
Lebanese Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup
I have more Swiss chard that I know what to do with!
I have more Swiss chard that I know what to do with!
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!
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.
We’re continuing to use our Master Baking Mix posted back in October to whip up fast and easy baked goods to accompany our holiday meals.
Holidays are around the corner. We’re waiting to the last minute to participate, initiate, and/or implement family gatherings.
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!