Waleed Asadi

The Sweetest Levantine Tradition | Ma’amoul

There are few traditions as sweet as making ma'amoul for the holidays.

Oct 12 • Waleed Asadi

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A Dish We Don’t Talk About Enough | Qara’

Some of my favorite meals are the ones we don’t talk about enough.

Oct 4 • Waleed Asadi

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September 2026

Palestinian Stuffed Zucchini | Kousa Mahshi

Kousa mahshi is a dish that is tied so deeply to our culture and kitchens.

Sep 13 • Waleed Asadi

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August 2026

I Made Cannoli's The Shami Way

I have had this idea to create a Shami Cannoli for a while now.

Aug 17 • Waleed Asadi

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This Is How We BBQ | Shish Kebab

There’s something about cooking over charcoal that makes a meal feel like an occasion.

Aug 9 • Waleed Asadi

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July 2026

My Favorite Dish In The World | Palestinian Maqloubeh

If I had to choose one dish as my favorite in the world, it would be maqloubeh.

Jul 20 • Waleed Asadi

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The Dish That Raised Me | Molokhia

There's a handful of foods that I can never forget because they don't just taste amazing but because they bring back a special feeling.

Jul 12 • Waleed Asadi

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The Weeknight Dinner I Always Come Back To

When people think of Levantine food, they often picture the dishes reserved for holidays and family gatherings.

Jul 5 • Waleed Asadi

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June 2026

A Dish That Proves Great Food Doesn't Need Much | Fattet Hummus

Some of the most memorable meals aren't built around expensive ingredients, they're built around the staples that have filled our pantries for…

Jun 28 • Waleed Asadi

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Mutabal or Babaghanoush? | Fire Roasted Eggplant Dip

I have to be honest and say I have no idea what the difference between mutabal and baba ghanoush is.

Jun 21 • Waleed Asadi

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How Palestinians Make Bamya | Beef & Okra Stew

Growing up, Bamya is a dish that would frequently show up on our dinner table.

Jun 14 • Waleed Asadi

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The Cream Behind Every Great Middle Eastern Dessert | Ashta

Ashta is one of the most beloved ingredients in Levantine desserts but many people have never heard of it.

Jun 7 • Waleed Asadi

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