The status of a fully independent state should be contrasted with that of dependent or vassal states, where a superior state has the legal authority to impose its will over the subject, or inferior, state.
plural pilafs. Learner's definition of PILAF. [count, noncount] : a dish that is made of seasoned rice and vegetables and often meat. a vegetable pilaf. a serving of rice pilaf.
Qatayef is a special dessert, commonly served during Ramadan. Sometimes called arabic pancakes, qatayef is filled with sweet cheese or nuts and then fried or baked. This is recipe is for cheese qatayef and is fried.hare. Some of the most popular Middle Eastern desserts are made with a special kind of dough called phyllo (also called filo or fillo). Check out my favorite easy desserts made with phyllo.