MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Shish Barak- Meat Dumplings Yogurt Stew. Shish Barak is a traditional Lebanese dish, perhaps of Turkish/Ottoman origins (hence the name), which is basically made of tiny meat dumplings cooked in a plain yogurt stew. Shish Barak belongs to the “Tabeekh” traditional Lebanese category, ie, home stews, and is not usually served by main

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MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Baba Ghanouj – Roasted Eggplants With Garlic and Tahini. Appetizers, Dips, Gluten Free, Mezza, Paleo Recipes, Traditional, Vegetarian. We just came back from a visit to Lebanon and in the process captured a whole bunch of recipes straight from Mama’s kitchen. This LEBANESE NIGHTS DESSERT RECIPE Lebanese Nights, aka “Layali Lubnan” is an amazingly aromatic dessert that is quite refreshing in summer time. It has a rich complex taste stemming from subtle hints of Mastic (aka Mistika, or Mastika in Greek, or “Arabic Gum” (not to be mistaken with “Gum Arabic”) , orange blossom water and rose water. The bottom layer is made of the actual pudding, topped with a layer of whipped LEBANESE SPICY TAHINI FISH Place fish on olive oil-greased cooking tray and bake at 300 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. In a small pan, mix 1 cup of pine nuts with 1-2 tablespoon of olive oil and cook on medium heat for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Be careful as they can burn very fast. BAKED FISH WITH GARLIC AND LEMON Crush garlic, 6 table spoons of olive oil, and ½ teaspoon of salt using a mortar and pestle, blender or small food processor. If using a mortar and pestle, crush garlic with salt first, then slowly add oil while continuously whisking. Once oil is fully added, slowly start adding lemon juice and stirr/whisk. Place fish on aluminum foil that's HOW TO MAKE LEBANESE COFFEE Method 1: As soon as you have poured the coffee into the boiling water and stirred it, it’s ready. Turn off the stove and let the coffee pot rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. In this style the coffee will contain some foam. Method 2: As soon as you have poured the coffee into the boiling water, lower the heat, stirr the coffee in, and hold VEGETARIAN STEW OF OKRA Instructions. Cut/discard the stems of Okra, rinse well, then let dry. Chop all the other vegetables and mince the garlic. In a deep pot, fry the Okra in ½ cup of oil until they turn brownish, then place them on paper towels or in strainer to strain away the oil. In the same pot, add 4-6 teaspoons of fresh oil and saute the onions and FAT, SICK AND NEARLY DEAD: 15-DAY JUICE FAST CHALLENGE Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead: 15-Day Juice Fast Challenge Accepted! August 25, 2012 | Juicing. 10 years ago, my family doctor told me that I need to lose weight. He said that 212 lbs is too much for a 6′ tall fellow and that I need to drop down to 190 lbs. Fast forward to 2012, yours truly is now slowly but surely surpassing 234 lbs. Alright

doc!

VEGETARIAN STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES RECIPE How to Roll the Grape Leaves. Lay the leaves flat on a cutting board with the rough side facing upwards. Add ¾ teaspoon of stuffing towards the bottom of the leaf as in the photo below. Roll bottom of leaf over the stuffing, ⅓rd of the way. Fold right side over, ⅓rd of the way. Fold left side over, ⅓rd of the way. STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS WITH MEAT AND RICE Mix them well and set aside. Lay each cabbage leaf separately on a cutting board, cut out the stem if it's too thick. Spread 1 to 2 table spoons of meat stuffing along the edge of the leaf , then roll it slowly and tightly over the meat all the way. Line up the stuffed rolls carefully in a wide/deep cooking pot one by the other in a

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MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Shish Barak- Meat Dumplings Yogurt Stew. Shish Barak is a traditional Lebanese dish, perhaps of Turkish/Ottoman origins (hence the name), which is basically made of tiny meat dumplings cooked in a plain yogurt stew. Shish Barak belongs to the “Tabeekh” traditional Lebanese category, ie, home stews, and is not usually served by main

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MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Baba Ghanouj – Roasted Eggplants With Garlic and Tahini. Appetizers, Dips, Gluten Free, Mezza, Paleo Recipes, Traditional, Vegetarian. We just came back from a visit to Lebanon and in the process captured a whole bunch of recipes straight from Mama’s kitchen. This LEBANESE NIGHTS DESSERT RECIPE Lebanese Nights, aka “Layali Lubnan” is an amazingly aromatic dessert that is quite refreshing in summer time. It has a rich complex taste stemming from subtle hints of Mastic (aka Mistika, or Mastika in Greek, or “Arabic Gum” (not to be mistaken with “Gum Arabic”) , orange blossom water and rose water. The bottom layer is made of the actual pudding, topped with a layer of whipped LEBANESE SPICY TAHINI FISH Place fish on olive oil-greased cooking tray and bake at 300 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. In a small pan, mix 1 cup of pine nuts with 1-2 tablespoon of olive oil and cook on medium heat for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Be careful as they can burn very fast. BAKED FISH WITH GARLIC AND LEMON Crush garlic, 6 table spoons of olive oil, and ½ teaspoon of salt using a mortar and pestle, blender or small food processor. If using a mortar and pestle, crush garlic with salt first, then slowly add oil while continuously whisking. Once oil is fully added, slowly start adding lemon juice and stirr/whisk. Place fish on aluminum foil that's HOW TO MAKE LEBANESE COFFEE Method 1: As soon as you have poured the coffee into the boiling water and stirred it, it’s ready. Turn off the stove and let the coffee pot rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. In this style the coffee will contain some foam. Method 2: As soon as you have poured the coffee into the boiling water, lower the heat, stirr the coffee in, and hold VEGETARIAN STEW OF OKRA Instructions. Cut/discard the stems of Okra, rinse well, then let dry. Chop all the other vegetables and mince the garlic. In a deep pot, fry the Okra in ½ cup of oil until they turn brownish, then place them on paper towels or in strainer to strain away the oil. In the same pot, add 4-6 teaspoons of fresh oil and saute the onions and FAT, SICK AND NEARLY DEAD: 15-DAY JUICE FAST CHALLENGE Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead: 15-Day Juice Fast Challenge Accepted! August 25, 2012 | Juicing. 10 years ago, my family doctor told me that I need to lose weight. He said that 212 lbs is too much for a 6′ tall fellow and that I need to drop down to 190 lbs. Fast forward to 2012, yours truly is now slowly but surely surpassing 234 lbs. Alright

doc!

VEGETARIAN STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES RECIPE How to Roll the Grape Leaves. Lay the leaves flat on a cutting board with the rough side facing upwards. Add ¾ teaspoon of stuffing towards the bottom of the leaf as in the photo below. Roll bottom of leaf over the stuffing, ⅓rd of the way. Fold right side over, ⅓rd of the way. Fold left side over, ⅓rd of the way. STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS WITH MEAT AND RICE Mix them well and set aside. Lay each cabbage leaf separately on a cutting board, cut out the stem if it's too thick. Spread 1 to 2 table spoons of meat stuffing along the edge of the leaf , then roll it slowly and tightly over the meat all the way. Line up the stuffed rolls carefully in a wide/deep cooking pot one by the other in a

