Call it a nightingale nest or bracelet, these are light and crispy bite-sized baklavas that are easily addictive. Bulbul Yuvasi can be filled with your favourite nuts or chocolate or spreads. They look so pretty that you would think it is tricky to make, but trust me - these are so easy to shape and bake. 

As promised in my Dawood Basha recipe post, here is how I make Riz bi Sharieh, the staple Lebanese style rice with vermicelli with just four simple ingredients! This traditional rice with butter toasted vermicelli is a great alternative to the regular rice dish. The lovely contrast in colour and texture makes it stand out and goes well with any Middle Eastern stew or main course. Did I tell you this is super easy to make too? 

A chicken version of my popular Daoud Basha stew with the same gusto of meatballs, potatoes and peppers in tangy-sweet tomato sauce is best served with buttery vermicelli rice. I thoroughly enjoyed making this several times since Ramadan and so you will find pictures of different attempts. Hope you will enjoy this recipe and share your comments.