Hummus is soft, creamy and silky spread made of chickpeas and sesame. It has been a part of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine for centuries. Hummus originates from the Middle East, more precisely from the Levant region. Actually the word “hummus” means “chickpea” in Arabic. Thanks to its main ingredient- chickpeas- hummus is very rich […]
Author: Maraki
A low-calorie meal, the next summer dinner recipe you need to try
This is one of my favorite summer recipes for dinner or breakfast. It is very low in calories and very healthy. When I want to make a break from meat, I usually prepare this dish called “satarash”. It is made of tomatoes and green paprika and it has a very light, juicy flavor. Although tomatoes […]
Which is better for you tempeh or tofu?
Tempeh and tofu are meat alternatives that probably every vegetarian has heard about. They are both made of soybean plant but the process is totally different. If you have never tried tempeh or tofu before or you simply want to eat less meat, let’s learn the difference between tempeh vs tofu. What is tofu? Tofu […]
Authentic Moroccan chicken recipe with preserved lemon and olives
Moroccan food was as good as I expected it to be and during my stay in Morocco, I tried to taste as many Moroccan dishes as I could. One of the biggest discoveries was this Moroccan chicken with preserved lemon and green olives. As much as I like to eat chicken, sometimes it is hard […]
13 amazing Moroccan dishes you should try in Morocco
My first impressions of Moroccan food I just came back from Morocco and I am full of positive impressions about Morrocan food. Of course, it’s not just their food what is amazing but it is among top 3 things for sure. Morrocan food seems so healthy and natural, they don’t eat much processed food, in […]
On the quest for the best khachapuri recipe
Khachapuri is a Georgian dish made of dough similar to pizza but with a boat shape, filled with cheese and eggs. So if you like to eat pizza, cheese and eggs, you should try khachapuri for breakfast or brunch. There are three different types of Georgian khachapuri and they are called after the names of […]
10 unique ways to use pomegranate molasses
Pomegranate molasses is a thick sauce made of pomegranate juice. It is of reddish brown colour and mostly used in sauces and salads dressings or for marinating meat and fish. If you like to eat pomegranate or to use fruits in your savoury dishes, you should try this fruity thick syrup. What does pomegranate molasses […]
What are the side effects of drinking kombucha?
Can you drink too much kombucha? How much kombucha is too much? Learn about all possible kombucha side effects and how to prevent them. Kombucha is a fermented tea that originates from Asia, but it has found its way through Europe and America. You can buy kombucha in many stores or you can make kombucha […]
The best pomegranate molasses recipe
Pomegranate molasses is an inevitable part of Turkish and Iranian cuisine. Actually, most of Middle East cuisines include fresh pomegranate or pomegranate molasses in their dishes. It can be used as a salad dressing, for marinating meats, roasted or mashed vegetables, ice creams and desserts, cocktails and soft drinks, dips, stews, you name it. Pomegranate […]
Georgian food: an ultimate culinary guide
Georgia, a country on the border of Asia and Europe, has got both from two different worlds and cultures. Georgian food reminds me of Greek, Turkish and Arabic cuisine, but also Iranian, Indian and even Chinese. It is a mixture of different dishes, spices and fresh products. Despite of fast food trends throughout the world, […]