Definitions & Allergens

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🥛 Milk (Dairy) – Essential for many dishes in Middle Eastern cuisine, like labneh, cheeses, yogurt, and butter made from kosher certified ingredients.

🌾 Wheat (Gluten) – Integral to the Druze culture, found in saj bread, wraps, and pastries that highlight the region's culinary richness.

🌰 Tree Nuts – Ingredients like pistachios and almonds are commonly used in baklava, showcasing the flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine.

🌱 Sesame – Key in traditional dishes, with tahini, za'atar, and sesame seeds adding depth to many recipes that respect kosher certified standards.

🥚 Eggs – Found in various pastries, baked goods, hard boiled eggs, and sauces, these ingredients reflect the flavors cherished in both Druze culture and Middle Eastern cuisine.

🌿  Za'atar – A flavorful herb and sesame spice blend that embodies the essence of Middle Eastern cuisine.  

🫑  Muhammara – A rich roasted red pepper and onion paste, often enjoyed as a dip in various Druze culture dishes.  

🥣  Labaneh – Strained yogurt cheese, a staple made from kosher certified ingredients, used in many Middle Eastern meals.  

🌰  Tahini – A creamy ground sesame seed paste, essential in traditional Middle Eastern recipes.  

🍷  Sumac – A tart, citrusy spice made from dried berries that enhances the flavors of Middle Eastern dishes.  

🌶️  Harissa – A spicy chili pepper paste that adds depth and heat to any meal, popular in Middle Eastern cuisine.  

🔥 Saj – A dome-shaped griddle traditionally used to bake Middle Eastern flatbreads, including the cherished Saj bread.  

🫓 Saj Bread – This traditional Middle Eastern flatbread is expertly baked on a saj, often accompanying meals in Druze culture.  

🍚  Mahadra – A delightful combination of Druze lentils, rice, and caramelized onions that highlights the wholesome flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine.  

🌱  Schug (Zhug) – A vibrant hot sauce made from fresh herbs, green chili peppers, garlic, olive oil, and cumin, enhancing any dish with its koser certified ingredients.