasmine's Whisper

Yasmine's Whisper is a fragrant Middle Eastern-inspired dish combining saffron-infused basmati rice with spiced chicken and a hint of sweetness from dates, complemented by crunchy almonds and fresh pomegranate seeds.

🇸🇾 Syria$$

Hejaz Biscuits

Hejaz Biscuits are delightful Middle Eastern cookies with warm spices and a rich, buttery flavor, perfect for any time of the day.

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia$

Samak B'als

Samak B'als is a flavorful Middle Eastern dish that combines tender fish with a rich tamarind sauce, seasoned with aromatic spices, perfect for a delightful lunch or dinner.

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia$

Cetina Satarama

Cetina Satarama is a flavorful and aromatic Middle Eastern-inspired lamb dish, blending spices like cumin and coriander with a refreshing yogurt-mint sauce, served over fragrant rice.

🇲🇪 Montenegro$$

Zeytoun Al Arz

Zeytoun Al Arz is a vibrant and flavorful Middle Eastern olive salad, perfect for snacking or as a zesty side dish.

🇱🇧 Lebanon$

Zanjabiliyyat

Zanjabiliyyat is a delightful Middle Eastern spiced treat, featuring a base of aromatic ginger syrup combined with roasted nuts and warm spices, offering a sweet, fragrant flavor.

🇱🇧 Lebanon$$

Sumac-Baked Kibbeh

Sumac-Baked Kibbeh is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made with bulgur wheat and seasoned ground lamb, enhanced with the tangy flavor of sumac.

🇵🇸 Palestine$$

Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a savory, spiced North African and Middle Eastern dish of poached eggs in a flavorful tomato and bell pepper sauce, garnished with fresh herbs and feta cheese.

🇮🇱 Israel$$

Halawa Jibrein

Halawa Jibrein is a delectable Middle Eastern dessert made with a delightful combination of sesame seeds, sugar, nuts, and rich flavors of rose water, offering a unique, sweet experience.

🇸🇾 Syria$$

Harees

Harees is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made with wheat and meat, typically lamb or chicken, slow-cooked to a soft porridge-like consistency. It's flavored with simple spices, making it a hearty and comforting meal.

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates$$

I've been...

Yasmine's Whisper

Hejaz Biscuits

Samak B'als

Cetina Satarama

Zeytoun Al Arz

Zanjabiliyyat

Sumac-Baked Kibbeh

Shakshuka

Halawa Jibrein

Harees

I've been...

Yasmine's Whisper

Hejaz Biscuits

Samak B'als

Cetina Satarama

Zeytoun Al Arz

Zanjabiliyyat

Sumac-Baked Kibbeh

Shakshuka

Halawa Jibrein

Harees