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MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Baba Ghanouj – Roasted Eggplants With Garlic and Tahini. Appetizers, Dips, Gluten Free, Mezza, Paleo Recipes, Traditional, Vegetarian. We just came back from a visit to Lebanon and in the process captured a whole bunch of recipes straight from Mama’s kitchen. This LEBANESE SHISH TAWOOK CHICKEN KABOB RECIPE Instructions. Spread 1 teaspoon of our garlic paste along the diameter of a pita bread, add some salted cucumber pickles, french fries, grilled tomatoes or peppers (optional), the grilled chicken shish tawook, roll as in a burrito and enjoy. You could also toast the sandwich roll through a panini grill for 2-3 minutes. LEBANESE GARLIC SAUCE RECIPE: TOUM, THE ULTIMATE GUIDE Add the garlic and salt in the food processor and run for 10-20 seconds. Stop processor, scrap garlic down the sides, then run processor again for another 10-20 seconds. Repeat process 3-4 times until garlic starts to turn pasty and looks crushed. CHICKEN SHAWARMA RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE SHAWARMA AT HOME Mix all ingredients in a blender, add to a bowl and mix well with the chicken, cover and let marinate in the fridge overnight. When ready, grill the marinated chicken using a panini/George Forman grill for about 15 minutes on medium heat. You can also cook the chicken on a BBQ grill if so you wish. BAKED FISH WITH GARLIC AND LEMON Crush garlic, 6 table spoons of olive oil, and ½ teaspoon of salt using a mortar and pestle, blender or small food processor. If using a mortar and pestle, crush garlic with salt first, then slowly add oil while continuously whisking. Once oil is fully added, slowly start adding lemon juice and stirr/whisk. Place fish on aluminum foil that's BAKED GARLIC CHICKEN AND POTATOES Place chicken on bottom of baking tray (preferably metal), place potatoes on top, and bake at 400F (medium heat) for about 40-50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked. Meanwhile place the garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 2-3 table spoons of olive oil in a blender/food processor and spin for 4-5 minutes, add the lemon juice

and spin for

BABA GHANOUJ

Baba Ghanouj is made by mashing roasted eggplants with Tahini paste, some garlic, and a bit of white vinegar to help lighten the color.It is served as a cold appetizer dip along with pita bread and some salted Lebanese pickles such as cucumbers, chili peppers and turnips. BAKED FISH WITH SUMAC AND OREGANO SPICES The Oregano baked fish is fairly simple to make: pick a fresh fish along the lines of Red Snapper, rub it with ground thyme or oregano, stuff it with garlic and lemons and bake it gently. Once cooked, let cool a bit then pull fish meat, cover with a chunky paste of sumac, thyme, garlic, lemon juice and peppers, bake again then indulge. JUICE FAST DAYS 11-15: GOING BACK TO NORMAL, AND CONCLUSIONS Juice Fast Days 11-15: Going Back to Normal, and Conclusions. Last night I concluded my 15-day Juice Diet journey and it feels good to go back to normal life, almost. The next few days I need to ease back into my normal diet, with slowly introducing animal-based fats and proteins otherwise I could shock my body and get sick if I go at it at

once.

MAAMOUL COOKIES WITH PISTACHIO AND WALNUTS RECIPE Maamoul is a delicious traditional Middle Eastern cookie that is typically made on religious holidays such as Easter or Eid. What makes maamoul distinct are the subtle flavorings used in the dough and in the filling, including “Mahlab” aka Mahlepi an aromatic spice, rose water, orange blossom water, mistika, and in some cases acacia

incense.

MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Shish Barak- Meat Dumplings Yogurt Stew. Shish Barak is a traditional Lebanese dish, perhaps of Turkish/Ottoman origins (hence the name), which is basically made of tiny meat dumplings cooked in a plain yogurt stew. Shish Barak belongs to the “Tabeekh” traditional Lebanese category, ie, home stews, and is not usually served by main

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MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Baba Ghanouj – Roasted Eggplants With Garlic and Tahini. Appetizers, Dips, Gluten Free, Mezza, Paleo Recipes, Traditional, Vegetarian. We just came back from a visit to Lebanon and in the process captured a whole bunch of recipes straight from Mama’s kitchen. This LEBANESE SPICY TAHINI FISH Place fish on olive oil-greased cooking tray and bake at 300 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. In a small pan, mix 1 cup of pine nuts with 1-2 tablespoon of olive oil and cook on medium heat for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Be careful as they can burn very fast. LEBANESE RAW KIBBE RECIPE Put the green pepper, mint, marjoram, onion, salt, cayenne pepper and 7-spices in the food processor and mix them well. Place the ground meat in a large bowl, add the wet Burghul and the spice mix, and mix it well with your hands for a few minutes to FAT, SICK AND NEARLY DEAD: 15-DAY JUICE FAST CHALLENGE Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead: 15-Day Juice Fast Challenge Accepted! August 25, 2012 | Juicing. 10 years ago, my family doctor told me that I need to lose weight. He said that 212 lbs is too much for a 6′ tall fellow and that I need to drop down to 190 lbs. Fast forward to 2012, yours truly is now slowly but surely surpassing 234 lbs. Alright

doc!

LEBANESE BEEF SHAWARMA RECIPE, MADE AT HOME!SEE MORE ON MAMASLEBANESEKITCHEN.COM LEBANESE SHISH TAWOOK CHICKEN KABOB RECIPESEE MORE ON MAMASLEBANESEKITCHEN.COM VEGETARIAN STEW OF OKRA Instructions. Cut/discard the stems of Okra, rinse well, then let dry. Chop all the other vegetables and mince the garlic. In a deep pot, fry the Okra in ½ cup of oil until they turn brownish, then place them on paper towels or in strainer to strain away the oil. In the same pot, add 4-6 teaspoons of fresh oil and saute the onions and ORIGINAL LEBANESE ASHTA RECIPE Add the lemon juice and see the milk immediately starting to clot. Add the rose water and orange blossom water, stirr well. Using a spatula with wholes, or a strainer, start collecting the clotted cream from the surface and place them into a separate strainer. Continue collection process until milk in saucepan turns into a near clear

color.

MAAMOUL COOKIES WITH PISTACHIO AND WALNUTS RECIPE Maamoul is a delicious traditional Middle Eastern cookie that is typically made on religious holidays such as Easter or Eid. What makes maamoul distinct are the subtle flavorings used in the dough and in the filling, including “Mahlab” aka Mahlepi an aromatic spice, rose water, orange blossom water, mistika, and in some cases acacia

incense.

MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Shish Barak- Meat Dumplings Yogurt Stew. Shish Barak is a traditional Lebanese dish, perhaps of Turkish/Ottoman origins (hence the name), which is basically made of tiny meat dumplings cooked in a plain yogurt stew. Shish Barak belongs to the “Tabeekh” traditional Lebanese category, ie, home stews, and is not usually served by main

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MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Baba Ghanouj – Roasted Eggplants With Garlic and Tahini. Appetizers, Dips, Gluten Free, Mezza, Paleo Recipes, Traditional, Vegetarian. We just came back from a visit to Lebanon and in the process captured a whole bunch of recipes straight from Mama’s kitchen. This LEBANESE SPICY TAHINI FISH Place fish on olive oil-greased cooking tray and bake at 300 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. In a small pan, mix 1 cup of pine nuts with 1-2 tablespoon of olive oil and cook on medium heat for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Be careful as they can burn very fast. LEBANESE RAW KIBBE RECIPE Put the green pepper, mint, marjoram, onion, salt, cayenne pepper and 7-spices in the food processor and mix them well. Place the ground meat in a large bowl, add the wet Burghul and the spice mix, and mix it well with your hands for a few minutes to FAT, SICK AND NEARLY DEAD: 15-DAY JUICE FAST CHALLENGE Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead: 15-Day Juice Fast Challenge Accepted! August 25, 2012 | Juicing. 10 years ago, my family doctor told me that I need to lose weight. He said that 212 lbs is too much for a 6′ tall fellow and that I need to drop down to 190 lbs. Fast forward to 2012, yours truly is now slowly but surely surpassing 234 lbs. Alright

doc!

LEBANESE BEEF SHAWARMA RECIPE, MADE AT HOME!SEE MORE ON MAMASLEBANESEKITCHEN.COM LEBANESE SHISH TAWOOK CHICKEN KABOB RECIPESEE MORE ON MAMASLEBANESEKITCHEN.COM VEGETARIAN STEW OF OKRA Instructions. Cut/discard the stems of Okra, rinse well, then let dry. Chop all the other vegetables and mince the garlic. In a deep pot, fry the Okra in ½ cup of oil until they turn brownish, then place them on paper towels or in strainer to strain away the oil. In the same pot, add 4-6 teaspoons of fresh oil and saute the onions and ORIGINAL LEBANESE ASHTA RECIPE Add the lemon juice and see the milk immediately starting to clot. Add the rose water and orange blossom water, stirr well. Using a spatula with wholes, or a strainer, start collecting the clotted cream from the surface and place them into a separate strainer. Continue collection process until milk in saucepan turns into a near clear

color.

