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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
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
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
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...
Almond and Fig
Mar 12, 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...
Almond and Fig
Feb 19, 20203 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...
Almond and Fig
Jan 9, 20202 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...
Almond and Fig
Jan 6, 20203 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...
Almond and Fig
Dec 24, 20192 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,...
Almond and Fig
Dec 22, 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...
Almond and Fig
Dec 11, 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....
Almond and Fig
Nov 22, 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...
Almond and Fig
Oct 29, 20193 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...
Almond and Fig
Oct 13, 20192 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,...
Almond and Fig
Oct 3, 20193 min read
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
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
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
Coleslaw with Yogurt & "Ayran" Dressing
The origin of the term “Coleslaw” comes from the Dutch word, koolsla, which literally meant “Cabbage Salad.” Dressings for this cabbage...
Almond and Fig
Jul 18, 20193 min read
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
Blueberry Kale Salad With Sumac Dressing
Super excited that my local farmers market opened and can’t wait for all the local produce to start rolling in. It takes time to grow...
Almond and Fig
Jun 19, 20192 min read
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