Sahtain Nunu's Recipes

Levantine Spinach + Rice

Levantine Spinach + Rice

Enjoy this quick and tasty side rice dish. This is a rendition of an Arabic, dish called Sabanekh w Riz – which translates to spinach and rice. Also known as spanakorizo...

Levantine Spinach + Rice

Enjoy this quick and tasty side rice dish. This is a rendition of an Arabic, dish called Sabanekh w Riz – which translates to spinach and rice. Also known as spanakorizo...

Rosewater Shortbread Cookies

Rosewater Shortbread Cookies

The perfect springtime dessert. These shortbread cookies offer a Levantine twist to the classic butter cookie. Rosewater and dried rose petals are used to add a floral flavor and pretty garnish.

Rosewater Shortbread Cookies

The perfect springtime dessert. These shortbread cookies offer a Levantine twist to the classic butter cookie. Rosewater and dried rose petals are used to add a floral flavor and pretty garnish.

Cacio e Za’atar Chips

Cacio e Za’atar Chips

Dress up your favorite kettle chips with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese and za’atar.  These crisps pair perfectly with my chicken shawarma salad sandwiches and/or just a glass of champagne or...

Cacio e Za’atar Chips

Dress up your favorite kettle chips with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese and za’atar.  These crisps pair perfectly with my chicken shawarma salad sandwiches and/or just a glass of champagne or...

Halloumi Mediterranean Kale Salad

Halloumi Mediterranean Kale Salad

For all those health resolutions being tackled in the new year, this Mediterranean salad balances savory, crunchy and a pop of sweet. I use spray evoo in place of heavy...

Halloumi Mediterranean Kale Salad

For all those health resolutions being tackled in the new year, this Mediterranean salad balances savory, crunchy and a pop of sweet. I use spray evoo in place of heavy...

Syrian Tomato Gravy

Syrian Tomato Gravy

The perfect sauce to garnish grilled chicken, kabobs, rice pilaf and veggies (grilled eggplant, squash, zucchini and peppers). The Syrian 7 spice offers a vibrant warm flavor profile. 

Syrian Tomato Gravy

The perfect sauce to garnish grilled chicken, kabobs, rice pilaf and veggies (grilled eggplant, squash, zucchini and peppers). The Syrian 7 spice offers a vibrant warm flavor profile. 

Pistachio Cranberry Butter Cookies

Pistachio Cranberry Butter Cookies

This buttery cookie recipe was gifted to me by my dear friend Ricky who used to prepare dozens annually for our Christmas cookie swap. I’ve modified the recipe with pistachios and dried...

Pistachio Cranberry Butter Cookies

This buttery cookie recipe was gifted to me by my dear friend Ricky who used to prepare dozens annually for our Christmas cookie swap. I’ve modified the recipe with pistachios and dried...