recipe from “Sahtein: Middle East Cookbook” 4 cups of dried mulukhiyyah (comfrey) 2 pounds lamb meat (boneless preferred) 6 cloves of garlic 1/4 cup pine nuts 6 cups water or lamb broth salt and lemon juice to taste 1 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons of butter prepared, cooked brown rice Brown the [...]
Fasooli (White Beans and Rice)
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Arabic Rice
February 24, 2007 By 3 Comments
Using whole wheat noodles and brown rice and a heart-healthy oil, I created this healthy version of Arabic Rice. But don’t let the health factor distract you because it is very, very delicious! 4 cups brown jasmine or basmati rice 8 cups filtered water or stock 8 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, or [...]
Tahini Sauce (for Falafel Sandwiches)
January 16, 2007 By 6 Comments
TAHINI SAUCE (for Falafel sandwiches) Recipe by Martha Bisharat, Wardeh’s mom 1/2 cup sesame tahini 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup filtered water (or more if needed) handful of parsley, chopped Cream tahini and lemon juice together. The lemon will thicken the tahini. Add water to thin the sauce until it has a creamy, spoonable [...]
Falafel
January 16, 2007 By 8 Comments
My mom submitted this recipe to a newspaper’s cooking contest back in 1984 and she won first prize — $50. I have upped the seasonings a bit, but other than that, this is the same great recipe. 4 cups dry garbanzo beans 3 large onions 6 to 8 cloves garlic 2 bunches parsley, with stems [...]
Halawa – Halvah
January 16, 2007 By 6 Comments
Halawa – Halvah Original recipe by Bruce Weinstein, modified by Wardeh Harmon Makes about 1-1/2 pounds Wardeh’s note: In the Middle East, both Jewish and Arabic people love this dessert. Arabic people call it Halawa and Jewish people call it Halvah. Everyone calls it healthy and yummy! The commercial varieties, however, are NOT healthy. This [...]
Raw Goat Milk Hard Cheese — Picture Tutorial
January 12, 2007 By 9 Comments
Raw Goat Milk Hard Cheese — Picture Tutorial Recipe by Wardeh Harmon and her mom, Martha Bisharat This is the traditional Middle Eastern goat cheese. It is salty and yummy. It is best tasting when made from fresh goat’s milk. I’m not going to lie to you, though — not everyone likes this cheese. It [...]
Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmas) — with Pictures
December 22, 2006 By 51 Comments
Loubieh — Arabic Green Bean Stew
April 24, 2006 By 9 Comments
Take the guesswork out of what to fix, what to buy and what to prepare. This week:
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