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 …
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 …
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 …
Saute of Cabbage and Cracked Wheat If you love vegetarian foods, you ought to try “Marshoosheh” one day. Its beauty is in the delicious complex flavors that such a simple recipe, quick to make, and not to say cheap recipe …