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Meet me at the grillI was always someone who was bothered by the division of labor in our house growing up. Boys mowed the… The post Meet me at the grill...
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Lebanese Cousin-LoveI’ve written about cousins in all sorts of ways here (i.e., see this and this and this and this). My cousin-factor is blessedly high. There are...
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Mint SauceHomemade mint sauce is one of the most delicious condiments, and so simple to make with just a few ingredients.… The post Mint Sauce...
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Pickled EggsThese pickled eggs are a little tangy and delicious served as a snack, appetizer, or salad topping. They also make… The post Pickled Eggs...
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The Baking Stress RelieverI used to kick-box. A lot. And I loved to brag about it. What’d you do today? Oh, not much,… The post The Baking Stress Reliever...
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Little Sister makes a stewThis post comes to us from my sister Peggy, our yahnieh-maker extraordinaire … As the youngest of five in a Lebanese… The post...
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At the MoviesThis is the original story post that I wrote when I first started making za’atar popcorn, in 2015! I don’t… The post At the Movies...
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A bakery outing in TripoliThe knafeh was the saving grace that morning. We were driving from Beirut to Tripoli on a quest, my quest,… The post A bakery outing in...
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Sticky Date CakeMy Sticky Date Cake recipe is rich with caramel sauce, a very moist crumb, and simple to make. This cake… The post Sticky Date Cake...
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Garlic Knots with Za’atarHomemade garlic knots are simple to shape and bake, and taste so good with garlicky za’atar on top. My easy… The post Garlic Knots...
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Moghrabieh, Lebanese Chicken Couscous SoupMoghrabieh is the beloved Lebanese chicken stew, full of aromatic spices and large couscous pearls by that same name, moghrabieh.… The...
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What is couscous, and how to make all varietiesLearn how to make couscous and all about this delicious pilaf. Couscous is simple to prepare, but knowing the types… The post What is...
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Aunt Hilda’s love languageThis is my original story and family memory post when I published the recipe for Lebanese Lifft pickles. Click over to get the recipe for Lebanese...
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Are you a koosa?This is the original memoir story published here and in my cookbook! Click over to find the recipe and all of the tips to make Lebanese Stuffed...
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A story about pudding: it’ll calm you down, tooClick over for the recipe for Lebanese rice pudding on my site! Continue below for my story. The Abood Law firm, in the early days, was located in...
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How to Core and Cut CabbageLearn how to core and cut cabbage with ease. Cutting your own fresh cabbage for slaw and other preparations is so economical and the flavor of...
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My first taste of Dier Mimas, LebanonA story from Maureen Abood. Get the recipe and all of the tips you need to make grape leaves here. _______ There is one thing I’ve always thought...
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Lebanese Spicy Fish with Tahini and Pine NutsLebanese Spicy Fish with Tahini and Pine Nuts (samke harra) is such wonderful and refreshing preparation for fish! Delicate white-fleshed fish...
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Lebanese Rice PuddingThis Lebanese Rice Pudding recipe (riz bi haleeb) is creamy, rich, and aromatic with flower waters. Comfort food at its finest! Get excellent...
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Lebanese Salad (Salata)My traditional Lebanese Salad (salata) is a crisp salad of romaine, cucumbers, onion, and tomato with a garlicky, lemony vinaigrette....
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Tabbouleh makes me shake shake my bootieTabbouleh is a Lebanese chopped herb salad of parsley, mint, tomatoes, onion, and just a touch of bulgur wheat (which can be substituted with...
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Lebanese Shish BarakThis Lebanese Shish Barak recipe is a favorite! Get my step-by-step instructions to make little tortellini-style dumplings in a deeply savory,...
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Mmmm-mmm-mujadaraThis post is a story! Find the mujadara recipe here. I wish I could tell you a warm and fuzzy story about how mujadara has always been a special...
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Authentic Lebanese FalafelLearn how to make authentic Lebanese falafel that is crisp, herby, and oh-so-dippable in a luscious tahini sauce. Homemade falafel is a thing of...
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Lebanese Recipes for LentThese Lebanese recipes for Lent hit all of the marks for fasting from meat: hearty, simple, and so flavorful. Plus, they are humble in their own...
