Zaatar Recipe Zaatar is to Lebanon what Peanut Butter is to America.  The word “Zaatar” (aka Zatar or Za’tar) refers to wild thyme herbs that grow in Lebanese and Middle Eastern wilderness.  It is also used to refer to the …

Muhammara Recipe Muhammara (pronounced moo-hum-mara) is a popular Syrian Shami dish that is served as a Mezza, ie, appetizer.   Its literal meaning is “reddened” which refers to the reddish color of the dip that comes from red peppers.  Muhammara Recipe …

Lebanese Samkeh Harra Recipe Folks in the city of Tripoli/Mina in Lebanon are well known for their seafood . And on top of the pyramid lays “Samke Harra.” Translated from Arabic, it simply means spicy fish.  This is a specialty …

Lebanese Falafel Recipe Falafel is a delicious Middle-Eastern gourmet food that has become popular in the West over the past several years. It’s basically deep fried chick peas or fava beans paste balls, that are crunchy on the outside and …