Pancakes with clotted cream and cherry sauce
Atayef are the equivalent of American pancakes; they contain no eggs; they are only cooked on one side; stuffed with either nuts or cream or cheese; served with a flavored syrup. Atayef are considered a dessert, not a breakfast food; in Beirut, there are shops where people order these;...
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Lunch at Tawlet
Tawlet is yet another of Kamal Mouzawak‘s creations and a must-stop on your foodie tour of Beirut’s restaurants. The concept of Tawlet is unique: give a chance to Lebanon’s artisan foodproducers and cooks from different regions and villages to showcase their traditional dishes on a rotating basis. Every Friday...
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A farmer’s market in Lebanon
Souk el-tayeb was the first organized farmer’s market in Lebanon and the brainchild ofKamal Mouzawak; this Sunday, it took place in Hammana, a beautiful village nestled in the valley and surrounded by mountains and cliffs at an altitude of 3500 feet, about 20 miles from Beirut. Hammana’s cherry festival...
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Spiced cheese salad
This salad is Sylvia Titizian‘s family’s salad that is made with the surquig or shankleesh cheese; in Lebanon, this salad is part of a large mezze spread and usually enjoyed with a glass of arak, our national drink. Sylvia’s family uses walnuts, I used pecans. INGREDIENTS: 1 or 2...
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Grape leaves stuffed with bulgur and chick-peas
Back in my hometown! Traffic as crazy as ever; crossing the streets an exercise in bravery, due diligence and plain unconsciousness ; one is not even safe on the sidewalk since scooters even hop on at their convenience and when you thought you had (narrowly) escaped sudden and painful...
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In Transit
Hello everyone! Blogging will resume as soon as I reach my destination. BEIRUT!!!
Shrimp on shredded phyllo flotilla with a coconut-mango sauce
If you have some shredded phyllo dough left, this is one idea to consider; make little boats and keep them handy; when you feel like it, make a sauce, cook some shrimps, and serve as an appetizer at your next party or potluck. This is an easy project as...
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Garlic Mayo (Toom)
This is a close replica of the garlic mayo found at just about every Lebanese café, restaurant, hole-in-the-wall or kebab joint. I got the method from Fouad’s awesome blog. Fouad is a (brilliant) Lebanese man who lives and blogs from Australia; his razor-sharp wit is worth the detour, so...
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Russian salad in tomato cups
We ate this salad on a regular basis in Beirut and it was called salade russe (russian salad); it was served in a carved tomato, and consisted of a medley of diced vegetables (peas, carrots, potatoes and beets), smothered in mayo. Why was it called russian salad? did it...
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