1728. Raspberry Rolo Bites

Three ingredients assembled with minimal efforts for a treat that will be the first to finish in any gathering. The combination of flavors from the salty pretzel, to the chocolate caramel, to the fresh burst of tang from the raspberry cannot be resisted. 

1727. Zaatar and Cheese French Toast

French toast is seriously over-glorified. All it is, is a simple technique of soaking stale bread in an egg and milk mixture then frying in a pan. It is then usually flavored with cinnamon sugar. This zaatar and cheese version is my absolute favorite play on French toast, by far.

Panda House, Qatar

We visited the Panda House up in the north of Qatar and it was a wonderful experience to share. The two pandas, Soraya and Suhail, are a gift from the government of China to the government of Qatar, and the facility they are hosted in is excellently well kept and visitor friendly. 

Eid Al Fitr Mubarak 1444

 

1724. Loqum (Turkish Delight) Maamoul

There are as many maamoul varieties are there are kheicha ones. Last Eid Al Adha, we made these delicious loqum maamoul using mastic turkish delight and my favorite flour maamoul recipe. 

1723. Mini Zaatar and Cheese Croissants

These are the savory version to the tiny blueberry croissants published not too long ago. A three-ingredient delight made express in the air fryer. All you need is puff pastry, zaatar, and cream cheese. 

1722. Roast Red Pepper Cheese Dip

I've grown to really enjoy dips. The more varieties the merrier. A good salty feta is a great base for a dip, and this is further enhanced in flavor with roast red pepper. 

1721. Crispy Beans and Whipped Feta

This is an accidentally healthy and low carb snack that is innovative and tasty. A can of large butterbeans is coated in seasoning and cornflower and baked to a crisp. I use my air fryer. Then, while still warm and crispy, is is served next to some whipped feta. 

1720. Figs in Olive Oil

I went and did it. Posting about dates soaked in olive oil and mentioning that the original is figs soaked in olive oil just gave me an itch I had to scratch, so here it is. 

1719. Clementine Green Tea

I alternate between green tea and mint tea, and especially enjoy my green tea mint flavored. Adding fresh clementines to the beverage lends a whole new flavor profile to change things up a bit. 

1718. Butternut Lebna Dip

We Arabs revere yogurt in almost all its forms. It is an inseparable part of our diet, and we are constantly seeking new ways to experience it. This butternut squash dip is simple, yet flavorful. 

1717. Shortcut Frosted Cinnamon Buns

I would never have imagined that simple supermarket mini bread buns could be turned into something so lush and delicious. The buns are coated in some melted butter then sprinkled with cinnamon sugar for the ultimate express cinnamon bun experience. 

1716. Sweet Potato Oven Fries

Baked sweet potato fries are healthy and gain an interested texture that combines crispy and chewy, especially when left unpeeled.