Margaouq, a cherished dish from Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh region, is a hearty stew that reflects the country’s rich culinary heritage. This traditional recipe features tender meat—often lamb or chicken—simmered with a medley of vegetables
Jareesh is a dish, straight from the heart of Saudi Arabia. This creamy, spiced cracked wheat porridge, often paired with tender lamb or chicken, is a beloved staple in the Najd region, where families gather to share its rich, comforting flavors.
Mandi is a fragrant, spiced rice dish from Saudi Arabia, featuring tender meat (often lamb or chicken) slow-cooked to perfection and served atop fluffy, aromatic rice infused with a blend of warm spices.
Tharid is one of the most beloved traditional dishes of Saudi Arabia, often linked with stories of the Prophet’s favourite meal. It is a comforting bread-and-meat stew where soft flatbread is soaked in a rich broth of lamb or chicken,
As a young Arab personal chef, I’m thrilled to share one of my favorite dishes from my Saudi heritage—Saleeg! This creamy, comforting rice dish is a staple in Saudi Arabian cuisine, especially from the Hejaz region.
When I first boarded my flight from Delhi to Riyadh, I had very little idea of what awaited me on my plate in Saudi Arabia. I had heard of the deserts, the holy cities, and the grandeur of the Kingdom
If there’s one dish that makes my little house smell like nagymamám’s kitchen, it’s Hortobágyi palacsinta—paper-thin crêpes filled with silky paprika meat ragú and baked under a tangy tejföl (sour-cream) sauce. It looks fancy.
If there’s one dish that saves my weekday evenings, it’s lecsó—our bright, cozy pepper-tomato stew. It’s humble, fast, and flexible. I can start it “lassú tűzön” (on a gentle flame) while checking homework
Paprikás Csirke, or Hungarian Chicken Paprikash, is a soul-warming dish that embodies the heart of Hungarian cuisine. This creamy, paprika-infused stew features tender chicken simmered in a rich, velvety sauce, often served with nokedli
Töltött Káposzta is Hungary’s beloved stuffed cabbage—soft, blanched cabbage leaves wrapped around a gently spiced meat-and-rice filling, then slow-cooked with sauerkraut, paprika, and sometimes a little smoked meat for depth.