Salam Dakkak

Teaches Levantine Home Cooking

The “Best Female Chef” in MENA teaches you the secret recipes of her Michelin award winning restaurant “Bait Maryam”

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Salam Dakkak Teaches Levantine Home Cooking

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15 Chapters | 2h 15m

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1. The Talent

Chef Salam welcomes you into her kitchen, where Levantine heritage meets identity. Discover her approach, her roots, and the meaning of food in her life.

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2. Mezze Staples I: Hummus

Chef Salam shares her classic hummus recipe, plus two favorites: Hummus bel Da’a El Falastiniya and Hummus bel Lahme.

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3. Mezze Staples II: Khebbayze

This simple, nourishing dish offers rich health benefits. Learn to make Khebbayze using minimal ingredients with maximum flavor.

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4. Mezze Staples III: Kabkoube

A twist on traditional kebbeh, Kabkoube is unique to Chef Salam. Learn how this comforting dish completes your mezze spread.

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5. Eat Your Greens: Fattoush & Maryam Salad

Rediscover Fattoush across the Levant, and meet the Maryam Salad, a beetroot-based dish inspired by Chef Salam’s mother.

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6. Msakhan

Chef Salam walks you through traditional Msakhan, highlighting Sumac’s essential role in this beloved Palestinian dish.

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7. Kafta Bel Laban

A fragrant twist on a staple dish, this Kafta is slow-cooked with yogurt, rice, mint, garlic, and pine nuts.

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8. Kafta Banadoura

Simple and full of flavor, this tomato-based Kafta is one of Chef Salam’s favorite comfort meals.

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9. Getting Creative With Leftovers I: Fattit Msakhan & Msakhan Rolls

No food goes to waste. Learn how to turn leftover Msakhan into Fattit Msakhan and crispy Msakhan rolls.

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10. Getting Creative With Leftovers II: Arayes Kafta

Got leftover Kafta? Salam shows how to make Arayes, a quick and satisfying dish, great for any meal.

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11. Forgotten Recipes From Our Ancestors

Reclaim cultural identity through ancestral dishes. Salam revives Rummaniyeh and Mhawaj, two recipes close to her heart.

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12. Cater To Your Sweet Tooth I: Mohalabiye & Maryam Hala

Learn the classic Mohalabiye, then turn it into a layered dessert inspired by mille-feuille and Salam’s creativity.

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13. Cater To Your Sweet Tooth II: Mabrouchet Tamer

Dates are rich in flavor and heritage. Learn how to make Salam’s signature Mabrouchet Tamer.

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14. Final Thoughts

Heritage lives on through food. Salam encourages you to preserve culture and identity through every dish you make.

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15. Bonus: Kabsa

Dive into Gulf heritage with Salam’s Kabsa. Learn to use spices like cardamom and dried lime for bold, unforgettable flavor.

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