Every year around the holidays, memories of the times I’ve spent up north at Christmas and New Year’s inevitably surface.… The post Mrs. Menzi’s Magic appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Biscotti is a classic Italian cookie known for its crunchy texture and twice-baked method. My easy-to-follow recipe includes pistachios and… The post Biscotti appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Peppermint bark is great homemade! My recipe combines two layers of dark and white chocolate with crushed candy canes on… The post Peppermint Bark appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
A story from home. The dinner side of my stomach is full. But the dessert side is empty. Of the… The post “The Dessert Side is Empty” appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Pecan pie bars have all of the decadent brown-sugary flavor of a pie, but in an easy bar recipe with… The post Pecan Pie Bars appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Aperol spritz is a light, refreshing cocktail that showcases the Italian aperitif, Aperol. The recipe is easy and the drink… The post Aperol Spritz appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Roasted garlic transforms garlic cloves into soft, caramelized, spreadable garlic. The flavor is mellow and light, to be eaten as… The post Roasted Garlic appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Olive oil brownies are incredibly fudgy, chewy, and chocolatey, with a gorgeous shiny, crackly top every time. I grew up… The post Olive Oil Brownies appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Everyone has their own take on whitefish dip. It’s like Lebanese seven-spice mix: which seven depends on who is doing… The post Seeking Great Lakes Treasure appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Pumpkin bars are a seasonal favorite, with all of that classic pumpkin spice flavor in a sheet cake frosted with… The post Pumpkin Bars appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Za’atar chicken pairs chicken with this herby spice blend in a simple marinade. Change-up chicken dinner with one of my… The post Za’atar Chicken appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Shish kebab is a simple and favorite way to grill meat and vegetables on skewers. The skewers make the meat… The post Shish Kebabs appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
When I went to culinary school a few years ago, I wanted to make a change as much as I… The post Sherpa Gifts appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
One of the many great things about my home state of Michigan is that there are lots of Lebanese populating… The post A great day for football appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Lemon Chicken is one of the best–and easiest–ways to prepare chicken! It’s big on lemon flavor, and the chicken is… The post Lemon Chicken appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
I was always someone who was bothered by the division of labor in our house growing up. Boys mowed the… The post Meet me at the grill appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
I’ve written about cousins in all sorts of ways here (i.e., see this and this and this and this). My cousin-factor is blessedly high. There are the… The post Lebanese Cousin-Love appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Homemade mint sauce is one of the most delicious condiments, and so simple to make with just a few ingredients.… The post Mint Sauce appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
These pickled eggs are a little tangy and delicious served as a snack, appetizer, or salad topping. They also make… The post Pickled Eggs appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
I used to kick-box. A lot. And I loved to brag about it. What’d you do today? Oh, not much,… The post The Baking Stress Reliever appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
This post comes to us from my sister Peggy, our yahnieh-maker extraordinaire … As the youngest of five in a Lebanese… The post Little Sister makes a stew appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
This is the original story post that I wrote when I first started making za’atar popcorn, in 2015! I don’t… The post At the Movies appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
The knafeh was the saving grace that morning. We were driving from Beirut to Tripoli on a quest, my quest,… The post A bakery outing in Tripoli appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
My Sticky Date Cake recipe is rich with caramel sauce, a very moist crumb, and simple to make. This cake… The post Sticky Date Cake appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Homemade garlic knots are simple to shape and bake, and taste so good with garlicky za’atar on top. My easy… The post Garlic Knots with Za’atar appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Moghrabieh is the beloved Lebanese chicken stew, full of aromatic spices and large couscous pearls by that same name, moghrabieh.… The post Moghrabieh, Lebanese Chicken Couscous Soup appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Learn how to make couscous and all about this delicious pilaf. Couscous is simple to prepare, but knowing the types… The post What is couscous, and how to make all varieties appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
