Qatar recipes

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Fresh, healthy, tasty and aromatic – it’s not surprising that the past decade has seen Middle Eastern cuisine’s global profile soaring. I had the opportunity to learn about Arabic culture and experience its way of life while residing in the Middle East as an expat. But much more so, the opportunity to sample various and delectable variations...

Khanfaroosh are soft spongy cakes that are like doughnuts and are infused with cardamom and saffron for a classic Arabic aroma and flavor that's unforgettable.

Machboos is the national delicacy of Qatar. This dish is slow-cooked to give it the most sumptuous flavor that one could possibly think of.

If you've been following along with me on my world-wide adventures, you might notice a pattern... My strongest tooth is my sweet tooth! My trip to Qatar was tons of fun and absolutely flavorful. There wasn't much room for dessert after such large meals (check out my Qatar Page for all the posts about what I ate there!), but don't worry, I found plenty of sweets to keep me satisfied between meals!

Machboos is the national delicacy of Qatar. This dish is slow-cooked to give it the most sumptuous flavor that one could possibly think of.

Dates are one of the major foods grown in Qatar, so the time has come to challenge myself with this treat once again. I found today’s cinnamon and butter laden recipe in the World Cookbook for Students. In my adaptation, the flavors combine into a simple and straightforward treat – something for everyday living. Also, the butter cuts some of the sweetness from the dates which is a definite plus in my book.

A sweet creamy dessert topped with pistachio nuts called esh asaraya, you will love this recipe from Qatar.

I’m telling you right now: there’s something in the air. It’s that thing that makes me want to snuggle under the comforter and watch the leaves fall off the trees with one eye cra…

Okay, so I ate a LOT of incredible food in Qatar! So much, in fact, that I decided to break down my usual "What I Ate" blog post into five: Beverages, Breakfast, Lunch, Supper, and Snacks and Sweets! There were just too many pictures and descriptions to fit into one blog post, so here it is, What I Ate in Qatar: Breakfast!