Learn how to make authentic Lebanese falafel, one of the favorite street foods of the Middle East. Homemade falafel has… The post Authentic Lebanese Falafel appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Learn 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 beauty, and it’s so delicious it changes your mind if the only falafel you’ve eaten is in a restaurant or from a boxed mix. What is Fal … | Continue reading
These Lebanese recipes for Lent hit all of the marks for fasting from meat: hearty, simple, and so flavorful. Plus,… The post Lebanese Recipes for Lent appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
These 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 special ways, just what we look for while fasting during Lent. Get the right ingredients, including lentils, bulgur, spices, olive oil … | Continue reading
Here is the soft glazed cinnamon rolls recipe of our dreams! Get all of the tips and step-by-step instructions for… The post Soft Glazed Cinnamon Rolls appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Here is the soft glazed cinnamon rolls recipe of our dreams! Get all of the tips and step-by-step instructions for soft, pillowy rolls. No mixer needed, easily expands for more! Sometimes, or maybe even lots of times, I realize that I’m making recipes I LOOOOVE and keeping them a … | Continue reading
Lebanese Baba Gannouj (baba ganoush) is a simple eggplant dip made of just a few ingredients. The eggplant is charred to get the authentic flavor of baba gannouj. Baba means father in Arabic (and I loved calling my dad that)—so just for that reference to Dad-love alone do I adore … | Continue reading
Lebanese Baba Gannouj is a simple eggplant dip made of just a few ingredients. The eggplant is charred to get the authentic flavor of baba gannouj. Baba means father in Arabic (and I loved calling my dad that)—so just for that reference to Dad-love alone do I adore my baba gannou … | Continue reading
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Beef shawarma can be made at home with great success using my simple recipe and tips. Shawarma is classic street… The post Homemade Beef Shawarma appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Beef shawarma can be made at home with great success using my simple recipe and tips. Shawarma is classic street food in Lebanon and throughout the Middle East, made on a turning spit. At home beef shawarma stove-top is just as good! I love asking around the family for their expe … | Continue reading
Baked eggs with spinach, labneh, and za’atar are one of the simplest and most delicious ways to make eggs. They’re… The post Baked Eggs with Spinach, Labneh and Za’atar appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Baked eggs with spinach, labneh, and za’atar are one of the simplest and most delicious ways to make eggs. They’re as do-able and delicious on a weekday morning as they are for a special occasion brunch! There’s a secret about baked eggs to keep in your back pocket: they’re so be … | Continue reading
My easy cabbage salad with garlic and lemon is SUCH a winner! It comes together in a snap and packs incredible fresh flavor. So healthy too! This salad is a winner in every way: the salad comes together in a snap, packs incredible fresh flavor in just a few ingredients, and is at … | Continue reading
Learn 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 fresh cut cabbage is the best. My easy cabbage salad with garlic and lemon is a winner on all scores: the salad comes together in a snap, … | Continue reading
Here’s how to choose and store produce, especially the ones we buy loose. Get all of the tips to make the best selection and keep produce nicer, longer. Lettuce in plastic boxes holds just fine that way in the fridge, but your cukes and tomatoes and other produce need different t … | Continue reading
Lebanese Koosa Soup with Meatballs is an easier, faster way to all of the flavors we love in a beautiful, warming bowl of soup. Koosa (kousa, cousa) is a light green squash typically stuffed and cooked in tomato broth. Let’s enjoy the mouthwatering flavor of stuffed koosa but sim … | Continue reading
This classic and beloved Lebanese Mujadara pilaf is made with lentils, caramelized onions, and rice or coarse bulgur. It’s both vegetarian and vegan. Mujadara is ultra-healthy, and is delicious topped with labneh (Greek yogurt), a fried or poached egg, arugula or watercress salad … | Continue reading
Lebanese recipes are an excellent way to ramp up a low-carb, high-protein menu. Flavor galore! The post Low-Carb Lebanese Recipes. appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Here’s an even more delicious and actually healthier take on our beloved crunchers: Olive Oil Chex Mix with 7 Spice seasoning. The mix is made “ours” with pistachios instead of peanuts and olive oil instead of butter. MUST try! We always joked about my dad’s snacking rituals. He … | Continue reading
Here’s an even more delicious and actually healthier take on our beloved crunchers: Olive Oil Chex Mix with 7 Spice seasoning (try mine here!). The mix is made “ours” with pistachios instead of peanuts and olive oil instead of butter. MUST try! We always joked about my dad’s snac … | Continue reading
Here are reader top 12 favorite Lebanese from the past year here at MaureenAbood.com. These are Lebanese recipes and tips we can’t get enough of! Which ones will you make next?! The post Top 12 Lebanese Recipes to Make Right Now! appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
The Lebanese way with small plates, or maza (mezze), lends itself perfectly to a party board or platter. My Lebanese Mezze Platter is just as luscious as it is healthy with hummus, labneh, fresh veggies, olives, pita chips, and more! I’m a huge fan of a raucous charcuterie board. … | Continue reading
Few flavors satisfy this Lebanese girl’s sweet tooth quite like chocolate and mint. My Peppermint Chocolate Brownies are a family favorite for the layers of chewy brownie, cool mint buttercream, and perfectly smooth chocolate top layer. Like and Andes Mint, taken all the way to t … | Continue reading
Here are all of the expert tips you need to make excellent Lebanese Baklava Recipes at home! Try the simplified pour-over method I pioneered, so you need not butter every layer! The post Lebanese Baklava Recipes appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Ohhh how we love our Lebanese Hummus Recipes! Each one has that smooth, luscious texture and flavor (that comes from chickpeas that have the peel or skin removed). Toppings and mix-ins abound with hummus as your base. Find skinless chickpeas, great tahini, and other ingredients f … | Continue reading
