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Category: Middle Eastern

herb hummus with roasted cherry tomatoes and Rosemary pink salt crackers
April 10, 2026 Appetizer / Middle Eastern / Side Dish

Elevate Your Hummus: Herb Hummus with Roasted Tomatoes

As a food stylist, the intention behind this dish was just as important as the flavour. The deep green of

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Stuffed baklava rose
March 20, 2026 Dessert / food styling / Middle Eastern

Stuffed Rosette Baklava with Rose Syrup

A delicate Eid dessert layered with texture, fragrance, and visual drama There is something deeply nostalgic about baklava, but every

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Filo fans with pistachio
March 13, 2026 Dessert / Middle Eastern

Filo Pastry Fans with Pistachio

A delicate dessert that is as nostalgic as it is beautiful There is something incredibly magical about filo pastry. Paper-thin,

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coconut rose Basbousa
February 18, 2026 Dessert / Middle Eastern

Rose Water and Coconut Basbousa – A Ramadan Classic

Ramadan in the UAE carries a rhythm of its own — golden sunsets, the call to prayer echoing through the

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Moroccan meatballs rice
February 12, 2026 Asian / Middle Eastern

Moroccan Meatball Rice for Ramadan

A Ramadan centrepiece that brings warmth, colour, and comfort to the table During Ramadan, rice dishes naturally take centre stage.

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Mezze with herb hummus for the national day
December 2, 2025 food styling / Middle Eastern

Celebrating UAE Flavours Through Food Styling

By Fahmim Arif — Food Stylist & Content Creator, UAE The UAE has shaped the way I cook, create, and

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Muhammara
November 29, 2025 Middle Eastern / Side Dish

Levant Flavours on My Table: A Curated Collection of Recipes Inspired by the Region

A Celebration of Flavours From a Region That Feels Like Home** Living in the UAE for the past few years

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Lugaimat with date syrup
December 3, 2024 Dessert / Middle Eastern

Luqaimat – the most popular dessert of the UAE

Luqaimat, often called fried mini donuts, is a dessert that perfectly encapsulates the UAE’s love for sweetness and warmth. Crispy

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February 7, 2024 Middle Eastern

My top favorite Middle Eastern (inspired) dishes

Middle Eastern cuisine stands out as a tapestry of bold colors, bold flavors, and aromatic spices that tantalize the taste

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November 7, 2023 Middle Eastern

Hummus with meat

The delightful coupling of creamy hummus with juicy meat, crowned with the all-star side sumac onions. But while the allure

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