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قدسية حمص وفول Jerusalem Ful Foul Mudammas is often served at breakfast but not any breakfast. Growing up it was a dish reserved for...
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Almond and Fig
Mar 16, 20203 min read
Vegan Kibbeh Nayeh
The traditional recipe for Kibbeh Nayeh uses raw meat, usually with the freshest best lamb you can find mixed with bulgur and spices....
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Almond and Fig
Mar 12, 20203 min read
Green Goddess Tabbouli Salad
Guess what's Green and loved all over!!!!! Nothing screams spring (its not officially spring in Chicago but I want it to be) like a huge...
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Almond and Fig
Mar 3, 20202 min read
Super Green Smoothie
With all sorts of news around the world on viruses and sickness it’s important to guard and fuel our bodies with the right nutrients and...
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Almond and Fig
Feb 24, 20203 min read
Hummus Crackers
Imagine eating hummus in a cracker not just dipped with a cracker! This hummus cracker recipe is super easy, and so nutritious. Hummus...
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Almond and Fig
Feb 19, 20203 min read
Braised Wide Green Beans in Olive oil
Contrary to what most people think Palestinian food is rich in vegetables. Some of the humblest dishes are my favorites like this green...
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Almond and Fig
Jan 9, 20202 min read
Citrus, Spinach & Pomegranates Salad
Gloomy winter days in Chicago require some sort of intervention. Citrus spinach and pomegranates salad with a pucker your lips sweet and...
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Almond and Fig
Jan 6, 20203 min read
Red Lentil Creamy Dip
Red lentil dip is so creamy, slightly lemony and earthy from the lentils. The kids are back to school this week so this will be a great...
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Almond and Fig
Dec 24, 20192 min read
Christmas Dinner & Memories of Bethlehem
Despite the never-ending shopping trips and the constant chores mom creates for all, (mom treats the day as if it is Jesus being born at...
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Almond and Fig
Dec 22, 20193 min read
Bulgur & Herb Mahshi Tomatoes
During this busy and festive time of the year it's important to take time to think about what the holidays really mean. For many of us,...
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Almond and Fig
Dec 9, 20193 min read
Medjool Dates Stuffed with Pistachio Mastic Paste
The holiday season involves endless to-do lists, full calendars, everyone wants you to bake something, the neighbors expect a little...
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Almond and Fig
Dec 4, 20194 min read
Wheat Berry Sweet Soup with Spices and Dried fruits "Burbara"
Eid il-Burbara or Saint Barbara's Day (Arabic: عيد البربارة), is a holiday annually celebrated on December 4 among Middle Eastern...
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Almond and Fig
Nov 22, 20193 min read
Tahini Vegetable Ratatouille
The vibrant autumn shades of these vegetables and the way they are layered make for a beautiful eye catching dish on your holiday table....
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Almond and Fig
Oct 29, 20193 min read
Warm Lentil Salad with Roasted Pumpkins and Cumin Mint Yogurt Dressing
When the weather turns cooler and crispier we tend to crave things that are hearty and warm. I pull out my soup pots and roasting pans to...
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Almond and Fig
Oct 15, 20192 min read
Apple Pickles
freshly picked midwestern Apples Savoring this fall season by quick pickling some of the sweet crispy apples. These briney sweet and...
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Almond and Fig
Oct 13, 20192 min read
Palestinian Herb Ijeh
Nothing welcomes the weekend like the smell and sound of a cracklings herb Ijeh in olive oil on the stovetop. This thin herb frittata...
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Almond and Fig
Oct 10, 20192 min read
Sorrel Pistachio Pesto
Sorrel is a very intersting plant. Because it falls between and herb and a green. It has a vibrant green color and bright lemony flavor...
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Almond and Fig
Oct 3, 20193 min read
Maftoul Fall Salad with Sumac Dressing
Similar to couscous of Morroco and mughrabieh of Lebanon the Palestinian version is called maftoul. Maftoul is made of bulgur wheat,...
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Almond and Fig
Sep 23, 20192 min read
Za’atar Pop Tarts
Happy National Za'atar Day The name “za’atar” in Arabic زعتر is the actual herb that goes in this incredible aromatic blend that combines...
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Almond and Fig
Aug 27, 20193 min read
Quick pickles
My kids love love salty, briny pickles. The crunchy chubby dill cucumbers that you find by the deli counter or at the fair type. One day...
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