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 […]
Ingredients about 1kg skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs 1 heaped tsp cumin seeds, toasted, roughly crushed zest of 1 lemon ½ preserved lemon, finely chopped 2 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper 1 brown onion, peeled, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed (smoked garlic if available) 1 heaped tbsp freshly grated ginger 1 tsp sumac Braising […]
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) […]
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 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: […]
Sfiha (Lahm Bi Ajin) is an open-faced meat pie that is filled with ground beef of lamb, onions, tomatoes and tahini, perfect to make for a large gathering. INGREDIENTS FOR THE DOUGH: 3 CUPS FLOWER 2 1/2 TSP INSTANT YEAST 1/4 TSP MILK 2 TSP SALT 2 TBSP WHITE VINEGAR 3 TBSP YOGURT 200 ML […]
Creamy and easy to make basbousa Bl Qeshta. Moist, spongy, sweet and melts in your mouth. Ingredients First layer: Medium semolina: 1 cup Sugar: 3/4 cup Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup Eggs: 2 Vanilla: 1 teaspoon Baking powder: 1 tablespoon Cream: 1 can (175 grams) The second layer: Liquid milk: 2 cups Cream: 1 can (175 […]
1. Hummus (Houmous, Hommus, Hummus b’tahini) This internationally popular, beige-colored spread is traditionally made with mashed chickpeas, tahini sesame paste, lemon juice, and garlic. People across the world love hummus for its tangy flavor and the fact that it is filled with nutrients. When served, it is typically dressed with a drizzle of olive oil, […]
Barazek is a delicious Syrian cookie with sesame seeds and crushed pistachios. With its light and crisp texture, this little sweet delicacy goes perfectly with a hot drink. INGREDIENTS FOR THE DOUGH: 3 1/2 CUP FLOUR1 CUP GHEE1 CUP SUGAR1/2 CUP WATER1/2 CUP SYRUP PISTACHIOS FOR THE SESAME:250 GRAMS (0.50 LBS.) ROASTED SESAME 1 TBSP SUGAR2-3 […]