MAAMOUL COOKIES WITH PISTACHIO AND WALNUTS RECIPE Maamoul is a delicious traditional Middle Eastern cookie that is typically made on religious holidays such as Easter or Eid. What makes maamoul distinct are the subtle flavorings used in the dough and in the filling, including “Mahlab” aka Mahlepi an aromatic spice, rose water, orange blossom water, mistika, and in some cases acacia

incense.

LEBANESE BEEF SHAWARMA RECIPE, MADE AT HOME! Grilling Shawarma Method 2: Oven Roasting. Lay the shawarma chunks in a Pyrex tray with a bit of marinade, cover the trap tightly with aluminum foil, then gently bake at 270-300F for 2 hours. Once cooked, shred the meat on a cutting board and serve hot. AUTHENTIC LEBANESE TABBOULEH SALAD RECIPE Tabbouleh is a healthy, rich and super-green salad with pure Lebanese origins that is known for its spicy-tangy kick. In traditional Lebanese cuisine, Tabbouleh (sometimes spelled and pronounced as Tabouli) is usually served along with Mezza which is a host of appetizers and hors-d’oeuvres. CHICKEN SHAWARMA RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE SHAWARMA AT HOME Mix all ingredients in a blender, add to a bowl and mix well with the chicken, cover and let marinate in the fridge overnight. When ready, grill the marinated chicken using a panini/George Forman grill for about 15 minutes on medium heat. You can also cook the chicken on a BBQ grill if so you wish. VEGETARIAN STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES RECIPE How to Roll the Grape Leaves. Lay the leaves flat on a cutting board with the rough side facing upwards. Add ¾ teaspoon of stuffing towards the bottom of the leaf as in the photo below. Roll bottom of leaf over the stuffing, ⅓rd of the way. Fold right side over, ⅓rd of the way. Fold left side over, ⅓rd of the way. LEBANESE GARLIC SAUCE RECIPE: TOUM, THE ULTIMATE GUIDE Add the garlic and salt in the food processor and run for 10-20 seconds. Stop processor, scrap garlic down the sides, then run processor again for another 10-20 seconds. Repeat process 3-4 times until garlic starts to turn pasty and looks crushed. ‘TAHINI SAUCE’ AT MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Hummus is a delicious Middle-Eastern dip made from boiled Chickpeas, lemon juice, and Tahini sauce and which is served as an appetizer with

pita bread.

MILK PUDDING WITH NUTS RECIPE Mix the milk, sugar and corn starch in a bowl very well until all the starch has melted away. Bring the mix to a near boil on medium to low heat all while stirring continuously. When the pudding nears boiling and starts to thicken, add 2 table spoons of orange blossom flower water and stir for 3 more minutes. BAKED GARLIC CHICKEN AND POTATOES Place chicken on bottom of baking tray (preferably metal), place potatoes on top, and bake at 400F (medium heat) for about 40-50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked. Meanwhile place the garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 2-3 table spoons of olive oil in a blender/food processor and spin for 4-5 minutes, add the lemon juice

and spin for

STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS WITH MEAT AND RICE Mix them well and set aside. Lay each cabbage leaf separately on a cutting board, cut out the stem if it's too thick. Spread 1 to 2 table spoons of meat stuffing along the edge of the leaf , then roll it slowly and tightly over the meat all the way. Line up the stuffed rolls carefully in a wide/deep cooking pot one by the other in a

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ZAATAR RECIPE: WILD THYME HERBAL MIX As a Dip: Mix 2 Zaatar tablespoons with 2-4 olive oil tablespoons into a paste that you can use as a dip with pita bread, or as a spread on sandwiches. Don’t use other than olive oil. Manakeesh: Spread the Zaatar paste/dip on a 1/4th inch thick dough and bake it in the oven as you would a pizza. You can also spread the Zaatar paste on pita MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Shish Barak- Meat Dumplings Yogurt Stew. Shish Barak is a traditional Lebanese dish, perhaps of Turkish/Ottoman origins (hence the name), which is basically made of tiny meat dumplings cooked in a plain yogurt stew. Shish Barak belongs to the “Tabeekh” traditional Lebanese category, ie, home stews, and is not usually served by main

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MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Baba Ghanouj – Roasted Eggplants With Garlic and Tahini. Appetizers, Dips, Gluten Free, Mezza, Paleo Recipes, Traditional, Vegetarian. We just came back from a visit to Lebanon and in the process captured a whole bunch of recipes straight from Mama’s kitchen. This FAT, SICK AND NEARLY DEAD: 15-DAY JUICE FAST CHALLENGE Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead: 15-Day Juice Fast Challenge Accepted! August 25, 2012 | Juicing. 10 years ago, my family doctor told me that I need to lose weight. He said that 212 lbs is too much for a 6′ tall fellow and that I need to drop down to 190 lbs. Fast forward to 2012, yours truly is now slowly but surely surpassing 234 lbs. Alright

doc!

LEBANESE SPICY TAHINI FISH Place fish on olive oil-greased cooking tray and bake at 300 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. In a small pan, mix 1 cup of pine nuts with 1-2 tablespoon of olive oil and cook on medium heat for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Be careful as they can burn very fast. HOW TO MAKE LEBANESE COFFEE Method 1: As soon as you have poured the coffee into the boiling water and stirred it, it’s ready. Turn off the stove and let the coffee pot rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. In this style the coffee will contain some foam. Method 2: As soon as you have poured the coffee into the boiling water, lower the heat, stirr the coffee in, and hold LEBANESE GARLIC SAUCE RECIPE: TOUM, THE ULTIMATE GUIDE Add the garlic and salt in the food processor and run for 10-20 seconds. Stop processor, scrap garlic down the sides, then run processor again for another 10-20 seconds. Repeat process 3-4 times until garlic starts to turn pasty and looks crushed. LEBANESE SHISH TAWOOK CHICKEN KABOB RECIPESEE MORE ON MAMASLEBANESEKITCHEN.COM MILK PUDDING WITH NUTS RECIPE Mix the milk, sugar and corn starch in a bowl very well until all the starch has melted away. Bring the mix to a near boil on medium to low heat all while stirring continuously. When the pudding nears boiling and starts to thicken, add 2 table spoons of orange blossom flower water and stir for 3 more minutes. VEGETARIAN STEW OF OKRA Instructions. Cut/discard the stems of Okra, rinse well, then let dry. Chop all the other vegetables and mince the garlic. In a deep pot, fry the Okra in ½ cup of oil until they turn brownish, then place them on paper towels or in strainer to strain away the oil. In the same pot, add 4-6 teaspoons of fresh oil and saute the onions and VEGETARIAN STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES RECIPE How to Roll the Grape Leaves. Lay the leaves flat on a cutting board with the rough side facing upwards. Add ¾ teaspoon of stuffing towards the bottom of the leaf as in the photo below. Roll bottom of leaf over the stuffing, ⅓rd of the way. Fold right side over, ⅓rd of the way. Fold left side over, ⅓rd of the way. MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Shish Barak- Meat Dumplings Yogurt Stew. Shish Barak is a traditional Lebanese dish, perhaps of Turkish/Ottoman origins (hence the name), which is basically made of tiny meat dumplings cooked in a plain yogurt stew. Shish Barak belongs to the “Tabeekh” traditional Lebanese category, ie, home stews, and is not usually served by main

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MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Baba Ghanouj – Roasted Eggplants With Garlic and Tahini. Appetizers, Dips, Gluten Free, Mezza, Paleo Recipes, Traditional, Vegetarian. We just came back from a visit to Lebanon and in the process captured a whole bunch of recipes straight from Mama’s kitchen. This FAT, SICK AND NEARLY DEAD: 15-DAY JUICE FAST CHALLENGE Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead: 15-Day Juice Fast Challenge Accepted! August 25, 2012 | Juicing. 10 years ago, my family doctor told me that I need to lose weight. He said that 212 lbs is too much for a 6′ tall fellow and that I need to drop down to 190 lbs. Fast forward to 2012, yours truly is now slowly but surely surpassing 234 lbs. Alright

doc!

