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Tag: Middle Eastern

  • Thina

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    Tahini, tahin, or whatever you prefer to call it. It goes very well with meat dishes or as a dip. What matters most is finding a good sesame paste. Personally, I prefer the regular version, not the whole-grain one. Ingredients: If the oil in the sesame paste has separated on top, simply stir it well…

  • Knafeh

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    Kunafa, Künefe, or Knafeh — a rich Middle Eastern dessert made of dough threads and cheese, soaked in syrup. A piece of the Orient with its wonderful aromas! We like to serve it with coffee after a meal; everyone cuts themselves a “slice of cake” and pours the hot, fragrant syrup over it as they…

  • Labneh

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    Labaneh – or Labneh is a type of cream cheese — and very easy to prepare.It works wonderfully as a spread for bread or as a dip for vegetables or simply on its own. Whether plain or with herbs — Labneh belongs in every refrigerator! For preparation, it’s best to use yogurt with a high…