One very easy Arabic recipe is harees. While in many parts of the world oats are served sweet, this is a savory style porridge. I grew up in the United Arab Emirates, and have spent many seasons of Ramadan here. At home, my mom always made traditional Iftar dishes from back home in India, such …
Moroccan Holidays
Libyan sharmoula is a close cousin, twice removed, of the Italian bruschetta. Considering Italy’s colonization of the Libya people in the early part of the century, there are many dishes that have a heavy influence from our conquering neighbors up north. And yet, many of the dishes had to be adjusted to local growing vegetation …
Lebanese shorbat adas or Lebanese lentil soup is a simple recipe to make. It’s perfect for Ramadan but also for other times of year when you need something simple and filling. It’s a delicious lentil soup recipe to try. This soup recipe comes from Lebanon and was shared with me by Marie, a friend who …
Today is the first recipe day for the around the Islamic world food and travel extravaganza. Todays’ post comes from Becky of Kid World Citizen. She’s a mom, blogger, and amazing woman! Enjoy today’s post from Indonesia. Indonesia is not a country we hear a lot about, yet it is the fourth largest country in …
Whenever Ramadan falls in warmer months I am immediately drawn to eating the foods that fit the season. Here, in Morocco, they’ll eat hot harira soup all month long but that just has no appeal to me. The last thing I want to eat after fasting in 100+ temperatures all day is a hot bowl …
Ramadan will be here in just a few weeks and many people are starting to prepare. Here in Morocco my husband’s sisters and mom have begun cleaning, making cookies, and stocking the freezer to get prepared. Gluten free Moroccan recipes aren’t always easy to come by. Many of the recipes we use I’ve adapted for …