ROOT VEGETABLE STEW This is a hearty, colorful stew, with a variety of textures. I invented it in my head before I went to the store, so I selected the ingredients intentionally. Of course, it is a great way to combine root veggies that have accumulated in the fridge, and it doesn’t matter if they […]
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Lillian’s Fail-proof Chicken Kebabs
I cannot believe that I have not posted this recipe, even though I have probably made it a hundred times. Now you too can know the secret of how to make killer chicken kebabs, every time. This recipe will impress friends, endear you to in-laws, please picky eaters, and perhaps even make you more attractive. […]
Creme de Papaya Smoothie
This dish is from Brazil, where it is often served after a heavy, meat-laden churrasco meal (primarily to tourists), with the idea that the papain enzyme will help dissolve the pile of meat you just consumed. Don’t know if it works, but it is definitely delicious. Typically it is made with vanilla ice cream to […]
Kufta in Yogurt Sauce كفتة باللبن
I made this not quite realizing that it was a real recipe – I was thinking of making shish barak (see Mimi’s recipe for that), which is kind of like Middle Eastern ravioli. However, I had no patience for making all those little ravioli, but I really enjoyed that sauce. Only later did I realize […]
Roasted Cauliflower Yogurt Dip
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower (2 lb), cut into florets 2 Tb olive oil 1/4 tsp whole cumin seed salt red pepper flakes 1 cup plain yogurt (I use Greek yogurt) 1 Tb lemon juice Method: 1) Heat oven to 425 F. On a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle florets with oil and sprinkle with cumin seed, […]
Afghani Meat Sauce, Bulghur Pilaf with Spinach and Fried Onions, Yogurt Sauce
This meal is hearty, chock-full-of-nutrients, and fairly quick. The meat recipe is one I picked up along the way and the bulghur recipe is from the Almost Turkish blog. The yogurt sauce on the side is optional but it adds a nice balance to the meat. If you want to make the recipes separately, the […]
Syrian Style Fetteh (revised)
I’m revising this recipe that I wrote back in 2008 to be clearer, a bit easier to follow, and to include some changes I’ve made in how I make the recipe. This is a heavy dish from Syria, often eaten for breakfast, but still popular for all meals. It’s sold in steamy shops that that […]
Iftaar with Christians
So the other day, while playing cards at my friend Rim’s house, we got to talking about cooking, and I mentioned that I really don’t know how to cook any Syrian food. She offered to show me how to cook some upcoming Friday(her day off). We ended up deciding to make it an iftaar, since […]