LEBANESE SPICY TAHINI FISH Place fish on olive oil-greased cooking tray and bake at 300 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. In a small pan, mix 1 cup of pine nuts with 1-2 tablespoon of olive oil and cook on medium heat for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Be careful as they can burn very fast. HOW TO MAKE LEBANESE COFFEE Method 1: As soon as you have poured the coffee into the boiling water and stirred it, it’s ready. Turn off the stove and let the coffee pot rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. In this style the coffee will contain some foam. Method 2: As soon as you have poured the coffee into the boiling water, lower the heat, stirr the coffee in, and hold LEBANESE GARLIC SAUCE RECIPE: TOUM, THE ULTIMATE GUIDE Add the garlic and salt in the food processor and run for 10-20 seconds. Stop processor, scrap garlic down the sides, then run processor again for another 10-20 seconds. Repeat process 3-4 times until garlic starts to turn pasty and looks crushed. LEBANESE SHISH TAWOOK CHICKEN KABOB RECIPESEE MORE ON MAMASLEBANESEKITCHEN.COM MILK PUDDING WITH NUTS RECIPE Mix the milk, sugar and corn starch in a bowl very well until all the starch has melted away. Bring the mix to a near boil on medium to low heat all while stirring continuously. When the pudding nears boiling and starts to thicken, add 2 table spoons of orange blossom flower water and stir for 3 more minutes. VEGETARIAN STEW OF OKRA Instructions. Cut/discard the stems of Okra, rinse well, then let dry. Chop all the other vegetables and mince the garlic. In a deep pot, fry the Okra in ½ cup of oil until they turn brownish, then place them on paper towels or in strainer to strain away the oil. In the same pot, add 4-6 teaspoons of fresh oil and saute the onions and VEGETARIAN STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES RECIPE How to Roll the Grape Leaves. Lay the leaves flat on a cutting board with the rough side facing upwards. Add ¾ teaspoon of stuffing towards the bottom of the leaf as in the photo below. Roll bottom of leaf over the stuffing, ⅓rd of the way. Fold right side over, ⅓rd of the way. Fold left side over, ⅓rd of the way.

LEBANESE PANTRY

The following items are commonly found in Lebanese kitchens and pantries. Some items like Burghul (Bulgur) or cracked wheat can be found in mainstream supermarkets, however most of the other ones are found in Middle Eastern and Arab owned grocery stores instead. AUTHENTIC LEBANESE TABBOULEH SALAD RECIPE Tabbouleh is a healthy, rich and super-green salad with pure Lebanese origins that is known for its spicy-tangy kick. In traditional Lebanese cuisine, Tabbouleh (sometimes spelled and pronounced as Tabouli) is usually served along with Mezza which is a host of appetizers and hors-d’oeuvres. LEBANESE BEEF SHAWARMA RECIPE, MADE AT HOME! Grilling Shawarma Method 2: Oven Roasting. Lay the shawarma chunks in a Pyrex tray with a bit of marinade, cover the trap tightly with aluminum foil, then gently bake at 270-300F for 2 hours. Once cooked, shred the meat on a cutting board and serve hot. CHICKEN SHAWARMA RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE SHAWARMA AT HOME Mix all ingredients in a blender, add to a bowl and mix well with the chicken, cover and let marinate in the fridge overnight. When ready, grill the marinated chicken using a panini/George Forman grill for about 15 minutes on medium heat. You can also cook the chicken on a BBQ grill if so you wish. ‘LABNEH’ AT MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Shish Barak- Meat Dumplings Yogurt Stew. Food Preservation, Stews, Traditional. Shish Barak is a traditional Lebanese dish, perhaps of Turkish/Ottoman origins (hence the name), which is basically made of tiny meat dumplings cooked in a plain yogurt stew. Shish Barak belongs to the “Tabeekh” traditional Lebanese category, ie, home stews, .

BABA GHANOUJ

Baba Ghanouj is made by mashing roasted eggplants with Tahini paste, some garlic, and a bit of white vinegar to help lighten the color.It is served as a cold appetizer dip along with pita bread and some salted Lebanese pickles such as cucumbers, chili peppers and turnips. BAKED FISH WITH GARLIC AND LEMON Crush garlic, 6 table spoons of olive oil, and ½ teaspoon of salt using a mortar and pestle, blender or small food processor. If using a mortar and pestle, crush garlic with salt first, then slowly add oil while continuously whisking. Once oil is fully added, slowly start adding lemon juice and stirr/whisk. Place fish on aluminum foil that's GRILLED KAFTA KABOB RECIPE Finely chop the parsley leaves (discarding the stems) Mix all ingredients well together and make into patties or put on Kabab skewers. Grill on medium heat for about 10-15 minutes max. Serve Kafta while hot along with some Lebanese pita bread, grilled onions and vegetables. Kafta goes VERY well with a side of Tabbouleh Salad .. try

it out 🙂.

STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS WITH MEAT AND RICE Mix them well and set aside. Lay each cabbage leaf separately on a cutting board, cut out the stem if it's too thick. Spread 1 to 2 table spoons of meat stuffing along the edge of the leaf , then roll it slowly and tightly over the meat all the way. Line up the stuffed rolls carefully in a wide/deep cooking pot one by the other in a

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MAAMOUL COOKIES WITH PISTACHIO AND WALNUTS RECIPE Maamoul is a delicious traditional Middle Eastern cookie that is typically made on religious holidays such as Easter or Eid. What makes maamoul distinct are the subtle flavorings used in the dough and in the filling, including “Mahlab” aka Mahlepi an aromatic spice, rose water, orange blossom water, mistika, and in some cases acacia

incense.

MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Shish Barak- Meat Dumplings Yogurt Stew. Shish Barak is a traditional Lebanese dish, perhaps of Turkish/Ottoman origins (hence the name), which is basically made of tiny meat dumplings cooked in a plain yogurt stew. Shish Barak belongs to the “Tabeekh” traditional Lebanese category, ie, home stews, and is not usually served by main

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MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Baba Ghanouj – Roasted Eggplants With Garlic and Tahini. Appetizers, Dips, Gluten Free, Mezza, Paleo Recipes, Traditional, Vegetarian. We just came back from a visit to Lebanon and in the process captured a whole bunch of recipes straight from Mama’s kitchen. This FAT, SICK AND NEARLY DEAD: 15-DAY JUICE FAST CHALLENGE Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead: 15-Day Juice Fast Challenge Accepted! August 25, 2012 | Juicing. 10 years ago, my family doctor told me that I need to lose weight. He said that 212 lbs is too much for a 6′ tall fellow and that I need to drop down to 190 lbs. Fast forward to 2012, yours truly is now slowly but surely surpassing 234 lbs. Alright

doc!

