Mariam Tarabein

Serving steak tacos in a warm tortilla with guacamole and pico de gallo and squeeze of lime

Steak Tacos

These steak tacos are one of the easiest and most delicious tacos you’ll ever make! They’re packed with flavour, loaded with fresh toppings, and so simple to put together. The steak is seasoned with a few simple ingredients, grilled or pan-seared until perfectly cooked, then sliced and tucked into warm tortillas with creamy homemade guacamole

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Eggplant & Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce

Eggplant & Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce

This Eggplant & Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce is one of those dishes that is simple to make but tastes so delicious! The crispy, golden eggplant and cauliflower are topped with creamy, tangy tahini sauce, fresh tomatoes, parsley, toasted pine nuts, and sweet pomegranate seeds. You can make this dish with eggplant, cauliflower, or both. I

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Petit four cookies

Petit Four Cookies

Petit Four are delicate Lebanese cookies known for their soft, buttery texture that truly melts in your mouth. Traditionally, they are shaped using a special petit four mold or piping gun, giving them their classic look. However, I like to keep it simple and fun by rolling out the dough and cutting it into any

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Baklava Ashta Cups

Baklava Ashta Cups

These Baklava Ashta Cups are the perfect dessert when you want something that looks stunning but is actually so easy to make. They’re crispy, creamy, fragrant, and taste just like shaabiyat or znoud el sit — but instead of deep frying, they’re baked, which makes them lighter and much simpler. The best part? If you

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Chicken vegetable soup

chicken vegetable soup

This comforting chicken vegetable soup is one of those timeless homemade dishes that feels like a hug in a bowl. In many Lebanese homes, this hearty soup is made when someone is sick, after giving birth, or during Ramadan when the body needs something nourishing and gentle. It’s simple, wholesome, and full of flavour —

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Warbaat bi ashta

Warbat bi Ashta

There are some desserts that instantly bring comfort, memories, and the feeling of home — and for me, Warbat bi Ashta is one of them. This beautiful Middle Eastern pastry is the perfect mix of textures and flavors: crispy golden phyllo, lightly sweet fragrant syrup, creamy rich filling, and a sprinkle of pistachios for the

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Coxinha

coxinha

Coxinha is one of Brazil’s most beloved appetizers, instantly recognizable for its teardrop shape and irresistible combination of crispy exterior and soft, flavorful interior. The name “coxinha” literally means “little thigh,” a nod to the traditional filling of shredded chicken, although modern variations often include cheese, chicken and cheese, or even vegetarian options. Each bite

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