: Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern Style Beef & Eggplant with Yogurt Tahini Sauce
I'm a huge fan of yogurt for a whole host of reasons- and not just eating a small cup of flavored yogurt a day,...
Edible Art for the Ramadan Iftar Table
This is a Guest Post by Sweet Pillar Food Founder, Nadia Hubbi
The month of Ramadan may mean different things for different people, however at the end...
Lamb Kofta Kabob Pita Sandwiches
Ramadan has absolutely flown by- it's been busy, peaceful, productive, serene, full of blessings and absolutely perfect this year. I just hope we've maximized...
My Visit to Barkaat Foods
Whenever I decide to use a halal meat product in my own cooking, I like to know as much about the company as possible so that...
Pine Nuts
Pine nuts, often referred to as pignole (Italian) in the culinary world, are a beautiful addition to so many of my favorite recipes. Pine...
Chicken Pita Rolls with Hummus & Tabbouleh
I had no idea what a hit these pita rolls would be. They seemed so easy to make and with such a familiar taste...
Sejouk (Spicy Sausage)
Sejouk (also known as sudjuk, sujuk, or merguez) is a spicy version of sausage that is common in Middle Eastern cuisine, stemming from places like Morocco,...
Cardamom
Cardamom is one of the most fragrant spices in the world and it's popular in North African, Middle Eastern and Indian cooking. It's used...
Pita Bread
The ubiquitous bread of the Middle East and North Africa, pita bread has found a new home in America and the Middle East due...
Holy Land Olives
Recently, my husband re-connected with an old college friend he hadn't seen in years. As it turns out, when they reconnected many of their...