LEBANESE SPICY TAHINI FISH Place fish on olive oil-greased cooking tray and bake at 300 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. In a small pan, mix 1 cup of pine nuts with 1-2 tablespoon of olive oil and cook on medium heat for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Be careful as they can burn very fast. HOW TO MAKE LEBANESE COFFEE Method 1: As soon as you have poured the coffee into the boiling water and stirred it, it’s ready. Turn off the stove and let the coffee pot rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. In this style the coffee will contain some foam. Method 2: As soon as you have poured the coffee into the boiling water, lower the heat, stirr the coffee in, and hold LEBANESE GARLIC SAUCE RECIPE: TOUM, THE ULTIMATE GUIDE Add the garlic and salt in the food processor and run for 10-20 seconds. Stop processor, scrap garlic down the sides, then run processor again for another 10-20 seconds. Repeat process 3-4 times until garlic starts to turn pasty and looks crushed. LEBANESE SHISH TAWOOK CHICKEN KABOB RECIPESEE MORE ON MAMASLEBANESEKITCHEN.COM MILK PUDDING WITH NUTS RECIPE Mix the milk, sugar and corn starch in a bowl very well until all the starch has melted away. Bring the mix to a near boil on medium to low heat all while stirring continuously. When the pudding nears boiling and starts to thicken, add 2 table spoons of orange blossom flower water and stir for 3 more minutes. VEGETARIAN STEW OF OKRA Instructions. Cut/discard the stems of Okra, rinse well, then let dry. Chop all the other vegetables and mince the garlic. In a deep pot, fry the Okra in ½ cup of oil until they turn brownish, then place them on paper towels or in strainer to strain away the oil. In the same pot, add 4-6 teaspoons of fresh oil and saute the onions and VEGETARIAN STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES RECIPE How to Roll the Grape Leaves. Lay the leaves flat on a cutting board with the rough side facing upwards. Add ¾ teaspoon of stuffing towards the bottom of the leaf as in the photo below. Roll bottom of leaf over the stuffing, ⅓rd of the way. Fold right side over, ⅓rd of the way. Fold left side over, ⅓rd of the way. MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Shish Barak- Meat Dumplings Yogurt Stew. Shish Barak is a traditional Lebanese dish, perhaps of Turkish/Ottoman origins (hence the name), which is basically made of tiny meat dumplings cooked in a plain yogurt stew. Shish Barak belongs to the “Tabeekh” traditional Lebanese category, ie, home stews, and is not usually served by main

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MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Baba Ghanouj – Roasted Eggplants With Garlic and Tahini. Appetizers, Dips, Gluten Free, Mezza, Paleo Recipes, Traditional, Vegetarian. We just came back from a visit to Lebanon and in the process captured a whole bunch of recipes straight from Mama’s kitchen. This FAT, SICK AND NEARLY DEAD: 15-DAY JUICE FAST CHALLENGE Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead: 15-Day Juice Fast Challenge Accepted! August 25, 2012 | Juicing. 10 years ago, my family doctor told me that I need to lose weight. He said that 212 lbs is too much for a 6′ tall fellow and that I need to drop down to 190 lbs. Fast forward to 2012, yours truly is now slowly but surely surpassing 234 lbs. Alright

doc!

LEBANESE SPICY TAHINI FISH Place fish on olive oil-greased cooking tray and bake at 300 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. In a small pan, mix 1 cup of pine nuts with 1-2 tablespoon of olive oil and cook on medium heat for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Be careful as they can burn very fast. HOW TO MAKE LEBANESE COFFEE Method 1: As soon as you have poured the coffee into the boiling water and stirred it, it’s ready. Turn off the stove and let the coffee pot rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. In this style the coffee will contain some foam. Method 2: As soon as you have poured the coffee into the boiling water, lower the heat, stirr the coffee in, and hold LEBANESE GARLIC SAUCE RECIPE: TOUM, THE ULTIMATE GUIDE Add the garlic and salt in the food processor and run for 10-20 seconds. Stop processor, scrap garlic down the sides, then run processor again for another 10-20 seconds. Repeat process 3-4 times until garlic starts to turn pasty and looks crushed. LEBANESE SHISH TAWOOK CHICKEN KABOB RECIPESEE MORE ON MAMASLEBANESEKITCHEN.COM MILK PUDDING WITH NUTS RECIPE Mix the milk, sugar and corn starch in a bowl very well until all the starch has melted away. Bring the mix to a near boil on medium to low heat all while stirring continuously. When the pudding nears boiling and starts to thicken, add 2 table spoons of orange blossom flower water and stir for 3 more minutes. VEGETARIAN STEW OF OKRA Instructions. Cut/discard the stems of Okra, rinse well, then let dry. Chop all the other vegetables and mince the garlic. In a deep pot, fry the Okra in ½ cup of oil until they turn brownish, then place them on paper towels or in strainer to strain away the oil. In the same pot, add 4-6 teaspoons of fresh oil and saute the onions and VEGETARIAN STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES RECIPE How to Roll the Grape Leaves. Lay the leaves flat on a cutting board with the rough side facing upwards. Add ¾ teaspoon of stuffing towards the bottom of the leaf as in the photo below. Roll bottom of leaf over the stuffing, ⅓rd of the way. Fold right side over, ⅓rd of the way. Fold left side over, ⅓rd of the way.

LEBANESE PANTRY

The following items are commonly found in Lebanese kitchens and pantries. Some items like Burghul (Bulgur) or cracked wheat can be found in mainstream supermarkets, however most of the other ones are found in Middle Eastern and Arab owned grocery stores instead. AUTHENTIC LEBANESE TABBOULEH SALAD RECIPE Tabbouleh is a healthy, rich and super-green salad with pure Lebanese origins that is known for its spicy-tangy kick. In traditional Lebanese cuisine, Tabbouleh (sometimes spelled and pronounced as Tabouli) is usually served along with Mezza which is a host of appetizers and hors-d’oeuvres. LEBANESE BEEF SHAWARMA RECIPE, MADE AT HOME! Grilling Shawarma Method 2: Oven Roasting. Lay the shawarma chunks in a Pyrex tray with a bit of marinade, cover the trap tightly with aluminum foil, then gently bake at 270-300F for 2 hours. Once cooked, shred the meat on a cutting board and serve hot. CHICKEN SHAWARMA RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE SHAWARMA AT HOME Mix all ingredients in a blender, add to a bowl and mix well with the chicken, cover and let marinate in the fridge overnight. When ready, grill the marinated chicken using a panini/George Forman grill for about 15 minutes on medium heat. You can also cook the chicken on a BBQ grill if so you wish. ‘LABNEH’ AT MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Shish Barak- Meat Dumplings Yogurt Stew. Food Preservation, Stews, Traditional. Shish Barak is a traditional Lebanese dish, perhaps of Turkish/Ottoman origins (hence the name), which is basically made of tiny meat dumplings cooked in a plain yogurt stew. Shish Barak belongs to the “Tabeekh” traditional Lebanese category, ie, home stews, .

BABA GHANOUJ

Baba Ghanouj is made by mashing roasted eggplants with Tahini paste, some garlic, and a bit of white vinegar to help lighten the color.It is served as a cold appetizer dip along with pita bread and some salted Lebanese pickles such as cucumbers, chili peppers and turnips. BAKED FISH WITH GARLIC AND LEMON Crush garlic, 6 table spoons of olive oil, and ½ teaspoon of salt using a mortar and pestle, blender or small food processor. If using a mortar and pestle, crush garlic with salt first, then slowly add oil while continuously whisking. Once oil is fully added, slowly start adding lemon juice and stirr/whisk. Place fish on aluminum foil that's GRILLED KAFTA KABOB RECIPE Finely chop the parsley leaves (discarding the stems) Mix all ingredients well together and make into patties or put on Kabab skewers. Grill on medium heat for about 10-15 minutes max. Serve Kafta while hot along with some Lebanese pita bread, grilled onions and vegetables. Kafta goes VERY well with a side of Tabbouleh Salad .. try

it out 🙂.

STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS WITH MEAT AND RICE Mix them well and set aside. Lay each cabbage leaf separately on a cutting board, cut out the stem if it's too thick. Spread 1 to 2 table spoons of meat stuffing along the edge of the leaf , then roll it slowly and tightly over the meat all the way. Line up the stuffed rolls carefully in a wide/deep cooking pot one by the other in a

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MAAMOUL COOKIES WITH PISTACHIO AND WALNUTS RECIPE Maamoul is a delicious traditional Middle Eastern cookie that is typically made on religious holidays such as Easter or Eid. What makes maamoul distinct are the subtle flavorings used in the dough and in the filling, including “Mahlab” aka Mahlepi an aromatic spice, rose water, orange blossom water, mistika, and in some cases acacia

incense.

MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Shish Barak- Meat Dumplings Yogurt Stew. Shish Barak is a traditional Lebanese dish, perhaps of Turkish/Ottoman origins (hence the name), which is basically made of tiny meat dumplings cooked in a plain yogurt stew. Shish Barak belongs to the “Tabeekh” traditional Lebanese category, ie, home stews, and is not usually served by main

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MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Baba Ghanouj – Roasted Eggplants With Garlic and Tahini. Appetizers, Dips, Gluten Free, Mezza, Paleo Recipes, Traditional, Vegetarian. We just came back from a visit to Lebanon and in the process captured a whole bunch of recipes straight from Mama’s kitchen. This FAT, SICK AND NEARLY DEAD: 15-DAY JUICE FAST CHALLENGE Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead: 15-Day Juice Fast Challenge Accepted! August 25, 2012 | Juicing. 10 years ago, my family doctor told me that I need to lose weight. He said that 212 lbs is too much for a 6′ tall fellow and that I need to drop down to 190 lbs. Fast forward to 2012, yours truly is now slowly but surely surpassing 234 lbs. Alright

doc!

LEBANESE SPICY TAHINI FISH Place fish on olive oil-greased cooking tray and bake at 300 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. In a small pan, mix 1 cup of pine nuts with 1-2 tablespoon of olive oil and cook on medium heat for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Be careful as they can burn very fast. HOW TO MAKE LEBANESE COFFEE Method 1: As soon as you have poured the coffee into the boiling water and stirred it, it’s ready. Turn off the stove and let the coffee pot rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. In this style the coffee will contain some foam. Method 2: As soon as you have poured the coffee into the boiling water, lower the heat, stirr the coffee in, and hold LEBANESE GARLIC SAUCE RECIPE: TOUM, THE ULTIMATE GUIDE Add the garlic and salt in the food processor and run for 10-20 seconds. Stop processor, scrap garlic down the sides, then run processor again for another 10-20 seconds. Repeat process 3-4 times until garlic starts to turn pasty and looks crushed. LEBANESE SHISH TAWOOK CHICKEN KABOB RECIPESEE MORE ON MAMASLEBANESEKITCHEN.COM MILK PUDDING WITH NUTS RECIPE Mix the milk, sugar and corn starch in a bowl very well until all the starch has melted away. Bring the mix to a near boil on medium to low heat all while stirring continuously. When the pudding nears boiling and starts to thicken, add 2 table spoons of orange blossom flower water and stir for 3 more minutes. VEGETARIAN STEW OF OKRA Instructions. Cut/discard the stems of Okra, rinse well, then let dry. Chop all the other vegetables and mince the garlic. In a deep pot, fry the Okra in ½ cup of oil until they turn brownish, then place them on paper towels or in strainer to strain away the oil. In the same pot, add 4-6 teaspoons of fresh oil and saute the onions and VEGETARIAN STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES RECIPE How to Roll the Grape Leaves. Lay the leaves flat on a cutting board with the rough side facing upwards. Add ¾ teaspoon of stuffing towards the bottom of the leaf as in the photo below. Roll bottom of leaf over the stuffing, ⅓rd of the way. Fold right side over, ⅓rd of the way. Fold left side over, ⅓rd of the way. MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Shish Barak- Meat Dumplings Yogurt Stew. Shish Barak is a traditional Lebanese dish, perhaps of Turkish/Ottoman origins (hence the name), which is basically made of tiny meat dumplings cooked in a plain yogurt stew. Shish Barak belongs to the “Tabeekh” traditional Lebanese category, ie, home stews, and is not usually served by main

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MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Baba Ghanouj – Roasted Eggplants With Garlic and Tahini. Appetizers, Dips, Gluten Free, Mezza, Paleo Recipes, Traditional, Vegetarian. We just came back from a visit to Lebanon and in the process captured a whole bunch of recipes straight from Mama’s kitchen. This FAT, SICK AND NEARLY DEAD: 15-DAY JUICE FAST CHALLENGE Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead: 15-Day Juice Fast Challenge Accepted! August 25, 2012 | Juicing. 10 years ago, my family doctor told me that I need to lose weight. He said that 212 lbs is too much for a 6′ tall fellow and that I need to drop down to 190 lbs. Fast forward to 2012, yours truly is now slowly but surely surpassing 234 lbs. Alright

doc!

LEBANESE SPICY TAHINI FISH Place fish on olive oil-greased cooking tray and bake at 300 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. In a small pan, mix 1 cup of pine nuts with 1-2 tablespoon of olive oil and cook on medium heat for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Be careful as they can burn very fast. HOW TO MAKE LEBANESE COFFEE Method 1: As soon as you have poured the coffee into the boiling water and stirred it, it’s ready. Turn off the stove and let the coffee pot rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. In this style the coffee will contain some foam. Method 2: As soon as you have poured the coffee into the boiling water, lower the heat, stirr the coffee in, and hold LEBANESE GARLIC SAUCE RECIPE: TOUM, THE ULTIMATE GUIDE Add the garlic and salt in the food processor and run for 10-20 seconds. Stop processor, scrap garlic down the sides, then run processor again for another 10-20 seconds. Repeat process 3-4 times until garlic starts to turn pasty and looks crushed. LEBANESE SHISH TAWOOK CHICKEN KABOB RECIPESEE MORE ON MAMASLEBANESEKITCHEN.COM MILK PUDDING WITH NUTS RECIPE Mix the milk, sugar and corn starch in a bowl very well until all the starch has melted away. Bring the mix to a near boil on medium to low heat all while stirring continuously. When the pudding nears boiling and starts to thicken, add 2 table spoons of orange blossom flower water and stir for 3 more minutes. VEGETARIAN STEW OF OKRA Instructions. Cut/discard the stems of Okra, rinse well, then let dry. Chop all the other vegetables and mince the garlic. In a deep pot, fry the Okra in ½ cup of oil until they turn brownish, then place them on paper towels or in strainer to strain away the oil. In the same pot, add 4-6 teaspoons of fresh oil and saute the onions and VEGETARIAN STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES RECIPE How to Roll the Grape Leaves. Lay the leaves flat on a cutting board with the rough side facing upwards. Add ¾ teaspoon of stuffing towards the bottom of the leaf as in the photo below. Roll bottom of leaf over the stuffing, ⅓rd of the way. Fold right side over, ⅓rd of the way. Fold left side over, ⅓rd of the way.

LEBANESE PANTRY

The following items are commonly found in Lebanese kitchens and pantries. Some items like Burghul (Bulgur) or cracked wheat can be found in mainstream supermarkets, however most of the other ones are found in Middle Eastern and Arab owned grocery stores instead. AUTHENTIC LEBANESE TABBOULEH SALAD RECIPE Tabbouleh is a healthy, rich and super-green salad with pure Lebanese origins that is known for its spicy-tangy kick. In traditional Lebanese cuisine, Tabbouleh (sometimes spelled and pronounced as Tabouli) is usually served along with Mezza which is a host of appetizers and hors-d’oeuvres. LEBANESE BEEF SHAWARMA RECIPE, MADE AT HOME! Grilling Shawarma Method 2: Oven Roasting. Lay the shawarma chunks in a Pyrex tray with a bit of marinade, cover the trap tightly with aluminum foil, then gently bake at 270-300F for 2 hours. Once cooked, shred the meat on a cutting board and serve hot. CHICKEN SHAWARMA RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE SHAWARMA AT HOME Mix all ingredients in a blender, add to a bowl and mix well with the chicken, cover and let marinate in the fridge overnight. When ready, grill the marinated chicken using a panini/George Forman grill for about 15 minutes on medium heat. You can also cook the chicken on a BBQ grill if so you wish. ‘LABNEH’ AT MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Shish Barak- Meat Dumplings Yogurt Stew. Food Preservation, Stews, Traditional. Shish Barak is a traditional Lebanese dish, perhaps of Turkish/Ottoman origins (hence the name), which is basically made of tiny meat dumplings cooked in a plain yogurt stew. Shish Barak belongs to the “Tabeekh” traditional Lebanese category, ie, home stews, .

