Samara
Hi! My name is Samara Alkhammach. I’m half Syrian, half Palestinian, with a few other nationalities in the mix. I was born and raised in Kuwait, and currently live in Cairo, Egypt. I have a deep love for yoga, art, the kitchen, and bringing people together through them all.
Samara's Recipes
Samara's recipes blend Palestinian and Syrian origins with a modern twist. From traditional recipes to new kitchen creations, you will really enjoy Samara's food!
- Custard Cake Recipe (No-Bake)
- Ouzi Spiced Rice With Lamb
- Ma'amoul Bars With Dates
- Lazy Cake No Bake Chocolate Cake (3 Ingredients)
- Middle Eastern Fried Eggplant Salad (Betinjan Meqli)
- Cheese and Za'atar Fried Spring Rolls (Vegetarian)
- Loukoumades Fried Dough Greek Donut Balls
- Hummus Fatteh - Savory Bread Pudding With Pita, Chickpeas & Yogurt
Mariam
I am Mariam Nabbout, a writer and content creator. I’ve spent years dedicating research, digital, and filmmaking skills to come up with content that's just as meaningful as it is inspiring. A few of my obsessions include good branding, films, photography, design, art, and of course, food.
Mariam's Recipes
Mariam's recipes blend traditional Lebanese recipes with simple, easy to follow instructions. Not only are they teta approved, but they are also delicious. Check out Mariam's other creations at Kezbara.
- Sambousek Meat Pastries (Sambousek Lahme)
- Zaatar Manakish Lebanese Thyme Flat Bread
- Teta's Homemade Dough (Ajeen Recipe)
- Kibbeh Nayeh Recipe (Lebanese Raw Kibbeh)
- Batata Harra - Lebanese Spiced Potatoes with Cilantro
- Baked Chicken Kafta Meatloaf Patties
- Authentic Lebanese Red Lentil Soup Recipe (w/ Video)
- Shish Barak Lebanese Dumplings With Mint Yogurt (Video)
Lily
Howdy! My name is Lilian Boukheir, but my friends call me Lily. I'm one of the recipe authors here at The Matbakh. I was a mechanical engineer in the energy industry until I followed my passion for cooking and sharing my recipes online. If you want to read a little more about me, check out my about page.
Lily's Recipes
Lily's recipes are mostly a hodge podge of Egyptian, Lebanese, and American with a few other regions here and there.
- Ajwa Dates
- Egyptian Spinach With Tomato Sauce
- Khobiza Green Goddess Soup (Mallow Leaf Recipe)
- How To Make Chicken Broth With A Whole Chicken
- Algerian Lamb Shoulder Stew With Couscous
- How To Cook Couscous (Perfectly Fluffy Using A Steamer)
- Quick Pickled Turnips With Middle Eastern Flair
- Pomegranate Smoothie Recipe (Vitamix)
