Tag: Family Recipes

Shorbat Al-‘Adas: A Warm Makkawi Hug in a Bowl

Shorbat Al-‘Adas: A Warm Makkawi Hug in a Bowl

There’s nothing quite like a bowl of Shorbat Al-‘Adas, especially when it’s made the way my grandmother Khadija used to prepare it in Makkah. This simple yet soulful lentil soup was a staple on chilly evenings and during Ramadan, offering comfort, warmth, and nourishment in 

Al-Kazartma (Makkah-style Stewed Meat with Tomato)

Al-Kazartma (Makkah-style Stewed Meat with Tomato)

📜 A traditional dish from Makkah, lovingly passed down from my grandmother Khadija’s notebook. 🌿 Introduction Some recipes carry more than just flavor—they hold memories. Kazartama is one of those treasured dishes from my grandmother Khadija’s kitchen in Makkah. I discovered this recipe in her