BABA GHANOUJ

Baba Ghanouj is made by mashing roasted eggplants with Tahini paste, some garlic, and a bit of white vinegar to help lighten the color.It is served as a cold appetizer dip along with pita bread and some salted Lebanese pickles such as cucumbers, chili peppers and turnips. BAKED FISH WITH GARLIC AND LEMON Crush garlic, 6 table spoons of olive oil, and ½ teaspoon of salt using a mortar and pestle, blender or small food processor. If using a mortar and pestle, crush garlic with salt first, then slowly add oil while continuously whisking. Once oil is fully added, slowly start adding lemon juice and stirr/whisk. Place fish on aluminum foil that's GRILLED KAFTA KABOB RECIPE Finely chop the parsley leaves (discarding the stems) Mix all ingredients well together and make into patties or put on Kabab skewers. Grill on medium heat for about 10-15 minutes max. Serve Kafta while hot along with some Lebanese pita bread, grilled onions and vegetables. Kafta goes VERY well with a side of Tabbouleh Salad .. try

it out 🙂.

STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS WITH MEAT AND RICE Mix them well and set aside. Lay each cabbage leaf separately on a cutting board, cut out the stem if it's too thick. Spread 1 to 2 table spoons of meat stuffing along the edge of the leaf , then roll it slowly and tightly over the meat all the way. Line up the stuffed rolls carefully in a wide/deep cooking pot one by the other in a

compact

MAAMOUL COOKIES WITH PISTACHIO AND WALNUTS RECIPE Maamoul is a delicious traditional Middle Eastern cookie that is typically made on religious holidays such as Easter or Eid. What makes maamoul distinct are the subtle flavorings used in the dough and in the filling, including “Mahlab” aka Mahlepi an aromatic spice, rose water, orange blossom water, mistika, and in some cases acacia

incense.

MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Shish Barak- Meat Dumplings Yogurt Stew. Shish Barak is a traditional Lebanese dish, perhaps of Turkish/Ottoman origins (hence the name), which is basically made of tiny meat dumplings cooked in a plain yogurt stew. Shish Barak belongs to the “Tabeekh” traditional Lebanese category, ie, home stews, and is not usually served by main

stream

MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Baba Ghanouj – Roasted Eggplants With Garlic and Tahini. Appetizers, Dips, Gluten Free, Mezza, Paleo Recipes, Traditional, Vegetarian. We just came back from a visit to Lebanon and in the process captured a whole bunch of recipes straight from Mama’s kitchen. This FAT, SICK AND NEARLY DEAD: 15-DAY JUICE FAST CHALLENGE Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead: 15-Day Juice Fast Challenge Accepted! August 25, 2012 | Juicing. 10 years ago, my family doctor told me that I need to lose weight. He said that 212 lbs is too much for a 6′ tall fellow and that I need to drop down to 190 lbs. Fast forward to 2012, yours truly is now slowly but surely surpassing 234 lbs. Alright

doc!

LEBANESE SPICY TAHINI FISH Place fish on olive oil-greased cooking tray and bake at 300 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. In a small pan, mix 1 cup of pine nuts with 1-2 tablespoon of olive oil and cook on medium heat for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Be careful as they can burn very fast. HOW TO MAKE LEBANESE COFFEE Method 1: As soon as you have poured the coffee into the boiling water and stirred it, it’s ready. Turn off the stove and let the coffee pot rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. In this style the coffee will contain some foam. Method 2: As soon as you have poured the coffee into the boiling water, lower the heat, stirr the coffee in, and hold LEBANESE GARLIC SAUCE RECIPE: TOUM, THE ULTIMATE GUIDE Add the garlic and salt in the food processor and run for 10-20 seconds. Stop processor, scrap garlic down the sides, then run processor again for another 10-20 seconds. Repeat process 3-4 times until garlic starts to turn pasty and looks crushed. LEBANESE SHISH TAWOOK CHICKEN KABOB RECIPESEE MORE ON MAMASLEBANESEKITCHEN.COM MILK PUDDING WITH NUTS RECIPE Mix the milk, sugar and corn starch in a bowl very well until all the starch has melted away. Bring the mix to a near boil on medium to low heat all while stirring continuously. When the pudding nears boiling and starts to thicken, add 2 table spoons of orange blossom flower water and stir for 3 more minutes. VEGETARIAN STEW OF OKRA Instructions. Cut/discard the stems of Okra, rinse well, then let dry. Chop all the other vegetables and mince the garlic. In a deep pot, fry the Okra in ½ cup of oil until they turn brownish, then place them on paper towels or in strainer to strain away the oil. In the same pot, add 4-6 teaspoons of fresh oil and saute the onions and VEGETARIAN STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES RECIPE How to Roll the Grape Leaves. Lay the leaves flat on a cutting board with the rough side facing upwards. Add ¾ teaspoon of stuffing towards the bottom of the leaf as in the photo below. Roll bottom of leaf over the stuffing, ⅓rd of the way. Fold right side over, ⅓rd of the way. Fold left side over, ⅓rd of the way. MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Shish Barak- Meat Dumplings Yogurt Stew. Shish Barak is a traditional Lebanese dish, perhaps of Turkish/Ottoman origins (hence the name), which is basically made of tiny meat dumplings cooked in a plain yogurt stew. Shish Barak belongs to the “Tabeekh” traditional Lebanese category, ie, home stews, and is not usually served by main

stream

MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Baba Ghanouj – Roasted Eggplants With Garlic and Tahini. Appetizers, Dips, Gluten Free, Mezza, Paleo Recipes, Traditional, Vegetarian. We just came back from a visit to Lebanon and in the process captured a whole bunch of recipes straight from Mama’s kitchen. This FAT, SICK AND NEARLY DEAD: 15-DAY JUICE FAST CHALLENGE Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead: 15-Day Juice Fast Challenge Accepted! August 25, 2012 | Juicing. 10 years ago, my family doctor told me that I need to lose weight. He said that 212 lbs is too much for a 6′ tall fellow and that I need to drop down to 190 lbs. Fast forward to 2012, yours truly is now slowly but surely surpassing 234 lbs. Alright

doc!

LEBANESE SPICY TAHINI FISH Place fish on olive oil-greased cooking tray and bake at 300 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. In a small pan, mix 1 cup of pine nuts with 1-2 tablespoon of olive oil and cook on medium heat for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Be careful as they can burn very fast. HOW TO MAKE LEBANESE COFFEE Method 1: As soon as you have poured the coffee into the boiling water and stirred it, it’s ready. Turn off the stove and let the coffee pot rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. In this style the coffee will contain some foam. Method 2: As soon as you have poured the coffee into the boiling water, lower the heat, stirr the coffee in, and hold LEBANESE GARLIC SAUCE RECIPE: TOUM, THE ULTIMATE GUIDE Add the garlic and salt in the food processor and run for 10-20 seconds. Stop processor, scrap garlic down the sides, then run processor again for another 10-20 seconds. Repeat process 3-4 times until garlic starts to turn pasty and looks crushed. LEBANESE SHISH TAWOOK CHICKEN KABOB RECIPESEE MORE ON MAMASLEBANESEKITCHEN.COM MILK PUDDING WITH NUTS RECIPE Mix the milk, sugar and corn starch in a bowl very well until all the starch has melted away. Bring the mix to a near boil on medium to low heat all while stirring continuously. When the pudding nears boiling and starts to thicken, add 2 table spoons of orange blossom flower water and stir for 3 more minutes. VEGETARIAN STEW OF OKRA Instructions. Cut/discard the stems of Okra, rinse well, then let dry. Chop all the other vegetables and mince the garlic. In a deep pot, fry the Okra in ½ cup of oil until they turn brownish, then place them on paper towels or in strainer to strain away the oil. In the same pot, add 4-6 teaspoons of fresh oil and saute the onions and VEGETARIAN STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES RECIPE How to Roll the Grape Leaves. Lay the leaves flat on a cutting board with the rough side facing upwards. Add ¾ teaspoon of stuffing towards the bottom of the leaf as in the photo below. Roll bottom of leaf over the stuffing, ⅓rd of the way. Fold right side over, ⅓rd of the way. Fold left side over, ⅓rd of the way.

