Rose Water and Orange Blossoms: Fresh and Classic Recipes from My Lebanese Kitchen
Olive oil fried eggs with za'taar
Za'atar is a Levantine cuisine mix of herbs and spices including marjoram, sumac, thyme, sesame seeds and other ingredients. It is used...
Lebanese-style crunchy fennel salad
This is a delicate salad with the wonderful taste of fresh fennel and roasted tomatoes. Fennel is one of those ingredients that folks shy...
Spicy red pepper and walnut dip - Muhammara
I had this dip for the first time in a Turkish restaurant and fell in love with the complexity of flavors, the spiciness and texture of...
Warm dates with almonds and lime zest
I am perpetually on the lookout for warm appetizers. A great appetizer sets the tone for a great dinner and this is the course that I...
Mahogany eggplant with labneh and pomegranate
This super simple recipe pops with flavor! This is a recipe that everyone will love, including those who normally do not like eggplant. I...
Lebanese garlicky lentil soup with Swiss chard and lemon (Rushta/Rishta)
I try and cook 300+ unique dishes every year and occasionally I come across a recipe that stands out. This soup is one of these, hearty,...
Persian preserved watermelon rind
I became familiar with watermelon rind pickles in my travels to the US South. These pickles were common among the African American...
Whipped hummus with lamb and sumac
Hummus is one of those dips that everyone loves. They are simple, sometimes with a touch of flavor added, roasted garlic, chilies,...