Whenever I think of mom’s baked sumac fish 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 has been baking …
Mama’s Lebanese Kitchen shares a wide selection of appetizers and mezze recipes. Find vegetarian platters such as Hummus and Baba Ganoj to beefy options such as meat pies. Lebanese Middle Eastern appetizers add a nice flair to any dinner table.
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 Ganoj recipe is our first installment for now. Is it Baba Ganoj or Ghannouj? It’s …
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 …
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 ingredients, is filling, and its …
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 though, the …
Our Lebanese kitchen carries many jewels, 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 that the pomegranate molasses and/or sumac spice …
Meat pies, Lahm bi Ajeen, or Sfeeha are all names referring to an amazingly tasty baked flat bread with a spicy and tangy meat topping. This dish is widely popular in the Middle East, and our Turkish siblings have their …
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 appetizer during hot days, and during spring …
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 farmer. He had no machinery, no big …
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. Below is a photo of a Hummus plate I had at the Dannoun Restaurant in …