LEBANESE PANTRY

The following items are commonly found in Lebanese kitchens and pantries. Some items like Burghul (Bulgur) or cracked wheat can be found in mainstream supermarkets, however most of the other ones are found in Middle Eastern and Arab owned grocery stores instead. AUTHENTIC LEBANESE TABBOULEH SALAD RECIPE Tabbouleh is a healthy, rich and super-green salad with pure Lebanese origins that is known for its spicy-tangy kick. In traditional Lebanese cuisine, Tabbouleh (sometimes spelled and pronounced as Tabouli) is usually served along with Mezza which is a host of appetizers and hors-d’oeuvres. LEBANESE BEEF SHAWARMA RECIPE, MADE AT HOME! Grilling Shawarma Method 2: Oven Roasting. Lay the shawarma chunks in a Pyrex tray with a bit of marinade, cover the trap tightly with aluminum foil, then gently bake at 270-300F for 2 hours. Once cooked, shred the meat on a cutting board and serve hot. CHICKEN SHAWARMA RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE SHAWARMA AT HOME Mix all ingredients in a blender, add to a bowl and mix well with the chicken, cover and let marinate in the fridge overnight. When ready, grill the marinated chicken using a panini/George Forman grill for about 15 minutes on medium heat. You can also cook the chicken on a BBQ grill if so you wish. ‘LABNEH’ AT MAMA’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Shish Barak- Meat Dumplings Yogurt Stew. Food Preservation, Stews, Traditional. Shish Barak is a traditional Lebanese dish, perhaps of Turkish/Ottoman origins (hence the name), which is basically made of tiny meat dumplings cooked in a plain yogurt stew. Shish Barak belongs to the “Tabeekh” traditional Lebanese category, ie, home stews, .

BABA GHANOUJ

Baba Ghanouj is made by mashing roasted eggplants with Tahini paste, some garlic, and a bit of white vinegar to help lighten the color.It is served as a cold appetizer dip along with pita bread and some salted Lebanese pickles such as cucumbers, chili peppers and turnips. BAKED FISH WITH GARLIC AND LEMON Crush garlic, 6 table spoons of olive oil, and ½ teaspoon of salt using a mortar and pestle, blender or small food processor. If using a mortar and pestle, crush garlic with salt first, then slowly add oil while continuously whisking. Once oil is fully added, slowly start adding lemon juice and stirr/whisk. Place fish on aluminum foil that's GRILLED KAFTA KABOB RECIPE Finely chop the parsley leaves (discarding the stems) Mix all ingredients well together and make into patties or put on Kabab skewers. Grill on medium heat for about 10-15 minutes max. Serve Kafta while hot along with some Lebanese pita bread, grilled onions and vegetables. Kafta goes VERY well with a side of Tabbouleh Salad .. try

it out 🙂.

STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS WITH MEAT AND RICE Mix them well and set aside. Lay each cabbage leaf separately on a cutting board, cut out the stem if it's too thick. Spread 1 to 2 table spoons of meat stuffing along the edge of the leaf , then roll it slowly and tightly over the meat all the way. Line up the stuffed rolls carefully in a wide/deep cooking pot one by the other in a

compact

MAAMOUL COOKIES WITH PISTACHIO AND WALNUTS RECIPE Maamoul is a delicious traditional Middle Eastern cookie that is typically made on religious holidays such as Easter or Eid. What makes maamoul distinct are the subtle flavorings used in the dough and in the filling, including “Mahlab” aka Mahlepi an aromatic spice, rose water, orange blossom water, mistika, and in some cases acacia

incense.

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LEBANESE GARLIC SAUCE RECIPE: TOUM, THE ULTIMATE GUIDE If you’ve ever been to a Lebanese restaurant and fell in love with that white garlic sauce that is usually offered with barbq’s or shish tawook (chicken kebobs), today is your day.  This post features this garlic sauce’s recipe along with an in-depth guide and references on the chemical reaction that …

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LEBANESE BEEF SHAWARMA RECIPE, MADE AT HOME! What is Shawarma Shawarma is probably one of the most recognizable Middle Eastern ethnic food names in the West, behind Falafel and Hummus. The name comes from the Turkish word çevirme which means “turning,” and where you have some deeply marinated layers of beef, lamb or chicken stacked on a vertical spit …

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LEBANESE SHISH TAWOOK CHICKEN KABOB RECIPE Shish Tawookcan be one of the tastiest chicken Kabobs around.  The name points to its Turkish origins (Tavuk şiş) however it is quite a common chicken bbq dish in virtually every Middle Eastern country, and with Persians having their own “Jujeh Kabob” version. Back to Lebanon, Shish Tawook can be found …

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CHICKEN SHAWARMA RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE SHAWARMA AT HOME Chicken Shawarma is a popular gourmet sandwich that you can get at Middle Eastern restaurants.  Marinated chicken chunks are mounted on a large rotating skewer and then roasted slowly to perfection against a gas burning grill.  Due to the unavailability of such industrial roasters at homes, Chicken Shawarma has typically remained …

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STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS WITH MEAT AND RICE – MALFOUF RECIPE If you are a fan of stuffed grape leaves or Dolma, you ought try this stuffed cabbage rolls recipe. In Arabic it’s called “Malfouf” which has a dual meaning of “cabbage” as well as “rolled.” It’s also called “Mih-sheh Malfouf” which means stuffed cabbage. Malfouf is a traditional Lebanese dish which …

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EASY HUMMUS RECIPE – HOW TO MAKE HUMMUS FROM SCRATCH Hummus is a delicious Middle-Eastern dip made from boiled Chickpeas, lemon juice, and Tahini sauce  and which is served as an appetizer with pita bread. The word Hummus literally translates to chickpeas from Arabic.  Its origins are believed to be from the Shami region (Lebanon/Syria/Palestine/Jordan) however the Lebanese are pushing hard

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LEBANESE RAW KIBBE RECIPE – KIBBEH NAYYEH If you’d told me 10 years ago that I’d be writing a blog post about Kibbeh Nayyeh I would have laughed; I didn’t like this dish in the past simply because it has raw meat, and despite the fact that it’s very famous in Lebanon.  And I assume that it’s natural …

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LEBANESE FALAFEL RECIPE FROM SCRATCH Falafel is a very delicious Middle-Eastern gourmet appetizer that has become popular in the West over the past several years. It’s made from a deep fried paste of chick peas, fava beans, and a mix of onions and different herbs and spices.   Different cultures prepare Falafel differently… When we discussed …

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SHISH BARAK- MEAT DUMPLINGS YOGURT STEW Shish Barak is a traditional Lebanese dish, perhaps of Turkish/Ottoman origins (hence the name), which is basically made of tiny meat dumplings cooked in a plain yogurt stew. Shish Barak belongs to the “Tabeekh” traditional Lebanese category, ie, home stews, and is not usually served by main stream Lebanese restaurants. However …

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LEBANESE VEGETARIAN POTATO KIBBE RECIPE – KIBBEH AAT’AA Lebanese cuisine is famous for offering a wide array of Kibbe dishes. For those who are not familiar with the term, Kibbe generally refers to ground meat mixed with burghul (cracked weat), spices and herbs and then baked, fried or grilled into an amazingly savory dish. In this recipe, we’re going …

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