Ghraibeh (Arabic Shortbread Cookies)

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By Maie Jeneidi / Palestine

A very delicate melt in your mouth kinda cookies that are famous in almost every Arab country.
An authentic recipe that you’ll never regret trying. It might be a bit of work to make, but definitely well worth it! Hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I do..

Aatayef (Arabic Pancakes)

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by Abeer Bosheh/ Jordan

Atayef or Qtayef is one of the most popular Ramadani desserts in many Arab countries. Continue reading

ٍٍSahlab “Salep”

 

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By Baraa Adel / Palestine

Sahlab, Salep In English, is a flour made from the tubers of the orchid genus Orchis that contains a nutritious, starchy white substance used to prepare a popular winter drink all over the Levant, Sahlab!

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Palestinian Beef Pinwheel

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Presented by: Ruba Al Naji / Palestine

It is such an honor to be this month’s host with Arabic Flavour initiative, a very special and dear group to my heart. I tried my best to pick an easy recipe with ingredients conveniently available in all countries. Palestinian Beef Pinwheels is one of the popular and authentic recipes of my country, Palestine. It used to be prepared exclusively in the occupied city of Jaffa and in Gaza, but today you can find it on every Palestinian table!

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