When I entered my parents home after informing my mom earlier in the day that I was coming over to begin our adventures in Armenian cooking, I had no idea that she would whip up a pot of this hearty Armenian stew before I got there. I had told herwe were going to start with one of the un-fussiest recipes, simple and classic hummus. (I hadn’t wanted to overwhelm her with my new food blog gig just yet.) 🤣But upon arrival, there it was on the stove—a hearty dish of fasulia simmering to…

Slow cooked lamb, green beans, and potato, in a savory tomato broth spiked with cumin and allspice.

Here you have another delicious example of how healthy food can taste great too! The Greeks really figured out how to put the spotlight back on veggies and make them the star of the dining table 🙂 All you need with this recipe is a nice crusty piece of toasted bread to soak up the yummy tomato sauce and a slice of creamy feta cheese and you're good to go. Nutritious and delicious, this braised green bean recipe can be made as a side or as a healthy main course.

A classic Middle Eastern cuisine dish, fasolia is made of tender lamb, white beans, and tomato sauce. It's a simple dish that packs a lot of flavour and is typically served over rice.

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A simple, delicious maklouba recipe with chicken, cauliflower and roasted eggplant, an easy to make recipe spiced to perfection.

New to cooking or Middle Eastern cooking? Try out these easy Middle Eastern recipes for beginners such as fasulia, fried lamb burgers, and Turkish coffee.

Galinhada, a traditional Brazilian dish, is a flavorful and comforting one-pot meal that combines tender chicken pieces with rice, vegetables, and spices. This dish is popular for its simplicity in preparation and its ability to feed a crowd with ease.

Giouvetsi (or yiouvetsi/youvetsi) is a classic Greek dish that's simply packed with flavor and warmth. Featuring tender beef, orzo pasta, and a rich tomato sauce infused with aromatic herbs and spices, this dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends.

Fasolia with Meat is an authentic Middle Eastern recipe made with white beans, tender meat, tomato paste, oil, onion, and spices.