Recipe for Macaroon Bil Toum: The ultimate comfort food for garlic lovers from the mountains of Lebanon. Macaroon Bil Toum (Macaron/Ma3kroun bi Toom) is a rustic dish found in the mountain villages of Lebanon. Little pasta dumplings are boiled until soft and tender, then coated in a lemony garlic sauce called Toum. It is the…
Man’oushé Cookbook Review and Bayd wa Khodra (Lebanese Egg Pie with Vegetables)
Man’oushé: Inside the Lebanese Street Corner Bakery, written by Barbara Abdeni Massaad, highlights the versatility and variety of Lebanon’s national pie, the Man’oushé, with over 70 recipes. Toppings include the traditional Man’oushé bi-za’tar (Wild Thyme Pie), Shankleesh (Spiced Cheese Pie), Flayfleh harra (Spicy Red Pepper Pie), Khobz bi-sumsum (Sesame Seed Bread), and Lahm bi-‘ajeen Halabi…
The Arabian Cookbook Review and Sfeeha from Baalbek
The Arabian Cookbook: Traditional Arab Cuisine with a Modern Twist is a bilingual book featuring fifty-five favorite recipes from Chef Ramzi Choueiry in both English and Arabic. You will find popular Lebanese dishes such as Shish Taouk (Marinated Chicken Skewers), Open Katayef (Open Lebanese Crepes), Kaftah with Pine Nuts, Octopus in Ink, Shish Barak Kibbeh (Lebanese Ravioli…
Rose Water & Orange Blossoms Cookbook Review and Fattoush
Rose Water and Orange Blossoms: Fresh & Classic Recipes from my Lebanese Kitchen, written by Maureen Abood, features over 100 traditional Lebanese and Lebanese-inspired dishes from her family and childhood. Abood’s love of Lebanese cooking shines through the pages. You will find an array of recipes incorporating fresh produce, herbs, and spices with choices for across…
Claire’s Due Date and Aynar (Lebanese Spiced Tea)
Today is Claire’s due date (and our 5 year anniversary)! Instead of welcoming home a newborn this week, Claire decided to surprise us and was born last month when I was 36 weeks pregnant. For being slightly premature, she has been doing amazingly well. My friend Lauren from Sew You Think You Can Cook even…
Fatayer bi Sabanekh (Lebanese Spinach Turnovers)
Fatayer are little pies popular throughout the Middle East. They can have a variety of fillings, from meat to cheese or spinach. I made a version called Fatayer bi Sabanekh, Lebanese Fatayer filled with spinach. Spelling variations may include Fatayer bil Sabanegh, Fatayer be Sabanegh, or Fatayer Bes Sabanekh. Spinach is combined with onions and…
Batata Wa Bayd Mfarakeh (Lebanese Potatoes and Eggs)
Batata Wa Bayd Mfarakeh is a Lebanese potato and egg dish perfect for the lazy weekend at home. This is definitely not a quick meal, as the onions cook for a long time over low heat to bring out the sweet caramelized flavor. I found the recipe on The Quinces and the Pea, who adapted…