This is my original story and family memory post when I published the recipe for Lebanese Lifft pickles. Click over to get the recipe for Lebanese Turnip Pickles. The Abood sisters, my aunts, had talents. Helen sang like astar, Hilda cooked like magic. When their mother died, Hil … | Continue reading
This is my original story and family memory post when I published the recipe for Lebanese Lifft pickles. Click over… The post Aunt Hilda’s love language appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
This is the original memoir story published here and in my cookbook! Click over to find the recipe and all of the tips to make Lebanese Stuffed Kousa Squash. Many of us at some point or another have called a small child “pumpkin.” Sweet little thing you just want to eat up. My fa … | Continue reading
This is the original memoir story published here and in my cookbook! Click over to find the recipe and all… The post Are you a koosa? appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
A story from Maureen Abood. Get the recipe and all of the tips you need to make grape leaves here. _______ There is one thing I’ve always thought was a given about grape leaves: that fresh is best. In other words, that leaves picked when they’ve just unfurled from the vine in the … | Continue reading
A story from Maureen Abood. Get the recipe and all of the tips you need to make Lebanese Stuffed Grape… The post My first taste of Dier Mimas, Lebanon appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Lebanese Spicy Fish with Tahini and Pine Nuts (samke harra) is such wonderful and refreshing preparation for fish! Delicate white-fleshed… The post Lebanese Spicy Fish with Tahini and Pine Nuts appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Lebanese Spicy Fish with Tahini and Pine Nuts (samke harra) is such wonderful and refreshing preparation for fish! Sauté delicate white-fleshed fish with a dash of heat. Somehow, of all of the many recipes we cook here, fish too often gets lost in the shuffle. Among the few ways … | Continue reading
Click over for the recipe for Lebanese rice pudding on my site! Continue below for my story. The Abood Law… The post A story about pudding: it’ll calm you down, too appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Click over for the recipe for Lebanese rice pudding on my site! Continue below for my story. The Abood Law firm, in the early days, was located in the heart of downtown Lansing, Michigan on Allegan Street. In the summers as a teenager, I worked there doing all sorts of odd jobs, … | Continue reading
This Lebanese Rice Pudding recipe (riz bi haleeb) is creamy, rich, and aromatic with flower waters. Comfort food at its finest! Get excellent Lebanese flower waters here. Rice pudding has its tradition in many cultures. Old fashioned rice pudding is a southern favorite, and a des … | Continue reading
My traditional Lebanese Salad (salata) is a crisp salad of romaine, cucumbers, onion, and tomato with a garlicky, lemony vinaigrette.… The post Lebanese Salad (Salata) appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
My traditional Lebanese Salad (salata) is a crisp salad of romaine, cucumbers, onion, and tomato with a garlicky, lemony vinaigrette. Mouthwatering! We eat this one almost every day. When my mother used to say “we had a salad on the table every night growing up,” Lebanese salad i … | Continue reading
Tabbouleh is a Lebanese chopped herb salad of parsley, mint, tomatoes, onion, and just a touch of bulgur wheat (which… The post Tabbouleh makes me shake shake my bootie appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Tabbouleh is a Lebanese chopped herb salad of parsley, mint, tomatoes, onion, and just a touch of bulgur wheat (which can be substituted with cooked quinoa). A perfect salad with grilled meats, and also delicious on its own with a dollop of hummus. Find the full recipe here! The … | Continue reading
This Lebanese tabbouleh salad recipe (also called tabouli or tabooli) is a fresh herb salad with a simple lemon vinaigrette. Get this salad right by using just a little bulgur wheat; the main ingredient here is fresh herbs! This traditional Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad recipe is both … | Continue reading
This Lebanese Shish Barak recipe is a favorite! Get my step-by-step instructions to make little tortellini-style dumplings in a deeply… The post Lebanese Shish Barak appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
This Lebanese Shish Barak recipe is a favorite! Get my step-by-step instructions to make little tortellini-style dumplings in a deeply savory, saucy yogurt soup. Shish Barak is one of the many wonderful Lebanese dishes that uses a yogurt, or laban, soup as its base: koosa in yogu … | Continue reading
This post is a story! Find the Lebanese Mujadara Recipe on the recipe post! I wish I could tell you… The post Mmmm-mmm-mujadara appeared first on Maureen Abood. | Continue reading
Learn how to make authentic Lebanese Mujadara (lentil and rice pilaf with caramelized onions) with my step-by-step instructions for success! Mujadara is, in a word, our Lebanese favorite. The flavor of this classic pilaf is mouthwatering, and so satisfying too. Every ingredient i … | Continue reading
This post is a story! Find the mujadara recipe here. I wish I could tell you a warm and fuzzy story about how mujadara has always been a special dish in the family. Truth be told, mujadara was far from my favorite growing up. Lentils don’t hold a lot of kid-appeal, which is why I … | Continue reading