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Summer Tomatoes Maftoul Salad
Similar to couscous of Morroco and mughrabieh of Lebanon the Palestinian version is called maftoul. Maftoul is made of bulgur wheat,...
Mai
Jul 20, 20202 min read
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Alayet Bandoura.. Pan Seared Tomatoes
A delicious simple perfect as a side. Utilizes the season's best most delicious tomoatoes.
Almond and Fig
Apr 6, 20202 min read
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قدسية حمص وفول Jerusalem Ful
قدسية حمص وفول Jerusalem Ful Foul Mudammas is often served at breakfast but not any breakfast. Growing up it was a dish reserved for...
Almond and Fig
Apr 1, 20203 min read
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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....
Almond and Fig
Mar 16, 20203 min read
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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...
Almond and Fig
Feb 24, 20203 min read
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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...
Almond and Fig
Feb 19, 20203 min read
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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...
Almond and Fig
Jan 6, 20203 min read
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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,...
Almond and Fig
Dec 22, 20193 min read
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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....
Almond and Fig
Nov 22, 20193 min read
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Ruby Summer Salad
The strawberries and watermelon are at their peek in the summer. They are so sweet and delicious. So we are going summer strong with one...
Almond and Fig
Aug 20, 20192 min read
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Fattoush Salad with a Mint Sumac Dressing
Fattoush is a “bread salad,” something like the Italian Panzanella, using stale or a day old bread. Fattoush salad is consumed all over...
Almond and Fig
Aug 7, 20192 min read
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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...
Almond and Fig
Jul 30, 20194 min read
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Vegetables & Herbs Stuffed Grape Leaves
Every time I make stuffed grape leaves I am reminded of home back in Palestine. It was always at the beginning of spring and summer where...
Almond and Fig
Jun 29, 20195 min read
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Crispy Cauliflower Salad in a Tahini Lemon Sauce. Topped with a Fresh Cilantro Gremolata & Hazelnuts
One of my favorite things growing up is eating the cauliflower my mom fried for ma’loubeh (an upside down rice, and veggies dish)....
Almond and Fig
May 6, 20192 min read
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Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Tahini Sumac Crema
You know what day it is!!!! yep, its taco Tuesday. One of my kids favorite foods and days of the week. And since my kids absolutely love...
Almond and Fig
Jan 15, 20192 min read
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Pumpkin Fall Granola
Fall is so pretty in Chicago, the leaves are changing colors. Red, orange yellow and purple all over the place. This crisp cool weather...
Almond and Fig
Oct 18, 20182 min read
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How to build an amazing Mezze Platter
delicious appetizers served family style. its a fun dining experience for the meat loves and vegetarians alike. There is something for every
Almond and Fig
Apr 22, 20182 min read
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Fire Roasted Baba Ghanouj with Tomatoes
This is my grandmother's smoked tomato Baba Ghanouj. This is similar to the traditional Baba Ghanouj but instead of tahini you add...
Almond and Fig
Apr 17, 20182 min read
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Creamiest Hummus
Hummus in Arabic literally means chickpeas. The word hummus describes the legume itself. Hummus is a staple in homes all over the Middle...
Almond and Fig
Apr 3, 20184 min read
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The humble Falafel
The Best Falafel is crispy on the outside, bright green on the inside, loaded with flavors both from green herbs like cilantro and...
Almond and Fig
Apr 2, 20183 min read
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