Print Recipe Om Ali (Egyptian Bread Pudding) Course Dessert Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Servings Ingredients 3 or 4 croissants (or any old pastry, or 6 sheets phyllo)1 cup unsulphered coconut1/2 cup golden raisins1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup cranberries1/4 cup organic […]
Author: Anthony Werner
Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper, Walnut and Poblano Pepper Spread)
Print Recipe Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper, Walnut and Poblano Pepper Spread) Course Appetizer Prep Time 10 minutes Servings Ingredients 1 12 oz jar roasted red peppers1/2 cup panko crumbs1/2 cup chopped walnuts (toast for a few minutes if you have time)1 tbsp chopped poblano pepper2 cloves garlic1/2 tsp pomegranate molasses1/4 […]
Kibbe Laqteen (Pumpkin Kibbe)
Adapted from Taste of Beirut
Batatis lil Fitaar (Breakfast Potatoes)
Print Recipe Batatis lil Fitaar (Breakfast Potatoes) Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Servings Ingredients 1 red onion diced(approx. 1 cup) 2 cloves garlic pressed1 large potato cubed1 cup chopped peppers (red, green, yellow, your choice!)1 tsp cumin powder1/2 tsp coriander powder1 tsp saltpinch black pepper1/2 cup water1/4 […]
Spotlight: The Evils of Maggi (and Recipe for Chicken Broth)
Print Recipe Spotlight: The Evils of Maggi (and Recipe for Chicken Broth) Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Servings cups Ingredients 1 whole organic chicken 550 grams or 1.25 lbs1/2 large white onion chopped1 mastic crystal (optional)2 cardamom pod2 tbsp olive oil or ghee6 cups water2 tbsp Lemon […]
Moroccan Tagine: Chicken with Preserved Lemons and Olives
Print Recipe Moroccan Tagine: Chicken with Preserved Lemons and Olives Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 40 minutes Servings Ingredients 6 bone-in chicken thighs (or 2 large chicken breasts cut up)1 large onion2 cloves garlic2 preserved lemons rinsed and cut into quarters1 tsp cumin1/4 tsp black pepper1/4 tsp turmeric1/4 tsp […]
Curried Mishat (Curried Cauliflower Pancakes)
Print Recipe Curried Mishat (Curried Cauliflower Pancakes) Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Servings Ingredients 2 cups grated cauliflower (1 medium size head of cauliflower)1/2 large yellow onion (approximately 1 cup chopped)3 tbsp flour3 eggs3/4 cup milk1/2 cup panko crumbs (optional, for texture)1/2 tbsp garam masala1/2 tbsp salt1/4 […]
Salatat Bangar wa Batatis (Golden Beet and Potato Salad)
Print Recipe Salatat Bangar wa Batatis (Golden Beet and Potato Salad) Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Passive Time 1 hour Servings Ingredients 2 medium sized beets yellow, red or a combination8-10 small new potatoes1/2 red onion thinly sliced/shaved1/3 cup parsley roughly chopped1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 […]
Mini Kafta (Mini Meatloaves)
Print Recipe Mini Kafta (Mini Meatloaves) Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 35 minutes Servings mini kaftas Ingredients Sauce 1/2 cup ketchup (buy the kind with NO high fructose corn syrup)1 tbsp brown sugar1 tbsp soy sauce Kofta 1 lb low fat ground beef2 cloves garlic minced1/2 cup chopped onion […]
Roasted Eggplant and Potatoes with Bechamel Sauce
Print Recipe Roasted Eggplant and Potatoes with Bechamel Sauce Prep Time 45 minutes Cook Time 45 minutes Servings Ingredients 1 medium-sized eggplant sliced(or 6 small eggplants)1 potatoolive oil Beef Sauce 1 lb ground beef1 onion chopped2 tsp 7 spice1 tsp saltpinch cayenne pepper (optional)1 red bell pepper chopped1 Hungarian pepper(or […]