Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup

Packed with vegetables and protein, Lentil Soup is a highly-nutritious dish that feels more like comfort food than healthy fare. A roux of flour and olive oil ensures that the final brew is thick and hearty and, like any soup, we’re of the opinion that it tastes even...
Kafta

Kafta

Kafta can take many shapes, from an oblong patty, to a hamburger-style round, to a shape that resembles a large sausage. Additional options include grilling Kafta on skewers or creating miniature bites to serve as appetizers. A basic dish, yes…but by no means is...
Ablama

Ablama

Warm, savory, and creamy, Ablama is comfort food at its absolute finest. When sourcing your squash, be sure to look for vegetables that are early and small—the younger the better.  These baby green squash will be labeled as Koussa at some stores; others will identify...
Vegetarian Stuffed Grapeleaves

Vegetarian Stuffed Grapeleaves

As an ingredient, grape leaves have a long culinary history and a variety of (delicious) usages, but our family’s affinity for the grape leaf has more to do with personal memories than anything else. The story goes like this. Well, one of the stories anyway… “My...
Lamb Stuffed Grapeleaves

Lamb Stuffed Grapeleaves

Grape Leaves have a long culinary history and a variety of (delicious) usages, but our family’s affinity for the grape leaf has more to do with personal memories than anything else. The story goes like this. Well, one of the stories anyway… “My grandmother knew...