Mantu dumplings are flavorful Afghan beef dumplings topped with yogurt and tomato sauce.
Recipes
Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade
Cool green tea meets sweet peach and zesty lemonade, creating a crisp, refreshing drink that tastes like summer in every bright, citrusy sip.
Matcha Tart with Yala Habibi Flavours
Creamy matcha tart with tahini, date molasses & cheesecake texture. A bold Iraqi-inspired fusion dessert.
Iraqi Bread (Samoon Bread) Authentic Bakery Recipe
Soft Iraqi bread (samoon) recipe made at home. Perfect for shawarma, sandwiches, and mezze.
Iraqi Tepsi Baytinijan Recipe (Easy Oven-Baked Eggplant and Meat Casserole)
My husband has always insisted he doesn’t like aubergines — the only exception he’s ever made is for makdous (my …
Iraqi Biryani Parda Plau – Aromatic Spiced Rice Wrapped in Dough
Parda Plau: Discovering a Family Connection and Personal Story Some dishes feel special not only because of how they taste, …
Perfect Pad Thai with Perfectly Chewy Thai Rice Noodles Every Time
Pad Thai Recipe: What Is Pad Thai, History & How to Make It at Home Pad thai is one of …
Kubba Shwandar (Beetroot Kibbeh) – Traditional Iraqi Beetroot Soup with Dumplings
Semolina Dumpling in Beetroot Sauce When you explore Iraqi cuisine, few dishes are as iconic or deeply tied to tradition …
Classic Bordeaux Canelé with Chocolate Twist
The Origins of Canelés Canelés are small French pastries known for their crispy, caramelized exterior and soft, custardy interior. Originating …
Sayyadieh (Fisherman’s Rice): Flavorful Fish and Rice Dish
Sayyadieh recipe is a traditional Lebanese fish and rice dish made with spiced fish, fragrant rice, deeply caramelised onions, and …
Makdous: Traditional Middle Eastern Preserved Stuffed Aubergine
The Origins of Makdous Makdous is a beloved staple of Levantine cuisine, particularly in Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. These small, …
Onigiri Guide: How to Make Cute Kawaii Rice Snacks
Learn how to make onigiri, wrap it perfectly, and create cute kawaii Japanese rice snacks.
Authentic Labneh – Middle Eastern Strained Yogurt Dip
A Brief History of Labneh Labneh is a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine, celebrated for its creamy texture, tangy flavour, …
Cookies with Dates and Walnuts – Traditional Date Cookie (Maamoul Style)
A Brief History of Maamoul Maamoul is a classic Middle Eastern pastry, popular in Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Jordan. These …
Spinach Fatayer: Traditional Lebanese Savory Pastries
Spinach Fatayer (Lebanese Spinach Pastries): The Story, Culture & Recipe I’m Iraqi, and spinach fatayer was not something I grew …
Homemade Burger Bun Recipe: Soft, Fluffy & Easy to Make
I’ve been so underwhelmed by supermarket burger buns. I’ve tried different brands, different supermarkets—honestly, all of them just feel like …
Falafel Recipe: Authentic Crispy Chickpea Falafel (Easy Homemade)
Falafel recipe with simple falafel ingredients for crispy, healthy homemade falafel.
Iraqi Kubba Recipe – Crispy Iraqi Cuisine Classic
Make authentic Iraqi Kubba at home—crispy, flavorful Iraqi cuisine classic with easy step-by-step instructions.
Authentic Iraqi Dolma Recipe – Traditional Middle Eastern Favorite
The History and Origins of Iraqi Dolma Iraqi dolma is one of the most iconic dishes in Iraqi cuisine. Known …