As soon as December hits every year, I know it is Burbara time. Burbara represents my favorite childhood comforts in a bowl: The nutty and chewy wheatberries become creamy and velvety from the addition of chickpea powder (which tastes like toasted tahini) . Warming spices like cinnamon, anise, and fennel are symbols of warmth and…… Continue reading The Holiday Palestinian Pudding I Wait to Eat Every December
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BLACK FRIDAY EXCLUSIVE!
My limited-edition “Feast in the Middle East” cookbook is officially on Black Friday sale between now and December 15— and there are fewer than 275 copies left! 😱📚 To get your copy, click on this LINK If you’ve been wanting to bring the aromas of sumac, za’atar, pomegranate, and rose water into your kitchen… this…… Continue reading BLACK FRIDAY EXCLUSIVE!
Lebanese Pumpkin Kibbeh- A Legendary Budget Friendly Dish!
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!
The Viral Cottage Cheese Wrap — Lebanese Lavash Style (High Protein, Low Carb Recipe)
I’m not the type of person to fall for every fad…, but this one I could not resist! The viral cottage cheese wrap recipe has taken over social media — and for good reason. These wraps are made from only two ingredients (cottage cheese and egg), yet this magical combination creates a soft, flexible wrap…… Continue reading The Viral Cottage Cheese Wrap — Lebanese Lavash Style (High Protein, Low Carb Recipe)
A 1000-Year-Old Eggplant Recipe Perfect for the Modern Table: Badhinjan Muqallal
Few vegetables are as beloved in the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean kitchen as the humble eggplant. From smoky baba ghanouj to hearty moussaka, it has long been a canvas for flavor and creativity. But did you know that one of the earliest recorded recipes for eggplant dates back over a thousand years? In the 10th…… Continue reading A 1000-Year-Old Eggplant Recipe Perfect for the Modern Table: Badhinjan Muqallal
The Mediterannean Summer Dip Worth Diving Into!
With warmer days already here, there is one dip I make regularly that is as versatile as ranch, only better in every way possible. My grandmother in Bethlehem used to have a cup of this wonder dip next to my dinner plate every night In the heat of Middle Eastern summers. This condiment is called…… Continue reading The Mediterannean Summer Dip Worth Diving Into!
The Secret Story Behind the Hummus You Eat Before Becomming a Billion Dollar Dip!
While hummus has become the most popular dip globally, earning $1 billion a year annually, most people don’t know how hummus was invented! This year I shared the history of this dip at the RootsTech Conference in Salt Lake City. I gave out samples of the hummus to the audience, and I can’t tell you…… Continue reading The Secret Story Behind the Hummus You Eat Before Becomming a Billion Dollar Dip!
The Secret Recipe for the Original Green Goddess Dressing-from the Palace Hotel!
Sometimes you find treasures where you least expect them. Recently I went to a wedding at the opulent Palace Hotel in San Francisco. While roaming around the hotel lobby, I noticed a little museum space, with vintage photos of the hotel from 100 years ago. One of the photos featured the green goddess salad dressing…… Continue reading The Secret Recipe for the Original Green Goddess Dressing-from the Palace Hotel!
Transform Overripe Summer Fruits!
I often get carried away at the farmer’s market. Do you do this too? I buy bags and bags of stone fruit and berries thinking somehow the family will eat it all. And don’t get me started when the market is about to close and the farmers slash everything 50% off, just hoping you will…… Continue reading Transform Overripe Summer Fruits!
Our Za’atar Taste Test Review and Results!
My great auntie Bahia used to always tell me, “Eat za’atar every day to keep the doctor away!” She lived well into her 90s with no serious health issues. Her breakfast of choice? Fresh homemade pita bread she made weekly, with plenty of zesty za’atar, fruity extra virgin olive oil, and creamy labneh kefir cheese. …… Continue reading Our Za’atar Taste Test Review and Results!