Rice pudding is a universal dessert, found in many cultures, in different forms, and under different names. Lebanese peeps don’t have a monopoly on it this time. However what probably makes this a “Lebanese” version is the addition of orange blossom water (mazaher) to the recipe. In Lebanon this dessert is known as “Riz B …
If you are a fan of stuffed grape leaves or Dolma, you ought try this stuffed cabbage rolls recipe. In Arabic it’s called “Malfouf” which has a dual meaning of “cabbage” as well as “rolled.” It’s also called “Mih-sheh Malfouf” which means stuffed cabbage. Malfouf is a traditional Lebanese dish which involves rolling cabbage leaves …
Okra is a commonly available veggie in Lebanon, and therefore the culture packs a few different ways of enjoying flavorful and rich sautes or stews made with it. Some of the traditional Okra recipes include the addition of meat (ground or chunks or lamb meat) along with a side of rice and vermicelli. In this post we’re …
You’re about to experience one of the hardest-core of recipes in the traditional Lebanese Cuisine: Mujaddara bi Fasoulia, as graciously prepared and photographed by my sister Cynthia. Also pronounced as “Mjaddara” and also called “Mjaddaret Loubieh”, this is a dish with the simplest of ingredients yet the boldest of flavors. Pinto beans and Burghul (cracked wheat) …
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 different ways of enjoying this food staple. Just the other day mom reminded me of this fact when she threw at me yet another …
We’re all too familiar with the tons of ways one can do an omelet, with a rainbow of veggies, mushrooms, deli meats, spices, and fancy sauces…etc. However sometimes going the “simple” way has its own charm. And today, after having tried many amazing omelets, this simple omelet recipe is still my all-time favorite: eggs, dried …
Some traditional Lebanese stews tend to have the simplest of ingredients yet the loveliest of flavors, as well as loads of vitamins and fibers. “Makhlouta” falls within this category. A literal English translation of the Arabic word Makhlouta is ”mixed”, probably referring to the mix of 5 or 6 types of whole grains that go …
You use 7-Spices on everything You eat Labneh religiously It’s not “Pita bread,” it’s just bread One splash of olive oil is never enough In fact, your mom keeps about 5 litres of olive oil in the cupboard and puts it on everything You stock 10 gallons of olive oil at a time Your mom …
If you love gourmet breads, you’re on to a lovely ride. Growing up in Lebanon, mom used to treat us every now and then with an amazingly delicious home-baked kinda-sweet bread loaf, stuffed with cold deli cuts. She used to make it especially around Christmas, and would call it “Pate Noel” which means Christmas Dough. …
In previous posts we’ve featured a couple of Kibbe recipe varieties, including grilled kibbe and vegetarian kibbe. Those are the type of dishes that most Lebanese cuisine fans are familiar with. However there exists another type of vegetarian kibbe that is made into a stew, and that is popular mostly in Lebanese villages and is …