My Recent Recipes!
Zatar, Zaatar or Za’atar? This is how you make the Levantine spice blend yourself
Thyme means “Za’atar” in Arabic. Marjoram sometimes too. Oh yes, oregano too. Even though these…
Couscous salad with strawberries and green asparagus
I am a spring child, born in April and as a ram sometimes “somewhat” stubborn.…
Maqlouba: Levantine layered rice pot
Every time we have Maqlouba, you can hear the hearts beating loudly with excitement just…
Mahalabia: Levantine pudding
A homemade pudding is also always a declaration of love for me. I’m not talking…
Lemonade with orange blossom water
My favourite drink is actually quite boring, but always wonderful: water from the tap. I…
Feta cream with Za’atar
A sentence from my good friend Larissa has burned itself deep into my consciousness: “Feta…
Hi! I am Rafik.
Welcome to Levantine Recipes!
This food blog is all about the Levantine cuisine. Ever since I was a child, I loved to hang out with my mother in the kitchen. On the one hand I did this because it always had such an incredibly delicious smell and I was a glutton – on the other hand because I was fascinated by how much devotion my mother used to create the tastiest meals out of some sometimes funny or boring looking ingredients. I hope I can inspire you, as my mother inspired me.
I hope you have a good time. Make yourself at home. Enjoy your meal!
This blog is a spin-off of Bistro Badia