An enriched, soft bread swirled with a filling of za’atar and olive oil makes excellent toast, a beautiful presentation at any table, and a lovely gift. The recipe makes two loaves, so you’ll have one to share. Be sure to wrap well and freeze the bread if not eating within a day. SERVINGS: 2 15-INCH […]
It is difficult to think of a Lebanese breakfast that is more popular or loved than the manoosheh. Round flat discs of bread covered with zaatar (thyme, sumac and sesame seeds) mixed with olive oil and baked in the oven or on top of a saj. Manakish (مناقيش), the plural of manoosheh (منقوشه), are so […]
Learn how to make the best homemade hummus! It’s creamy, dreamy and light. This hummus recipe is easy to make—no peeling chickpeas or overnight soak required. Recipe yields about 2 cups. INGREDIENTS 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas ½ teaspoon baking soda (if you’re using canned chickpeas) […]
This vegetarian and vegan soup is tops on the healthy-delicious list for including grains, legumes, herbs and olive oil. The recipe originates with The Washington Post. Serve the soup as a main course with a salad and some garlic toast or pita chips. Also great as a starter or a sustaining lunch mid-day. INGREDIENTS FOR […]
Learn how to make this Middle Eastern aubergine and tahini dip, very similar to baba ganoush. This is pure, creamy aubergine awesomeness, perfect for pita or flatbread and the kind of thing you want to eat all the time. Which is just as well because it’s extraordinarily easy to make. Ingredients MOUTABAL 2 aubergines 4 […]
Learn how to make the best authentic hummus. Creamy, rich, vegan and most important , delicious homemade hummus. DIFFICULTY Easy YIELDS 4 PREP TIME 2 Hours WORK TIME 30 Minutes RECIPE CUISINE Middle eastern INGREDIENTS 1½ cups Dry chickpeas 3/4 cup Tahini 1/3 cup Fresh lemon juice 1 tsp Baking soda 1½ tsp Salt For […]
Stuffed grape leaves dishes are very popular all over the middle eastern and Mediterranean countries. In some countries this dish called Dolma/Dolmathakia in some countries it’s called Warak Enab or sarma. There are many kinds of stuffings. In this recipe we going to make meat and rice stuffed grape leaves. Very rich and delicious dish […]
This Middle-Eastern version of a beef tartare carries an immensely dense flavour. Greg Malouf serves his beef tartare recipe with cucumber, chillies and yoghurt in this vibrant summer starter. Ingredients KIBBEH NAYEE 300g of beef mince 100g of bulgur wheat 90g of white onion, roughly chopped 1 green chilli, seeded, roughly chopped 1 handful of […]
Traditional homemade falafel recipe using chickpeas and fava beans Ingredients 1 cup dried chickpeas 1 cup peeled dried fava beans 3 tspns bicarbonate of soda 2 garlic cloves 1 small onion 2 handfuls parsley 1 handful fresh cilantro coriander 1 tsp 7 spice 1 tsp dried coriander 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 1/2 tsp black […]
This Anise Kaak (Kaak bi Yansoon) is delicious, crunchy, not too sweet, and much better than store bought. Ingredients FLOUR: 2 CUPS CUSTARD POWDER: 1/4 CUP BAKING POWDER: 1 TBSP ANISE, GROUNDED: 1 TBSP ANISE SEEDS: 1 TBSP NIGELLA SATIVA + SESAME SEEDS: 1 TBSP EGGS: 4 SALT: 1/4 TSP SUGAR: 3/4 CUP VEGETABLE OIL: […]
