Maklouba is a traditional Arabic dish which literally translates as “upside down.” The meat, either chicken or lamb, is cooked together with the rice, giving it a depth of flavor. Pine nuts and cranberries give the dish extra texture and zest. Once cooked, the pot is flipped onto a large circular serving dish, allowing the bottom part of the rice – which is the most flavorful – to be enjoyed first, as well as allowing its flavor to be imparted to the rest of the rice; hence its name.