This is Pomegranate Vinaigrette, the ultimate Lebanese Salad Dressing! And the only dressing you need to gild nearly every salad with bright, delicious flavor. I love it so much I’ve got all of the best ingredients for you over in my online shop here. Shop spices, pomegranate mol … | Continue reading
Any one of these 5 Lebanese Thanksgiving salads will be delicious alongside the turkey and trimmings–and any night of the week for their flavor, nutrition, and simplicity. The post 5 Lebanese Thanksgiving Salads appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Pomegranate Glazed Sweet Potatoes make the A-list for their fabulous pomegranate molasses glaze, the ease of slicing and roasting, and the finishing touch of pomegranate seeds. A beautiful and absolutely divine tasting dish. I have never been shy about declaring my favorite dish … | Continue reading
Lebanese kibbeh comes in a stunning range of styles, from traditional raw meat kibbeh nayyeh to vegan tomato, potato, or pumpkin kibbeh. Here you’ll find all of the kibbeh recipes you need to enjoy this national dish of Lebanon. The post All of the Lebanese Kibbeh Recipes You Nee … | Continue reading
These recipes for side dishes will grace your Thanksgiving table with flavor and beauty. Lots of traditional recipes are here as well as Lebanese-American Thanksgiving favorites. The post Thanksgiving Sides Recipes appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
The season for pie is upon us, and there are so many great options beyond pumpkin! Here are my 10 Best Thanksgiving Pie Recipes, including all you need to know to make a successful pie crust. Find videos for these on my Instagram and Facebook channels! The post 10 Best Thanksgivi … | Continue reading
When the season changes and we’re doing more baking and dessert-ing, find lots of great recipe ideas with these favorite 20 Fall Desserts. The post 20 Fall Desserts appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Come fall and the first of the holidays, we’re getting pumpkin-happy–my recipes take us from homemade pumpkin puree for kibbeh, pie, and other recipes to roasting those seeds golden brown with olive oil and za’atar. The post Pumpkin Recipes appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Lebanese-style chili gets its fabulous flavor from 7 Spice blend (find it here) together with chili powder. Our favorite legume–chickpeas!–is front and center. Finish with a dollop of labneh and a shower of fresh mint. My family is probably not unusual with our fervent conversati … | Continue reading
Here is a roundup of my favorite, warm, fragrant soups to make in the fall. Lebanese soups are full of flavor and nutrition, and they’re simple to make! The post Fall Soup Recipes appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Kibbeh is a Lebanese tradition of meat or pureed vegetables with bulgur wheat, spices and fillings. Pumpkin kibbeh is a simple vegetarian Lebanese kibbeh recipe filled with spinach and chickpeas. My fascination with pumpkin kibbeh began years ago when I was first scouring Lebanes … | Continue reading
Shish Tawook is a beloved Lebanese dish of grilled chicken skewers. So tender, and huge on flavor! The marinade is key, with several spices in a yogurt base imparting flavor through-and-through. Oh how the Lebanese love their grills! This juicy, highly seasoned grilled chicken r … | Continue reading
What makes my strawberry jam so easy? Just a few ingredients, a short cook time, and no canning. This is a jar of jam to make often and to love! The depths of my love of a jar of homemade strawberry jam knows no bounds. Strawberries cooking on the stove hold the aroma and flavor… … | Continue reading
I call my Avocado Tabbouleh Salad the original chopped salad because it’s all about the finely chopped herbs and vegetables. A simple lemon vinaigrette lets all of the flavors shine. The truth of tabbouleh is this: it’s a labor-of-love salad. A salad whose basis is fresh herbs co … | Continue reading
Lebanese Grilled Kafta is like a meatball, flavored with onion and spices, formed on a skewer, then grilled. One of the many grill recipes the Lebanese are famous for! Even though a good hamburger is always, well, good!, I usually have plenty to critique: not enough flavor, too m … | Continue reading
This showstopper of a grilled vegetable platter belongs on every table! It’s a snap to pull together. Use whole and large pieces of vegetables to make prep simple and quick. The vinaigrette finishes the grilled vegetable platter with another layer of mouthwatering flavor. When my … | Continue reading
Lebanese Couscous Salad is made with larger Lebanese couscous, also known as maghrabia. This is such a versatile salad, not unlike a pasta salad that takes well to a variety of vegetables and herbs. Purchase the couscous in my online shop here. It was not until just a few years a … | Continue reading
Spanakopita is traditionally made by buttering layer after layer of phyllo. No more! Try my (much!) easier Spanakopita using my super simple hack. This is a recipe my Sitto learned at her Greek Orthodox Church and shared with me. The original includes the best of everything, and … | Continue reading
Spinach pie, or Spanikopita, requires buttering every layer of phyllo. No more! My easy method makes excellent spinach pie in a fraction of the time. Sometimes I circle back here on my site and am surprised to find what’s been written about this recipe or that. The Spanikopita re … | Continue reading
Fluffy bakery pita or your own homemade pita are the perfect base for Pita Veggie Melts. My mom was truly tickled when she “discovered” the incredible versatility of pita, employing the bread as a base for all kinds of toppings. She loved a pita-pizza for her kids, but for hersel … | Continue reading
Add flair and family favorites to your Easter menu with 35 favorites that we turn to for fabulous Easter cooking, baking, eating, and celebrating! I’m revisiting this special post from early on in the life of my blog, because the sentiments hold true and I want to say it all agai … | Continue reading
The most traditional, most beloved stuffed Lebanese cabbage rolls in tomato broth are easy to make following these simple steps. To make my Garlicky Cabbage Rolls in a water-based broth, click here. So many cultures have their version of a cabbage roll, and with good reason. Cabb … | Continue reading