Lebanese Baklava Rolls Recipe Baklava, aka Baklawa is a Middle-Eastern dessert whose origins may go as far back as B.C times to the Assyrian civilization. Through the centuries, many neighboring countries adopted the delicacy and created their own versions. So, …
Vegetarian Sauteed Dandelion Recipe Vegetarians Rejoice! “Slee’ M’alla” is the Lebanese name for Sauteed Dandelion, an extremely easy to make vegetarian dish (that is also economical). The main ingredients are dandelion leafs, onions and lemon juice. Mom never buys dandelion …
Lebanese Grilled Chicken Recipe Lebanese grilled chicken recipe is a tangy, garlicky traditional BBQ dish that tends to be our “Sunday special” at home. This dish is popular also in Lebanese restaurants in Lebanon and is often served as the …
Different Types of Stuffed Grape Leaves In traditional Lebanese cuisine, there are at least 3 common versions of stuffed grape leaves: a meat and rice stuffed version, a version cooked in a tomato sauce, and this vegan version featured here …
What is Shawarma Shawarma is probably one of the most recognizable Middle Eastern ethnic food names in the West, behind Falafel and Hummus. The name comes from the Turkish word çevirme which means “turning,” and where you have some deeply …
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 …
Chicken Shawarma Recipe Chicken Shawarma is a popular gourmet sandwich that you can get at Middle Eastern restaurants. Marinated chicken chunks are mounted on a large rotating skewer and then roasted slowly to perfection against a gas-burning grill. Due to …
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 …
The Recipe for the World’s Strongest Lebanese Garlic Sauce Toum, a Lebanese garlic sauce that’s a staple of Lebanese cuisine, might just be the tastiest thing on Earth (or at least in the Middle East). For those who’ve tried it, …
Lemon Garlic Lentils Soup The Lemon Lentils Soup is a rich mixture of leafy greens, lentils and other vegetables which make it one of the richest soups in iron, vitamins A, C and fiber in addition to a barrage of …