Garlic Paste (Lebanese Toum)
Growing up in Lebanon, garlic paste is something you will always have in your sandwiches or as a side, at restaurants or even at home. Chicken and fries simply do not taste the same without it.
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Zucchinis with Eggs (Koussa Aa Beid)
It is a tradition in our household to always make some “Koussa 3a Beid” whenever we have some left over zucchinis (or the insides left from making stuffed zucchini). It’s partly because we don’t like wasting food, and partly because this recipe is so easy, simple and tasty. Difficulty: Easy Cooking Time: ~30 mns Ingredients […]
Lebanese Stuffed Zucchini (Koussa Me7she)
There are many variations to this all-time favourite Lebanese dish. So today I will be sharing with you my recipe, which is based on the way we make it in my family, and the way I usually prefer it.
Halewet El Jeben
A traditional Lebanese dessert. In Lebanon, this is usually the specialty of some known sweets shops like AlHallab. You would rarely make this recipe yourself as it is easier and tastier to just buy it. But when you’re living abroad, you start craving those flavors from back home. And this is how I ended up […]
Homemade Lebanese Cottage Cheese (Arishe)
Arishe in Lebanon is the equivalent of ricotta cheese in Italy. It can also be considered a cottage cheese. It is just a kind of cheese with a special texture, that I love to eat with some honey or fruits. Bonus, it is very easy to make at home. Below is the recipe I use […]
Lazy Cake
Otherwise known as “Biscuit au chocolat” in French, is an easy-to-make dessert that requires only a few ingredients. There are many ways of making this dessert but here I will be sharing my favorite recipe. Difficulty: Easy Cooking Time: 10 mns (preparation time) & 3+ hours in the fridge/freezer Ingredients You will be needing the […]
Oven Baked Fish Fillet
Whenever I am in the mood for an easy-to-make dish, my favorite option is to pick some fresh proteins, season them, and put them in the oven. Difficulty: Easy Cooking Time: Up to an hour Ingredients You will be needing the following ingredients: Some optional ingredients: Tools Notes This dish is very versatile and you […]
Brioche Façon Pain Perdu
Brioche façon pain perdu, or French-Toast style sticky buns is a popular dessert in France made from leftover bread or brioche (sticky bun) in this case.
Lebanese Hendbeh
Being a Lebanese and living in France has its challenges.
When it comes to food, the hardest part is not being able to find your favorite dishes or the ingredients to make them.
So when I was able to find some hendbeh leaves, naturally I had to make some.
Meat Pies (Sfiha Baalbakieh)
Sfiha baalbakieh, or Lahm b Aajin, is a traditional Lebanese pastry filled with meat.