Tabbouleh, meaning “little spicy” in Arabic, is a bulgur, parsley, mint and tomato salad doused in lemon juice, olive oil and salt. It is served all over the Middle East with slight variations including more or less bulgur and the salad representing a main course or served as part of a mezze. We’ve already made …
Muhammara (Moo-ha-ma-ra) comes from the Arabic word “reddened,” and is a sweet/spicy dip served on toast or with meat. I’ve read that it originated in either Syria or Lebanon, but at the risk of complicating things more, it really reminds me of my favorite Persian stew Khoresht Fesenjan (pomegranate walnut stew), which I’ll put up …
You feel that in your mouth? Those are your salivary glands screaming, “Feed me!” Wow, this was insanely delicious, especially after I gave up trying to keep it “healthy” and just doused it with a second round of syrup. For Baklava, either indulge, or don’t even bother. This recipe worked amazingly, but you can substitute …
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