Tabouli Salad (The Lebanese Way)
Tabouli salad is definitely a staple of the Levantian kitchen, made slightly differently from country to country.
Recipes
Dolmades (Stuffed Grape Leaves) Recipe
This has to be one of my very favorite meals in the world, dolmades is of course the Greek name most people know.
Harissa Paste (Hot Sauce of the Gods)
It doesn’t get much purer or simpler than a recipe of harissa paste to delight your taste buds.
Shish Tawook (Middle Eastern Chicken Skewers)
Only a few dishes come to mind when you think about Arab grilled meats, and shish tawook is a favorite.
My Simple Baba Ganoush Recipe
You can’t beat a delicious, nourishing Baba Ganoush in your mezze!
Batata Harra (Lebanese Spicy Potatoes)
Batata Harra is a wonderful addition to any mezze, with its combination of crunch and heat from the pepper, it really is to die for.
Foul Mudammas (Egyptian Fava Beans)
Foul Mudammas is a stew of cooked fava beans normally enjoyed at breakfast.
guides
Pita Chips (The Crispy Crunchy Way)
Pita chips are a wonderful innovation created for dipping and crunching on.
Sold in supermarkets, but making your own beats anything store bought.
How to Roast Sesame Seeds
Raw sesame seeds are great too, but there is no substitute for the roasted variety.
Halloumi (Frying Cheese of the Middle East)
Halloumi is one of my favorite cheeses but have you ever wondered exactly what is halloumi cheese?