When it comes to street food, few dishes can compete with shawarma. After living in Dubai for ten years, I dove deep into the rich Levantine cuisine that fills this emirate, which I proudly call “my second home.” Trust me, shawarma there offers much more than just a sandwich. It delivers a true culinary escape into the heart of the East.Today, I’m thrilled to share a recipe for lamb shawarma inspired by Palestinian chef Sami Tamimi from his book “Falastin.” By cooking and enjoying Palestinian dishes, we not only celebrate an abundance of flavors but also honor a rich history,…
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Continue readingLast Sunday, we had friends over for lunch, and they love Levantine cuisine. So, I made labneh and, of course, creamy hummus. I discovered labneh while living in Dubai; there isn’t a Lebanese restaurant that doesn’t serve it. It’s often served with za’atar and olive oil, along with warm pita bread. Here in London, I tasted a labneh that was simply sublime. That’s what I want to share with you today: labneh with za’atar and marinated olives. I tried to recreate the recipe just like I tasted it at Imad’s Syrian Kitchen. How to Make Labneh ? It’s called labneh,…