We tried this recipe from RecipeTin Eats: https://www.recipetineats.com/arayes-lebanese-meat-stuffed-pita/ We used 1 lb minced beef for the recipe. Our modifications: first, we followed the spice blend in the recipe except that we used 1/2 tsp ground Kashmiri pepper instead of cayenne. we could not find large pita, so we used five Middle East Bakery’s whole wheat…… Continue reading Lebanese crispy meat-stuffed pita (arayes)
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Lebanese bulgur pilaf with tomato and chick peas
We tried this recipe: https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/bulgur-pilaf/. We found the ratio of 3 cups broth to 1.5 cups bulgur too wet; the next time we may factor in the liquid emitted from the fresh tomato and 1/4 bell pepper. At the end of cooking, we squeezed juice from 1/3 of a lemon into the pilaf. We also…… Continue reading Lebanese bulgur pilaf with tomato and chick peas
Lebanese lentils and bulgur with caramelized onion (mujadara hamra)
We had a craving for mujadara, and we tried this version with bulgur instead of rice: https://www.maureenabood.com/lebanese-mujadara/ We followed the instructions pretty closely. Our minor modifications: first, we cooked the onions in our Ultimate pan, and we found that it took more time (35 mins) and more canola oil (about 1/2 cup total) to properly…… Continue reading Lebanese lentils and bulgur with caramelized onion (mujadara hamra)
West African vermicelli rice with spinach and cashews
At Beacon Hill Bookshop, we found an intriguing cookbook, Vegan Africa, by Marie Kacouchia. This evening we tried her recipe for a West African dish of Lebanese origin. Here's how we made it, with modifications: First, heat a large saute pan (we used The Ultimate Pan) with 1/4 cup olive oil on medium-high heat. Add… Continue reading West African vermicelli rice with spinach and cashews
Zucchini boats with Lebanese flavors
Inspired by a delicious creation from my step-MIL, we tried making halved zucchini stuffed with Lebanese meat filling. Unlike traditional Lebanese cousa, we did not core small zucchini and gently simmer in seasoned tomato sauce. Instead, we loosely followed Chef Kamal al-Faqih’s recipe for filling: first, preheat oven to 350. Lightly oil-spray two 9x12" glass… Continue reading Zucchini boats with Lebanese flavors
Lebanese fattoush salad
We tried this recipe: https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/lebanese-fattoush-salad/ We omitted scallions and bell pepper, and toasted cubed whole wheat pita bread (lightly sprayed with canola oil) at 400 for 8 mins. We served this with hand-shredded rotisserie chicken. (July 2021)
Lebanese braised string beans with garlic and tomatoes
Details here: https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/braised-green-beans-tomatoes-and-garlic. We used shallot instead of onion. We also added ½ tsp sugar at the end. This was delicious, but quite spicy. We may halve the cayenne pepper the next time. (Dec. 2020)
Baked kibbe
We followed this NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013841-baked-lebanese-kibbe Our modifications: first, we used minced beef instead of lamb. Second, instead of grating a small onion for the meat mixture, we puréed it in a handheld mixture. Third, instead of saving half of the onion-pine nut mixture for topping, we used the entire amount as the middle layer… Continue reading Baked kibbe
Muhammara (Middle Eastern red pepper and walnut spread)
We followed this NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017492-muhammara-red-pepper-and-walnut-spread To roast the red pepper, we followed these tips instead of the ones in the NYT: https://www.daringgourmet.com/how-to-roast-red-peppers/ (Apr. 2018)
Lebanese fattoush salad
We followed this recipe: http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/lebanese-fattoush-salad-with-grilled-chicken-422438 Our modifications: first, we omitted the radish and onion from the salad. Second, we served the salad with cutlets of chicken shawarma (recipe here: http://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/171465741451/chicken-shawarma-we-followed-this-marinade)rather than using the chicken recipe. (Mar. 2018)
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