Honoring her mother in the sweetest possible way, Janie Hakim of Oakton has set up a small business called Sweet Nuna Middle Eastern Delicacies (Sweet Nuna) that produces baklava. This Middle Eastern ...

Baklava, while simple and straightforward enough, is often thought of as a dessert best saved for special occasions. While it’s a wonderful addition to any Easter or spring dinner menu, it’s also a ...

Walnut Baklava is a rich and decadent layered pastry that is a staple dessert across many cultures in the Middle East and Mediterranean regions. This recipe captures the essence of this classic ...

Christmas week has arrived whether we are ready or not. Lump me into the latter group, but I’m doing my best to pull it together. One signature dessert I make each year is baklava. It’s a phyllo dough ...

The annual end-of-summer Middle Eastern Food Festival at Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek Catholic Church in McLean, Virginia, draws huge crowds over its two-day event. As a long-time parishioner, ...

Turkish cuisine is a reflection of the country's unique position at the crossroads of East and West. Its largest city — Istanbul — straddles the European and Asian continents; as such, Turkish cooking ...