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 a …
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.
Tangy Sumac and Oregano Baked Fish Recipe 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 …
Potatoes Saute in Garlic and Cilantro Recipe 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 …
Hot Garlic Potatoes Recipe 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 further than “Hot Garlic Potatoes.” This appetizer has simple ingredients, is …
Sauteed Eggplant Lebanese Moussaka Recipe 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 …
Lebanese Peasant Salad 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 …
Lahm bi Ajeen Recipe Meat pies, Lahm bi Ajeen, or Lebanese Meat Pies 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 …
Cucumber Yogurt Dip Recipe Cucumber Yogurt dip is a smooth, healthy, and very refreshing perfect for the spring and summer. Its main ingredients are yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, mint, and salt. We have this dish as a common appetizer on hot …
Tangy Garlic Potatoes Recipe 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 …
Homemade Hummus Recipe 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 …