Recipe Blog Posts

Kibbeh El Hazeeneh (Sad Kibbeh)

Kibbeh El Hazeeneh (Sad Kibbeh)

This dish is served on Good Friday or during the Holy Week, meaning the week where Christians commemorate the suffering of Christ. It is a week of fasting when meat is not eaten which is why this kibbeh is totally vegetarian.

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Southwest Braised Brisket

Southwest Braised Brisket

It’s hard to be inspired to cook when all my herbs are frozen till next spring! I’m used to walking out in the yard and having the herbs speak to me.

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Let’s make Sambousic

Let’s make Sambousic

Culinary cultures worldwide offer signature doughy pockets encasing seasoned meat concoctions whose spices instantly indicate to which geographical region your tantalized tastebuds have been introduced. A few such wonders include Mexican empanadas, Indian samosas, Asian dumplings, and the crown jewel in my biased opinion, Middle Eastern sambousics!

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Quick Fresh Apple or Pear Coffee Cake

Quick Fresh Apple or Pear Coffee Cake

Our home in Lebanon was filled with the comings and goings of company during the months surrounding Christmas. Since mom usually had on hand the Master Baking Mix (October 15 blog post) ingredients and the abundant fresh fruit of Lebanon, her quick go-to crowd pleasing coffee cake was the featured item of a winter’s morning breakfast.

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Master Baking Mix

Master Baking Mix

I’m sure you’ve noticed that grocery store shelves are running low on inventory. As a baker, my favorite shortcut recipes are lacking in ingredients, especially if they call for specific baking mixes. And if you do find what you need, chances are, the prices are exorbitant!

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Pecan Prune Bread

Pecan Prune Bread

I made up another recipe this last weekend, because I was in the mood for baking and not in the mood to go to the store!

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Lemon Saffron Cupcakes

Lemon Saffron Cupcakes

I partially made up a cake recipe (I made cupcakes) to celebrate the end of summer and served them for a special small gathering. Lemon brightens up any occasion. And if you include a touch of exotic saffron, the floral notes will tickle the back of your tongue for sure!

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