The Elegant Economist

#HappyHanukkah! 🕎 Here's how to make the perfect potato #latke: 🥔 light and fluffy on the inside and crispy and lacy on the outside: theeleganteconomist.com/2019…

Bamieh bil lahme is the perfect winter comfort food. 🥘 This #MiddleEastern meat and okra stew is seasoned with warming #baharat and pomegranate molasses, and is delicious served over rice: theeleganteconomist.com/2019…

These individual, dinner roll sized homemade #challah knots 🍞 are the perfect addition to any family gathering or holiday dinner: theeleganteconomist.com/2019…

#HappyThanksgiving! This #pecan #pie 🥧 is made without corn syrup and instead uses #datesyrup and golden syrup for an intensely rich, nut-filled pie: theeleganteconomist.com/2019…

Looking for a healthy, #grainfree and #vegan #Thanksgiving side dish? This winter tabbouleh 🥬🌿 with red kale and #pomegranate is a wonderful addition to any winter meal: theeleganteconomist.com/2019…

This rich and delicious #pumpkinpie 🎃🥧 features #Yemenite #hawaij spices, and is the perfect addition to your #Thanksgiving table: theeleganteconomist.com/2019…

This wild rice and #quinoa stuffing #recipe, inspired by a traditional Middle Eastern dish, features fruits and fresh herbs for a #glutenfree, healthier option for your #Thanksgiving 🍂 table: theeleganteconomist.com/2019…

This mashed potato contains an entire head of #cauliflower, but your guests won't even realise! 🥔🥦 It's the perfect creamy, delicious (and #vegan!) side dish for #Thanksgiving: theeleganteconomist.com/2019…

This orange and cardamom cranberry sauce adds a Mediterranean touch to the traditional #Thanksgiving dish. 🍊 Make ahead now and freeze, freeing up precious time and energy for other dishes: theeleganteconomist.com/2019…

Spice up your life (yes, that's a Spice Girls reference) with #shatta, a homemade chili sauce, popular in #Egypt and #Palestine. 🌶🌿🌶 It goes great with basically everything: vegetables, grilled fish or meat, or even mixed into #hummus: theeleganteconomist.com/2019…

This hearty #lamb #chili incorporates North African #harissa 🌶 for a Mediterranean twist on the traditional American dish: theeleganteconomist.com/2019…

By popular request, here's how to make the perfect #tahini (or #tahina) sauce. 🍋🧂 It's creamy, lemony, and garlicky - with no bite: theeleganteconomist.com/2019…

#Lebanese pickled #turnips with #beets (kabees el lift) create an almost-neon #pink pickle that's perfect alongside grilled meats or vegetables: theeleganteconomist.com/2019…

This filling traditional #Lebanese breakfast food is made with dried fava beans which are mashed and seasoned, then topped with vegetables and herbs. 🍅🍳🌿 #FulMedames is perfect for your next lazy Sunday: theeleganteconomist.com/2019…

These rich, fudgy #brownies are made with espresso powder and #Yemenite #hawaij spice, 🍫☕️ and taste just like a thick cup of hot #Arabic #coffee: theeleganteconomist.com/2019…

The traditional #eggsalad gets a #Levantine spin for #zaatarday 🥚🍋🌿 Za'atar egg salad has the perfect ratio of egg, lemon, and za'atar for a flavourful take on a classic delicatessen dish: theeleganteconomist.com/2019…

This Mediterranean adaptation of shepherd's pie features #lamb and lentils seasoned with kamounet spice (usually used in #kibbeh) and pomegranate molasses for an eastern take on the classic #British 🥘 #onepotmeal: theeleganteconomist.com/2019…

This #vegan #fatteh 🥗 made with shawarma-spiced #jackfruit and chickpeas sits atop a bed of toasted bread and vegetables, and is coated in a yogurt-garlic or vegan #tahini sauce: theeleganteconomist.com/2019…

#Jackfruit is an excellent #vegan substitute for pulled 'meat' meals. 🥙🌿 Here's how to make the best pulled jackfruit, perfect for shawarma, sandwiches, or over rice: theeleganteconomist.com/2019…

Use this #shawarma spice blend to create kebab-shop worthy shawarma 🥙 at home: theeleganteconomist.com/2019…