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Machboos Lahib

Machboos Lahib is a traditional Middle Eastern dish where succulent lamb is cooked with aromatic spices and vibrant basmati rice, creating a hearty and flavorful meal perfect for family gatherings.

🇰🇼 Kuwait$$

Medfoun Maqloobeh

Medfoun Maqloobeh is a flavorful Middle Eastern dish that translates to 'upside-down.' It combines layers of eggplant, potatoes, carrots, and tender chicken with fragrant basmati rice seasoned with spices like cardamom and cinnamon.

🇶🇦 Qatar$$

Vampir Kolac

The Vampir Kolac is a decadent Eastern European cake, traditionally bringing together the rich flavors of cocoa and cherries topped with a velvety whipped cream and vanilla layer.

🇷🇸 Serbia$$

Salo Strips

Salo Strips are a popular Eastern European snack combining cured pork fatback with garlic and spices, perfect as a savory treat or appetizer.

🇺🇦 Ukraine$

Saffron Kebsa Bites

Saffron Kebsa Bites are a delightful fusion of Middle Eastern flavors, combining tender chicken with aromatic spices, basmati rice, and a mix of vegetables and nuts to create a filling and flavorful dish.

🇰🇼 Kuwait$$

Aleppo Breeze

Aleppo Breeze is a flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring tender chicken breasts marinated with Aleppo pepper, garlic, and lemon, served with a refreshing yogurt sauce and herbs.

🇸🇾 Syria$$

Fez Harira Soufflé

Fez Harira Soufflé combines the rich flavors of traditional Moroccan harira soup with the light, airy texture of a classic soufflé, creating a unique and savory dish perfect for any occasion.

🇲🇦 Fez, Morocco$$

Macedonian Kasha

Macedonian Kasha is a simple yet flavorful dish made with buckwheat and enriched with aromatic onions, garlic, and creamy cheese, perfect for a satisfying side or a light main course.

🇲🇰 Macedonia$$

Kazan Smokie

Kazan Smokie is a savory, robust dish best known for its layers of flavors and hearty ingredients, perfect for warming up on a cool evening.

🇷🇺 Tatarstan, Russia$$

Aleppine Ice Halva

Aleppine Ice Halva is a traditional frozen dessert from Aleppo, combining the unique flavors of cheese, semolina, and mastic with the aromatic allure of rose water and the crunch of pistachios and walnuts.

🇸🇾 Syria$$

I've been...

Machboos Lahib

Medfoun Maqloobeh

Vampir Kolac

Salo Strips

Saffron Kebsa Bites

Aleppo Breeze

Fez Harira Soufflé

Macedonian Kasha

Kazan Smokie

Aleppine Ice Halva

I've been...

Machboos Lahib

Medfoun Maqloobeh

Vampir Kolac

Salo Strips

Saffron Kebsa Bites

Aleppo Breeze

Fez Harira Soufflé

Macedonian Kasha

Kazan Smokie

Aleppine Ice Halva