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Step into my kitchen and learn how to craft Mediterranean essentials from scratch. From creamy homemade tahini to bold Lebanese toum and rich, aromatic stocks, these guides walk you through every technique. Master the basics, elevate your meals, and enjoy the art of cooking with authentic, handmade touches.

Perfectly roasted chicken shawarma on a vertical spit with a tray underneath, showcasing crispy, golden-brown edges fresh out of the oven.

Juicy Oven-Baked Chicken Shawarma

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 20 mins - marination time: 4-12 hours Cook: 60- 75 mins

Roasted broccoli in a serving bowl, topped with crumbled feta and fresh lemon slices for a vibrant Mediterranean touch.

Oven-Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Lemon

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 5 mins Cook: 25 mins

A large plate showcasing a flipped Maqluba dish with colorful layers of rice, vegetables, and chicken. A bowl of red liquid (salata araba) and a sprinkle of red radishes sit beside the Maqluba on the table.

Maqluba Recipe: Upside-Down Chicken and Rice

Difficulty Level: medium

Prep: 30 - 40 mins Cook: 45 - 60 mins

Finished Lebanese Garlic Sauce Toum in a bowl, garnished with a sprinkle of parsley.

Authentic Lebanese Garlic Sauce -Toum Recipe

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 15 mins

Glorious Bowl of Homemade Easy Lemon Curd

Easy Homemade Meyer Lemon Curd Recipe

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 15 mins

Freshly baked homemade taboon bread on a wooden cutting board

Taboon Bread Recipe

Difficulty Level: medium

Prep: 1 hour Cook: 15 mins

Three jars filled with homemade vegetable broth sitting on a kitchen counter

Homemade Vegetable Broth Recipe

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 3 hours

Two bottles of creamy cashew cream, a dairy-free alternative, sitting on a wooden surface.

How to Make Cashew Cream at Home?

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 5 mins & 2 hours soaking time

Chicken broth being strained into a large measuring cup

Easy Chicken Broth Recipe: Nourishing & Wholesome

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 20 mins Cook: 3 hours

Lamb broth pot alongside three jars filled with rich, healthy Mediterranean lamb broth.

How to Make Flavorful Lamb Broth at Home

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 6 hours

Golden-brown turkey gravy in a porcelain gravy boat, ready to be served.

Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Turkey Gravy

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 45 mins

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