Bread
HALLOUMI/FETA CHEESE BREAD ROLLS
I had a ritual of making these buns on Fridays as an after-school snack for my children. Friends would pop in unexpectedly as I was
May 9, 2023
Bread
CHEESE AND ZA’ATAR FLATBREAD
Manaqeesh za’atar is a common snack all over the Arab world and can be eaten anytime of the day. Basically it is a flatbread with
May 9, 2023
Chicken
Egyptian Mulukhiyah (MULUKHIYAH MASRIYAH)
In Egypt, from where mulukhiyah (Jew’s mallow in English) originates, people eat it as a soup, either on its own, or with rice, meat, and
May 9, 2023
Veggies
Vegetarian Stuffed Swiss Chard (MEHSHI SILQ BIL-ZEYT)
Traditionally this vegetarian stuffing includes chickpeas, which are soaked overnight, then skinned and split. I don’t like their crunchy bite, finding it an unpleasant contrast
May 9, 2023
Featured
TAKTIAA (DATE FILLED SESAME COOKIES)
Dates are a common feature in our sweets. Their creamy sweetness is perfect for fillings in cookies and other treats. MAKES: about 35 cookies
May 9, 2023
Veggies
Stuffed Cabbage Leaves (MEHSHI MALFUF)
In Syria this dish is simply called malfuf, which in Arabic means both “cabbage” and “rolled,” an apt name. A word of advice here. Cabbage
May 9, 2023
Dessert
CANDIED ORANGE PEEL
Orange flavor is very popular and is used in many Arabic sweets. Candied orange peels are used in many desserts, but you can also eat
May 9, 2023
Arabian
Iraqi Stuffed Onions (DOLMA BASSAL)
The best onions to use here are the elongated ones with a yellow or white skin. The red ones are the right flavor or shape
May 9, 2023
Dessert
FIG MARMALADE WITH GRAPE MOLASSES
I want to share this recipe with you because it contains grape molasses, which is such an important element in our cuisine. It consists of
May 9, 2023
Arabian
Iranian Herb Omelet (SABZI KUKU)
Kuku is a more elaborate version of a Spanish omelet, made with different fillings from green beans to this amazing herb version that is served
May 9, 2023
I’m Brenda, your home cheff. Welcome to my Recipe Book!
I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook.
Sausage Soup Recipe
November 1, 2022
Large ham recipe
November 15, 2022
Roast Beef Recipe
November 16, 2022
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