Pesto labneh with fava beans, artichoke and baby potatoes? Yes please!!! You might wonder if this is a dip or a salad?Well it is the best of both worlds: a chunky, crispy, earthy salad with a creamy best labneh base.I sprinkled some chopped pistachios and bresaola confetti- use herbs if…
Recipes: Lebanese Inspiration
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Continue ReadingSome recipes can feel complicated at first, just like many moments in life. But when we divide things into small steps and focus on one at a time, everything becomes a little easier. Cooking reminds me to slow down, live in the moment and trust the process. This dish is…
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Continue ReadingThis super herby and lemony chicken tray bake with mashed potatoes is an incredibly easy and delicious dish made using my favorite tools by Braun MultiQuick 9.The small chopper is perfect to grind spices, and the large one creates the best marinade to tenderize the chicken. The whisk and the…
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Continue ReadingI just love meals that can be prepped well in advance, like this kafta and potatoes bake, with a tangy tahini sauce. The twist is the addition of cauliflower- as my friend @chefsallyjane does. It’s such a delicious way to have this dish a bit lighter. Make sure to have the kafta…
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Continue ReadingLebanese moms’ garlic yogurt and pasta, a bowl of pure childhood nostalgia. My mom used to make this garlic-yogurt pasta with minced meat and pine nuts, and we always thought it was a special treat for us. Now, as a mom myself, I realise it was her treat to herself,…
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Continue ReadingWarm veggies and quinoa salad with panko crusted halloumi and zesty tahini dressing. I made this dish after a workout and I was starving! It was so easy to put together, and the roast veggies release so much flavor and juice that add a delicious taste to the quinoa. Serves…
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Continue ReadingChicken soup or how I prefer to call it: The Elixir of Life! No matter what you’re feeling- flu, lonely- it will cure it! I hope you make it and enjoy it as much as we do. Add more lemon or chili oil as my hubby likes to do.
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Continue ReadingThis recipe of zaatar grissini is inspired by my trip to Sicily.Food connects and the world is smaller than you think. Distances might be big but the human connection is even bigger. This recipe is dedicated to my wonderful new 12 friends, may it remind you of our crazy and…
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Continue ReadingA delicious dessert inspired by the famous banana pudding and surprisingly it’s super easy to make! And as all of my favorite Ramadan dishes, it can be made ahead of time. I use powdered custard but feel free to use whichever custard you like!
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Continue ReadingShawarma salad with crispy rice and creamy tahini dressing. A delicious and super quick way to enjoy all the delicious shawarma flavors but in a salad format – although we did end up eating with pita bread! Yummmm!