Vegetarian Sauteed Dandelion Recipe – Sleek M’alla
Vegetarians Rejoice! “Slee’ M’alla” is the Lebanese name for Sauteed Dandelion, an extremely easy to make vegetarian dish (that is also economical). The main ingredients are dandelion leafs, onions...
View ArticleEasy Hummus Recipe – How to Make Hummus From Scratch
Hummus is a delicious Middle-Eastern dip made from boiled Chickpeas, lemon juice, and Tahini sauce and which is served as an appetizer with pita bread. The word Hummus literally translates to...
View ArticleGourmet Tangy Garlic Potatoes Recipe
During childhood, my brothers and I used to join our uncles and our late grandfather Saleem for harvest in the mountains above their village of Bakarkasha in Lebanon. Our grandpa was an old-school...
View ArticleRefreshing Cucumber Yogurt Dip Recipe – Khiyar bi Laban
Cucumber Yogurt is a smooth, healthy and very refreshing dip perfect for the spring and summer. Its main ingredients are yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, mint and salt. We have this dish as a common...
View ArticleFattoush Salad Recipe – Lebanese Peasant Salad
The Lebanese kitchen carries many crowns, and Fattoush salad is one of them. What distinguishes Fattoush are 2 main aspects: the number of greens and vegetables it carries, and the complex rich flavor...
View ArticleLebanese Moussaka Recipe – Sauteed Eggplant – Musakka3at Batinjan
I always knew that “Moussaka” is an Arabic term that means “cold dish,” hence I got perplexed when I started being introduced to Greek food and saw the claim that Moussaka is Greek. If you think of it...
View ArticleHot Garlic Potatoes Recipe – Batata w Toum
If you’re looking for an easy to make appetizer and which would inspire your guests to hail your talent and praise the Lord, look no no further than “Hot Garlic Potatoes.” This appetizer has simple...
View ArticlePotatoes Saute in Garlic and Cilantro – Batata ma3 Kizbra
People from my mother’s home village in Lebanon, Bakarkasha, are nicknamed “Batata” which is the Arabic word for “Potatoes.” Apparently they are known for their love for potatoes, and their many...
View ArticleBaba Ghanouj – Roasted Eggplants With Garlic and Tahini
We just came back from a visit to Lebanon and in the process captured a whole bunch of recipes straight from Mama’s kitchen. This Baba Ghanouj recipe is our first installment for now. Baba Ghanouj is...
View ArticleBaked Fish With Sumac and Oregano Spices
Whenever I think of this dish my mouth waters! It sure teases the tongue with a barrage of complex flavors from earthy spices like Oregano/Thyme, Sumac and garlic along with green and red peppers. Mom...
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