by flavord1 | Sep 23, 2016 | Mains
Along with Ablama, Steve counts Sheikh-el-Mahshi among his all-time favorite dishes. Not surprisingly, it was also the top seller at his restaurant. Give this classic recipe a whirl and we have a feeling it will become one of yours, too. SHEIKH-EL-MAHSHI Ingredients ...
by flavord1 | Sep 23, 2016 | Mains
Difficult to say, but so very easy to enjoy, Mujadara combines hearty lentils and cracked wheat with crispy fried onions in one delicious masterpiece of a dish. As with Lentil Soup, always make sure that the lentils you’re using are free of stones before beginning...
by flavord1 | Sep 23, 2016 | Mains
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...
by flavord1 | Sep 23, 2016 | Desserts
Greece. Turkey. Lebanon. Syria. Baklava is treasured by a wide array of cultures and countries, and for good reason. The combination of flaky phyllo and sugary walnuts is almost irresistible, and even if you can resist Baklava…why would you want to? Baklava, by...
by flavord1 | Sep 23, 2016 | Mains
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...
by flavord1 | Sep 23, 2016 | Mains
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...
by flavord1 | Sep 23, 2016 | Desserts
While this bread pudding was inspired by a dessert printed in a magazine, we think of it as belonging to Therese thanks to her unique take on the recipe. The original called for a variety of berries, but Therese felt that exclusively using raspberries would be much...
by flavord1 | Sep 4, 2016 | Sides, Salads, and Meze
Here’s the thing about Tabbouleh: while some think of it as salad and others refer to it as meze, in our hearts (and kitchen) it’s nothing short of an art form. As Gail says, “There’s an art to Tabbouleh because it’s all done according to taste. It’s important to...
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...
