Happy New year!
Hello there, today I want to show you YOUR most read and viewed recipes and articles aka the top 10 readers favorites in 2022 .
In the past few years, I’ve been working more offline , cooking and baking classes, and other ventures, and also working hard on completely new brand and concept.. But my blog is always my favorite place to comeback to, and I want to THANK YOU a lot for keeping visiting the blog, and sharing the content. If this is you first time visiting the blog, START HERE
Top 10 Readers Favorites
It’s great to reflect back and see what content do you like the most. Over the years, many posts are keeping the top, and makes me wonder if other posts and recipes still matter to you.
So here are the top 10 posts, articles and recipes.
Nutrition articles
Which is Healthier, Brussels Sprouts or Broccoli?
This is the number one post for the 2nd year. It seems that people are looking fir more options of fruits and vegetables ad more aware that they have options to choose and if they have one vegetable, they can always find another that is is similar in nutrition benefits.
“Which is healthier” Quinoa or Bulgur?
Was my number ONE post for several years, now got the 2nd . It’s quite helpful post to know more about important heathy grains, quinoa (technically a seed, but treated as a grain) and bulgur.
Which is Healthier Lentils or Chickpeas
This post comes after bulgur and quinoa and the cruciferous vegetables. It’s a comparison between two popular legumes ..Lentils or chickpeas ..
Recipes
How to Make Arabic Stuffed Grape Leaves (war’a dawali )
This is the number one recipe clicked on in 2022 . It’s an easy recipe too, but needs planning ahead, you need to make rice stuffing, then stuff the leaves, roll, then cook on low heat. YOU need to find good quality vine leaves. Check here , one of my favorite brands, it will make a great appetizer!
Healthy Potato Hash with Fried Egg
I was so surprised that a simple recipe took all over the well thought recipes.in 2022 this recipes comes at the 2nd of most clicked on. A vegetarian recipe that is fulfilling, nutritious and VERY easy to make. If you are a breakfast lover YOU must try it.
Moussaka (Eggplant casserole with Tomato Sauce)
This a traditional Arabic recipe and similar to Turkish and Greek ones, where the eggplant is the star. There are many versions of moussaka around Arabic countries. And this is my loved version that my family makes all the time.
Saffron Rice Pilaf with Chicken
I’m so glad that in 2022, this recipe climbed to to the top readers favorite , its really good, and it didnt get the attention it deserves in the past few years. This saffron rice pilaf is nourishing, fulfilling and good for the soul too. Filled with dried fruits, orange zest and nuts. Flavored with saffron and packed with protein, that’s what makes it the best meal ever! And gluten free too!
Semolina pudding (Halawet El Smeed)
One of my childhood recipes, a Palestinian one that I grew up eating happily in the cold winter. This is not your typical dessert that is loaded with sugar and cream. Only few ingredients, semolina, sugar, and butter. It’s best eaten, when served warn with a drizzle of hot ghee and toasted nuts on top. It’s A must try!
Palestinian Common Mallow (Khobiza)
I’m cant be more proud and happy to see more of authentic Arabic and specifically Palestinian dishes come to to the top 10 of readers favorite in 2022. This is an easy to make common mallow green side dish, to go with any kind of meal. It has a unique flavor along with tangy lemon. It’s packed with nutrients, this side dish is vegan and gluten free too!
Pasta with Yogurt Sauce (Ma’akaroneh Bel laban)
Another ethnic recipe reached the top of 10 readers favorite recipes in 2022. A dish from the Arabic cuisine, that is very simple to prepare, very hearty, healthy and satisfying .
I hope you like these recipes too, and if you didn’t check them out yet, its a chance to get exposed to different cultures.
Would love to hear from you your thoughts and suggestions, write them down in the comments section!
