Waleed's Favorites

Jaj w Batata (Levantine Chicken & Potatoes)

Every culture has their version of chicken and potatoes and they each have their own way of evoking feelings of comfort, nostalgia, and just pure joy.

Mar 15 • Waleed Asadi

Bazaella (Levantine Peas & Carrots Stew)

Bazaella is the first dish that comes to mind when I think of comfort food.

Mar 1 • Waleed Asadi

Shredded Beet Salad

I never liked beets, and I mean never ever liked beets, but one bite of this salad and my life was changed forever.

Feb 6 • Waleed Asadi

Of all the vegetables to stuff, tomatoes have to be the easiest and my favorite (yes I know tomatoes are fruits but we eat them like veggies so…).

Nov 6, 2025 • Waleed Asadi

This is something I’ve been working at for a while so I’m very excited to share this recipe.

Oct 16, 2025 • Waleed Asadi

This is everything you love about Kusa Mahshi (Stuffed Zucchini) but without having to spend time stuffing each individual piece just to break them…

Oct 2, 2025 • Waleed Asadi

Greek Gyro Plate

I LOVE Greek Gyro but I don’t have a rotisserie to do it super properly and getting the grill going is a whole ordeal in itself - so here I have a very…

Sep 25, 2025 • Waleed Asadi

This is what I would call the national dish of Palestine - juicy chicken, oily onions, and taboon bread to soak it all up.

Sep 18, 2025 • Waleed Asadi

Kubbeh B'Siniyeh

Kubbeh, whether it’s baked in a tray or fried in small pieces, is probably the most underrecognized food to come from the Levant.

Sep 11, 2025 • Waleed Asadi

7 Spice Oxtail Ragu

I let my imagination run wild and thought what would happen if you take a classic Italian ragu and sprinkle some Palestinian influence all over - this…

Aug 12, 2025 • Waleed Asadi

Spicy Bulgur Salad

This is a salad I can almost guarantee you’ve never had, and it’s one I bet you’ll be making over and over again - this is a Levantine style Spicy…

Aug 9, 2025 • Waleed Asadi

Knafeh is probably the most well known dessert from the Levant and for good reason - crispy buttery dough, hot stretchy cheese, and can’t forget the…

Jul 24, 2025 • Waleed Asadi

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