Main dishes

Creamy pesto pasta

creamy pesto pasta

If you’re looking for a quick and comforting pasta dish that tastes like it came straight from a restaurant, this Creamy Pesto Pasta is going to be your new favourite. It’s made with a rich, velvety cream sauce, a touch of garlic, and a generous spoonful of pesto for that perfect herby flavour. Everything comes

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Beef shawarma

Beef shawarma

If there’s one Middle Eastern street food that never fails to impress, it’s beef shawarma—or as we call it, shawarma lahmi. Juicy, tender slices of marinated beef, cooked on high heat until lightly charred, then wrapped in soft pita with creamy tahini sauce and fresh veggies… it’s comfort food that brings everyone to the table.

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Beef back ribs

Beef back ribs

Beef Back Ribs are one of my favorite things to make, and over the years I’ve perfected a method that gives you ribs that are melt-in-your-mouth tender, juicy, and packed with flavor every single time. I love cooking my ribs in the oven because the flavor stays in, the meat becomes incredibly soft, and you

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Stuffed onion

Stuffed Onion

Stuffed onion also known as dolma, are one of the most beloved dishes across the Middle East. While every country has its own version, the heart of dolma remains the same — vegetables stuffed with rice and slow-cooked in a flavorful, tangy sauce until tender. In Iraq, it’s a staple at family gatherings, bringing warmth,

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Ouzi pockets

Ouzi pockets

Ouzi pockets are a delicious Middle Eastern dish made with flaky phyllo dough filled with fragrant spiced rice, tender meat, peas, carrots, and crunchy toasted nuts. Each bite is buttery, flavorful, and full of texture — crisp on the outside and soft, aromatic inside. They’re traditionally served with plain yogurt or a cool cucumber yogurt

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Flipping Ouzi rice

Ouzi Rice

Ouzi Rice (also known as roz ouzī or ruz ouzi) is a beloved Middle Eastern classic — a dish that instantly brings to mind family gatherings, celebrations, and the comforting aroma of warm spices filling the kitchen. It’s one of those meals that’s both hearty and elegant, often served at special occasions, yet simple enough

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