I’ve posted about Maui Nui Axis deer before here. In short it’s a delicious and densely nutrient and protein packed meat that is sustainably “raised” […]
Lebanese Food
Taratoor – Lebanese Tahini Sauce
If you’ve ever had a good lamb shawarma wrap or have been to any Lebanese restaurant, chances are you have tried this simple sauce. It’s […]
Lebanese Okra and Beef Stew
This one is not going to win any beauty contests, that’s for sure but it is a delicious and very emblematic of many Lebanese home-style […]
Kafta – Ground Meat with Onions and Spices
Kafta is a Lebanese kitchen cornerstone. Like Kibbeh it’s a dish, a recipe and a staple that can be made into various preparations. For minced […]
Hummus bil Tahini – Creamy Chickpea, Lemon and Sesame Paste Dip
Having grown up eating chickpeas (hummus in Arabic) mashed with garlic, lemon juice and the all-important sesame paste (Tahini or Tahina) on a regular basis […]
Mung Beans with Burghul (Burghul M’ash)
Until my mom visited recently and made this dish I had only used mung beans in a couple of simple soups and southeast Asian desserts. […]
Mom’s Cooking
It’s been longer than I normally would like to wait before posting a food related item here. However, I do have an excuse. My mom […]
Kibbeh Nayeh – Raw minced Beef and Burghul with Spices and Herbs
Almost more than any other Lebanese dish, I crave Kibbeh Nayeh the most and immediately request that my mom or grandmother make a plate of this […]
Short Rib, Chard Ribs, Eggplant, Yogurt
It might not look like it, but this dish’s inspiration and flavor is Lebanese. I love swiss chard ribs, those central stalks in each leaf […]
Meghli – Lebanese Spice Pudding
I just recently became an uncle. My brother and his wife welcomed their first baby into the family. Problem is all that has happened several […]