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 …
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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 …
“Biscuit au Chocolat” or chocolate fudge cookies was a home-made childhood treat that I haven’t had in such a long time. Yesterday I was …
What is Ashta (Kashta)? If you’re familiar with Arabic and Lebanese sweets, you would know that “Ashta” is a major ingredient and is considered …
Maamoul is a delicious traditional Middle Eastern cookie that is typically made on religious holidays such as Easter or Eid. What makes maamoul distinct …
Different Types of Stuffed Grape Leaves In traditional Lebanese cuisine, there are at least 3 common versions of stuffed grape leaves: a meat and …
In Lebanese cuisine, Kafta usually refers to spiced ground meat that can be fried, baked or bbq’d. It is then called Kafta Kabob (or …
Winter is knocking on the door, and it’s time for some nice Lebanese-style stew. Fasolia (Phaseolus vulgaris) is the typical name given to different …
Mujadara is an amazingly simple, delicious and spice-less vegan dish in Lebanese cuisine (and many other countries’) made simply with lentils, rice and salt. …
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 sure is peak summer time now in the Northern Hemisphere and perhaps not an ideal time for hot dishes.. at least not in …
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 …
