« Loubieh bi zeit », means literally “beans in oil”, even though there is not so much oil in this recipe, or at least not in the way I do it. I have to say it is not my favourite mezze, but still, it is an easy one to do, and typical from the Lebanese cuisine. I … [Read more…]
What I love the most about Lebanese food is the concept of sharing. You order a mix of hot and cold “mezzes”, put them in the middle of the table and share them with the people around you. That allows you to try a little (or a lot!) bit of everything. Humus is one of … [Read more…]
Some times ago my mum gave me this Lebanese recipe book. I knew most of the recipes, but not all of them. I knew about this one, even though I rarely have it, as it is not one my grand-mother’s favourite, and not one that you can find in a common Lebanese restaurant. I love … [Read more…]
This is a typical Lebanese recipe, and it is really dear to my heart as it is one of my grandmother’s signature dishes. It is one of my favourite as it reminds me of my childhood and my summers in Lebanon. But no matter how many times I have tried it already and even if … [Read more…]
This recipe is a Lebanese recipe called “3adass be hamod” in Arabic, meaning “lentils in lemon”. I love it because it is one of my favourite winter-comfy-warm soup, but also, and mainly because it is one of my grand-mother’s favourite too. The original version is made with chard instead of spinach, but I found them … [Read more…]
I have hesitated for a long time to share this recipe because I know it might not look that appealing when you see it on the picture, but it is really worth trying! It is one of the most famous dishes in the Lebanese cuisine, is really rich in proteins and fibbers and is really … [Read more…]
I have been feeling a bit nostalgic recently; I think I need holidays! Thankfully I have some coming soon, but with the joy of the holidays, usually comes the fear of the bikini… yeah, I really should start to take that seriously as I don’t have much time left to lose those 2 kg! From … [Read more…]