Lebanese Eggplant Salad
This chilled Lebanese eggplant salad is made with tender, smoky baked eggplant, green onions, garlic, and lemon juice. It’s delicious on its own or served with warm pita bread. I …
Lebanese
From grape leaves to baba ganoush, hummus and everything in between these Lebanese recipes are a reflection of my Lebanese heritage. Reader favorites include Lebanese Garlic Sauce, Cucumber Laban, Baked Kibbeh, and Meat Stuffed Grape Leaves and Arabic Lentil Soup.
Jewish Apple Cake
A traditional Jewish apple cake, my Ema Ljuba would frequently make this dessert on Friday for Shabbat, and it would stay moist all week long. A parev (kosher) dessert, this …
Lebanese Baked Eggplant With Beef
A healthier version of the popular Lebanese baked eggplant dish that is full of flavor thanks to toasted pine nuts, cinnamon, and tender eggplant. Eggplant is one of my favorite …
Greek Spinach Rice
Greek Spinach Rice is a 15-minute side dish recipe made with just a few simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. Perfect for serving with roast chicken, grilled lamb, …
Lebanese Stuffed Kousa Squash
Kousa is stuffed with a savory meat and rice mixture and simmered in a flavorful tomato broth until tender in this flavorful Lebanese Stuffed Kousa Squash. Late summer is one …
Lebanese Chopped Salad
Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and scallions are tossed with parsley, za’atar, lemon and olive oil in this fresh and healthy Lebanese Chopped Salad recipe. As much as I love a good, …
Grilled Shrimp Shawarma Skewers
These quick and easy grilled shrimp shawarma skewers get a Lebanese spin with classic shawarma marinade made of tangy, plain yogurt, warm cinnamon, and fresh garlic. It’s a flavor-packed shrimp …
Greek Souvlaki Beef Kabobs
Beef tenderloin kabobs are seasoned with classic Greek flavors including oregano, garlic, and lemon juice to create these tender and juicy Greek souvlaki beef kabobs. Growing up in West Michigan, one of …
Za’atar Spiced Grilled Chicken
Za’atar Spiced Grilled Chicken breasts are tender and juicy thanks to a simple marinade of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and za’atar. Za’atar is one of my favorite spice blends …
Greek Brown Rice Salad
This Greek brown rice salad is given a Mediterranean twist with cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, creamy feta, and Kalamata olives. Greek salad and all of it’s salty, crunchy, creamy, briny …
Mediterranean Chopped Salad
This fresh and flavorful Mediterranean chopped salad is made with juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and fresh herbs tossed in olive oil, za’atar and lemon. Ideal for serving with chicken, salmon, …
Stewed Green Beans
Cooked in a delicious tomato sauce, stewed green beans are a classic side dish and one of the most simple recipes to make at home. Simple recipes can still be …
Vegetarian Middle Eastern Pita Wrap
This vegetarian Middle Eastern pita wrap takes a classic Lebanese salad, some hummus, and yogurt sauce wrapped in pita to create a delicious vegetarian meal. Lemon, garlic, and olive oil …
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
A spin off the traditional Greek egg-lemon soup, this lemon chicken orzo soup comes together in under 20 minutes and is great for prepping ahead. Leftovers make a great lunch! …
Baked Kibbeh
Baked kibbeh or kibbie is a traditional Lebanese dinner recipe, using ground beef or lamb, and then combined with bulgur wheat, pine nuts, and warm spices like cinnamon and allspice. …
M’juddarah (Lentils, Rice, and Caramelized Onions)
A protein-packed side dish or vegetarian main, m’juddarah is a humble dish of lentils and rice topped with addictively delicious caramelized onions. Isn’t it funny how the most simple and …
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Middle Eastern Syrian Salad
This flavorful Middle Eastern Syrian Salad is dressed in lemon juice, fresh garlic, olive oil, and mint. I grew up shadowing my Great Aunt Vieve as she would prepare this …
Lebanese Hushwee – Ground Beef with Pine Nuts
Hushwee (or hashweh) is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine as a humble, flavor-packed dish made of ground meat cooked in clarified butter. Lebanese Hushwee (or hashweh) is a simple, …
Lebanese Meat Stuffed Grape Leaves
Very popular in several Mediterranean countries and a family favorite, these Lebanese meat stuffed grape leaves are filled with beef, rice, and lemon juice. Known as both warak arish or …
Cucumber Laban (Lebanese Yogurt Sauce)
This cool and creamy cucumber laban (Lebanese yogurt sauce) is perfect with grilled meats, salmon, or as a side salad with a variety of Lebanese specialties. Cucumber laban (Lebanese yogurt …
Classic Matzo Ball Soup (Jewish Penicillin)
The only matzo ball soup recipe you’ll ever need, each bowl is brimming with deep chicken flavor and light, fluffy matzo balls. I am so excited to share my Aunt …
Spelt Tabbouleh with Jalapeño Vinaigrette
A twist on the traditional dish, spelt tabbouleh with jalapeño vinaigrette has an added chewy texture that pairs perfection with the slightly spicy pepper I have been eating Lebanese tabbouleh for …
Lamb and Chickpea Stew with Spinach
This aromatic lamb and chickpea stew with spinach is made with warm spices, fire roasted tomatoes, and more. Ideal for prepping ahead and great for freezing, this lamb soup recipe …
Spinach and Feta Greek Egg Bake
A high protein, low carb breakfast recipe, this Mediterranean inspired Spinach and Feta Greek Egg bake is full of flavor and great for making ahead of time. I am a …
Traditional Potato Latkes
Papa Leo’s traditional potato latkes are the perfect dish to serve for Hanukkah or any day of the year! When Hanukkah rolls around every year, I have a hard time …
Mediterranean Tuna Salad Sandwich
The lunchtime classic gets a major upgrade with this Mediterranean Tuna Salad Sandwich made with kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, and fresh basil. Growing up, we always had a few …
Lemony Lentil Soup with Spinach
Lemony lentil soup with spinach gets a boost of flavor from cinnamon, cumin, and garlic. It should come as no surprise that I love to include lemon in most of …
Sheet Pan Lebanese Chicken Shawarma
This Sheet Pan Lebanese Chicken Shawarma is perfect for enjoying over rice, slicing and serving in a pita wrap, or tossing over a salad. Sometimes I have a craving for …
Lebanese Hushwee Rice
An easy one-pan meal, Lebanese Hushwee Rice is a beef and rice mixture and is a Lebanese staple made with cinnamon, toasted pine nuts, and rice pilaf cooked in clarified …
Lazy Day Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage
Short on time? No problem. This lazy day Lebanese stuffed cabbage recipe is just as delicious as the traditional recipe and ready in under 30 minutes. Made with ground beef, …
Roasted Vegetables with Tahini Lemon Sauce
Roasted vegetables with tahini lemon sauce as either a drizzle or a dip creates a perfect vegetarian side dish. I recently shared the recipe for my homemade tahini sauce, and …
Homemade Tahini Sauce
This creamy, garlicky tahini sauce is a Lebanese specialty and we drizzle it over everything from meat to rice to roasted veggies. This vegan tahini sauce is also great as …