by flavord1 | Sep 3, 2016 | Sides, Salads, and Meze
This isn’t your run-of-the-mill side salad. This is Fatoosh—a vegetable packed, Toasted Pita topped salad that only requires a mixture of spices and olive oil in the way of dressing. A signature element of this composed salad is the special cut of each vegetable,...
by flavord1 | Sep 2, 2016 | Sides, Salads, and Meze
Put those tongs away. Fool Mudammas is a stacked bean salad that doesn’t require any mixing to deliver delicious layers of flavor. The proportion of this recipe works perfectly as an appetizer for up to four dinner guests, or as a filling meal for one. FOOL MUDAMMAS...
by flavord1 | Sep 1, 2016 | Sides, Salads, and Meze
Bright, fresh, and simple are the words we would use to describe this side salad. Bonus: It’s also quick and easy to prepare, and makes the perfect accompaniment to Mujudara. TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD Ingredients 2 cups Roma tomatoes, diced 1 ½ cups cucumber, peeled...
by flavord1 | Aug 4, 2016 | Sides, Salads, and Meze
Whether it’s combined with Kibby to create Kibby Lebanieh, used as a dip for Zahtar Bread, or simply paired with pita bread (a combination Big Steve considered “brain food” during his school days), the tangy taste of Lebaneh is unmistakeable. Beginning with a good...
by flavord1 | Jul 5, 2016 | Sides, Salads, and Meze
Noodle Rice is a wonderful side that complements a variety of dishes, particularly Ablama. If you want to mix things up a bit, heat up some Hashwi and add it to your rice. Gail also recommends trying it mixed with Tabbouleh! NOODLE RICE Ingredients 2 TBL clarified...
by flavord1 | Jul 4, 2016 | Sides, Salads, and Meze
Zahtar Bread is a style of Mana’eesh, a savory flatbread. Our version is spice-laden and, according to Kathleen, perfectly suited to bearing the weight of a dollop of Lebaneh. If you were to travel to Syria or Lebanon in search of this dish, you would find women...
