This is one of the most classic Levantine style dishes. Fatteh means crushed or crumbs and Betenjan is the Arabic word for eggplant. There are several types of fatteh like with chickpeas, chicken, etc. and this is my favorite version of it. It’s a nice way to introduce eggplant without having an overwhelming eggplant flavor. It’s very simple to make and enjoyed by many.

This is my top favorite winter time dish. Yet another dish I’ve only ever had at home and I’m here to share with you all. Basically we take the arabic classic Kusa Mahshi (Stuffed Zucchini/Squash) and serve with a garlic heavy yogurt sauce. It’s really a dish that’s hard to describe through words. The aroma is one of a kind and warms you right up.

Small bite sized pastries are like my favorite thing ever. And they’re also my biggest enemy. I find it really hard to practice any sort of discipline because they’re so good and I always end up eating just enough to almost regret how many I had. So naturally I’m going to share one of my favorite pastries - these cheese filled crescents. The dough here is soft and airy like a cloud and the different fillings in this are absolutely to die for. It does take a bit of work to put this together so if you have help it could be great bonding time. These are great for dinner party appetizers or to store in the freezer and heat up every once in a while.

This is a very simple tahini sauce that goes incredibly well with any fish. Whether you pan fry, bake, poach, or deep fry, this sauce is the perfect pairing. In this recipe I’ll share exactly how I make it and the fish I am pairing it with but remember it goes well with ANY fish so don’t marry the two together here.

This is THE winter dessert. It’s warm, comforting, cozy, and so satisfying. It’s a very simple mix of milk and rose water, thickened slightly and garnished with crushed pistachios and rose petals. It’s thickened with cornstarch and mastic (a resin that comes from the mastic tree across the mediterranean) which actually gives a very subtle depth of flavor. It doesn’t take much time to make but requires your constant attention.

This is by no means a traditional Shakriyeh but this yogurt sauce is to die for so I got a bit creative and put this together. I love the flavor of fried cauliflower and I wanted something warm for this winter season. I have to say this blew me away. Easily one of my favorite dishes now and I can’t wait to make it again.