



Gnaouia - Kosher Okra and Beef Stew
Gnaouia (gnaouiya, ganaouia or gnawia) is a specialty of Tunisian Jewish cuisine that’s always a hit. The star ingredient of this delicious dish is okra, prepared with beef or chicken. A staple at celebrations and especially for Shabbat, while relatively unknown in European cooking, okra is widely used in African and Middle Eastern cuisines.


Beef Empanadas
Empanadas are Spanish and South American turnovers filled with a typically meat-based filling, with spices that vary by country. Here’s an easy and delicious version of this specialty.

Sweet and Sour Kubbe Soup
Nothing beats a tangy broth to whet the appetite! Discover this Iraqi dish with delicate, aromatic flavors—kubbe dumplings cooked in a lemony broth that’s unlike anything you’ve tried before.

Psal ou Loubia - Beef Stew with Onions and White Beans
Psal ou Loubia (or Bsal ou Loubia), meaning “onions and beans,” is a traditional slow-cooked dish from Tunisian cuisine. Excellent and essential, it features beef, onions, and white beans in a thick, velvety sauce. Here’s my family recipe for Psal ou Loubia.
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