Recipes Archive

Iman
March 25, 2019

Shrimp Summer Rolls

Since today is such a gorgeous spring day, I decided to make an all-time favorite around here, Vietnamese-inspired Shrimp Summer rolls. I had these a Vietnamese restaurant once and was

Iman
February 13, 2019

Meghli

Meghli, a cinnamon-spiced rice pudding is a traditional Lebanese dessert. This dessert is most popularly served to celebrate the birth of a new child in a family. When family and

Iman
October 16, 2018

Pumpkin Bread

Happy Pumpkin Season my friends! A couple of weeks ago, I was looking for a fall-appropriate change from my typical Banana bread. I decided to play around with the ingredients

Iman
October 1, 2018

Yellow Lentils with Rice

Mujadara which is a lentil based dish, is a very popular Lebanese vegetarian and vegan dish. There are many different types of mujadara; one variety with fluffy rice mixed in

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July 31, 2018

Chickpea Fatte

Deep fried pita bread is topped with warm chickpeas and creamy yogurt in this delicious but simple breakfast dish. Fatte in Arabic literally translates to “crumbs.” The pita used in this dish

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July 23, 2018

Spinach Fatayer are a staple of Levantine cuisine. Homemade dough stuffed with fresh spinach, onions, and other delicious ingredients, these are truly irresistible. A delicious mezze, these fatayer are found

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June 11, 2018

Toum (Garlic Aioli)

Toum is an iconic Lebanese garlic aioli made with raw garlic and a neutral oil. It is similar to mayonnaise in color and texture but, with a very pungent taste. From

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May 31, 2018

Walnut Stuffed Atayef

These fragrant walnut stuffed deep-fried Atayef are the perfect ending to a long day of fasting. Traditionally served during the month of Ramadan, these Atayef are mouthwatering!Atayef are a very

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May 20, 2018

Hummus with Beef

Smooth Lebanese Hummus topped with sautéed spiced beef and pine nuts is a classic mezze (appetizer) in Lebanese cuisine. Known as "Hummus bil Lahme," this is my favorite way to eat

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April 16, 2018

Dark Chocolate Tart

This tart came together one afternoon when I was trying to come up with a new but different dessert to serve for some friends coming over. My usual’s for get-togethers