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Mutabal Kousa: Summer Zucchini Salad
A Summer cooling salad with fire charred zucchini, mint and yogurt.
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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
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 11, 20193 min read
Sfeeha Meat Pies; Holiday Edition
Sfeeha is essentially spiced meat baked on top of fluffy dough. Simple yet so festive and elegant. At an Arab home No holiday table or...
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Almond and Fig
Nov 11, 20193 min read
King of Stuffed Vegetables; Mukhshe
Sheikh el Mahshi. In Arabic the word shiekh could refer to many things among them is leader, chief, old, or an expert of sort. So I am...
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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 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
Jul 30, 20194 min read
Tita's Famous Misalwa مسلوعه
Everything my TITA (grandma) makes is my favorite ok minus the stuffed lamb liver.. She loves to cook and feed everyone, no one ever goes...
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Almond and Fig
May 14, 20192 min read
Spring Ma'loubeh "Upside Down"
Ma’loubeh is a very popular one pot Levantine dish that layers both rice, vegetables and meat creating a savory like cake once the pot is...
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Almond and Fig
Mar 5, 20196 min read
Malfouf.. Rolled and Stuffed Cabbage the Palestinian Way
Palestinians and most cooks in the Arab world love to stuff seasonal vegetables. Cabbage is the star of the winter season in Palestine. I...
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Almond and Fig
Nov 8, 20183 min read
Fall Dukkah Blend
Dukkah or as the Gazans call it Dugga. Is a blend of spices, grains, legumes, nuts, and sometimes herbs. It zaatar’s first cousin. Dukkah...
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Almond and Fig
Nov 8, 20182 min read
Roasted Acorn squash with Dukkah drizzled with a tahini parsley sauce
The intense rich flavor in the dukkah works so well with the creamy and sweet roasted acorn squash. The toasted nuts, the smoky, complex...
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