Once upon a time during the Roman empire, Lebanese villagers were able to subsist on a dish of pumpkin kibbeh during an imposed famine. The Romans had begun confiscating grain and meat from the villages they passed through in the Levant, leaving families hungry. One wise woman turned to pumpkin to replace lamb in the…… Continue reading Lebanese Pumpkin Kibbeh- A Legendary Budget Friendly Dish!
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Kibbeh is Now In Trader Joes?! What the…
As a child growing up in the United States, there were very few middle eastern restaurants, except for a couple of quality falafel shops. Hummus wasn’t even considered cool then, just some creamy beige paste my parents slathered on my pita sandwiches to the shock and horror of my classmates. Fast forward a few decades…… Continue reading Kibbeh is Now In Trader Joes?! What the…