This classic fatteh is made of chickpeas and toasted pita bread with a creamy, rich garlicky tahini yogurt. It is such a basic yet such a comforting dish. I love having it during Ramadan as the ingredients are always available at home and it is ready in under 10min. I always serve extra yogurt on the side. Feel free to create the toppings of your choice!
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Continue ReadingFood and flavors stir my emotions, my nostalgia. The combination of sweet, sticky Lebanese figs dipped in salty and sour zaatar transports me back to Lebanon, to evenings spent with my parents on their balcony. This combination reminds me of my dad specially. This and eggs with garlic and sumac. Maybe that should be next?Makes 8-10
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Continue ReadingI’m from Beirut and I grew up wondering why we didn’t have a village to go back, over the weekend. I would hear my friends’ the beautiful stories from their grandparents in the villages and the delicious meals they prepared with fresh produce from their land. My family owned a supermarket- so it felt very different!Luckily, my friends became family and their villages became familiar to me and we would visit often and enjoy their fresh produce and their meals and their stories.Tomato Kammouneh or كمونة بندورة is one of my favorite dishes from the south of Lebanon. It is…
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Continue ReadingRetro entertaining with these caramelized puff pastry squares made with quince jam and Manchego cheese. They are sooo crunchy, sweet and savory and so easy to make. Perfect for gatherings and hosting! I made them using the jam from Conserves Chtaura which reminds me so just h of my childhood. What ingredients reminds you of yours?
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Continue ReadingRice Paper Halloum Parcels (gf) As always, I absolutely love working with Lebanese brands and that for many reasons. First of all, the flavors and the quality are in my opinion the best. Secondly, the connection and the feeling I get from eating and consuming products that are from my land. Al Akhdar dairy produces their delicious fresh yogurts and cheeses from the south of Lebanon to the Bekaa. They are available in the UAE @pickitt.ae. Having a bite of this halloum feels like being a bit closer to home.
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Continue ReadingTransforming memories of mom’s lahm bi ajeen into arayess with my secret weapon – the Russell Hobbs chopper! From effortlessly blending aromatic spices to creating a savory minced beef mixture, this handy tool makes it super easy. Just like my mom used to make, but with a yasso twist!
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Continue ReadingQuick fish tagine en papillote- a juicy, super tasty fish, with delicious flavors of tahini and citrus fruits. With @diamondbrandsme baking paper I made parcels (or paillote). This cooking technique perfectly seals in the flavors while steaming and baking the fish! Also, the cleanup is a breeze! Inspired by Lebanese arnabiyeh, but simplified.
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Continue ReadingQuick fresh beans dip- like hummus but lighter and with a crunch!
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Continue ReadingLebanese style! If you have ever tried them and fell in love ate any Lebanese restaurant, you will be so happy to try my way and make them at home!
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Continue ReadingThese guilt free chocolate banana bites are like a cheeky cross between banana bread and healthier brownies. Super easy to make with any flour or milk of your choice- just dont over bake!