When Mama Rita is in the kitchen, her favourite part of cooking the oh-so-flavourful Middle Eastern cuisine is the kaleidoscope of sensory elements that come to mind: from the aromatically sharp perfume of cinnamon, cumin and thyme to the refreshing notes of earthy zaatar, zesty lemon and citrusy sumac. To pay further homage, Mama Rita is introducing a few much-loved Levantine dishes that are comfort food at its finest.