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Hawaij Spiced Pilaf

Hawaij Spiced Pilaf is a fragrant and flavorful rice dish that combines the aromatic Yemeni spice mix, Hawaij, with basmati rice, vegetables, and a selection of garnishes for a delightful and nutritious meal.

🇾🇪 Yemen$$

Aswad Mat'am

Aswad Mat'am is a delightful Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring roasted eggplant and a medley of fresh flavors from pomegranate, lemon, and herbs, perfectly balanced with a creamy yogurt drizzle.

🇸🇩 Sudan$

Maamoul Al Vanil

Maamoul Al Vanil is a delightful Middle Eastern pastry, filled with a sweet pistachio mixture and infused with the rich aroma of vanilla, perfect for festive occasions or as a special treat with coffee.

🇧🇭 Bahrain$$

Makmoura

Makmoura is a savory Lebanese layered pie made with a combination of spiced chicken, crunchy pine nuts, and seasoned onions encased in a soft homemade dough. This dish is a delightful blend of hearty flavors and fragrant spices.

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia$$

Laban Majmoua

Laban Majmoua is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that combines savory rice with a mixture of ground beef and lamb, served with a refreshing yogurt sauce infused with garlic and mint. It's topped with pine nuts for a delightful crunch.

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia$$

Rasols Viens

Rasols Viens is a traditional Eastern European salad that combines cooked vegetables, chicken, and a creamy dressing for a hearty and flavorful dish.

🇱🇻 Latvia$$

Gosso Koory

Gosso Koory is a flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring tender lamb cooked with fragrant spices, almonds, and sweet raisins served over perfectly cooked rice.

🇲🇱 Mali$$

Zaatar Sfeeha

Zaatar Sfeeha is a delightful Middle Eastern flatbread featuring a harmonious blend of tangy zaatar and rich olive oil, perfect for a flavorful snack or appetizer.

🇵🇸 Palestine$

Saffron Mahalabiya

Saffron Mahalabiya is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert that combines creamy milk pudding with aromatic saffron and a hint of rose water, topped with crunchy pistachios for garnish.