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Almond and Fig
- Jul 30, 2019
- 4 min
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 home hungry. And if you are not there when she makes something you bet that she will save you a portion or 3 you know to "share with your friends" as she would say. Feeling so blessed to spend last summer with her. I hung with her in the kitchen, her favorite spot in the house doing what she loves most, cooking for her family. I loved watch
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Almond and Fig
- Apr 27, 2019
- 15 min
The Arab Pantry And a Giveaway for Some of my Essential Pant
Everything you need to know and learn about the Arab pantry
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Almond and Fig
- Apr 8, 2019
- 3 min
Foul Mudammas
Foul Mudammas is often served at breakfast but not any breakfast. Growing up it was a dish reserved for weekend brunch with the whole family. Arab weekend breakfasts are often elaborate, and a time to mingle around the table for hours. The whole family will feast and nibble on all sorts of little dishes that are scattered all over a long table. Many of the dishes come from the pantry. Like olives, pickles, zaatar, jams and halaweh (halvah). And at least one egg dish is served
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Almond and Fig
- Feb 18, 2019
- 2 min
Palestinian Swiss Chard and Lentil Soup with Lemons and Pomegranates
Hearty soups or simple stews like this soup of Swiss chard and lentils are a staple in most Palestinians and Arab homes in the winter months. Nothing like coming in from the cold to a big pot of simmering heartwarming soup. This soup is so hearty and loaded with goodness it’s often served as a whole meal with a big hunk of pita bread and the palestinian essentials of green onions, olives and radishes. Even my meat loving dad would have a few bowls of this soup and mop his pla
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Almond and Fig
- Apr 3, 2018
- 4 min
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 East. Every family and every Hummus café takes pride in their recipe. But hummus is humble and made from basic ingredients. and perhaps its the most popular dip to travel all the way from the Middle East to the U.S. This staple is eaten with most of meals in Arab homes. Its definitely key at the brunch or breakfast table. My mom often packed
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Almond and Fig
- Apr 3, 2018
- 3 min
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 parsley and spices such as coriander and cumin. Growing up I ate my weight in falafel especially in my High school days. Everyone I know has their own favorite falafel stand yes falafel is a street food and it’s all over the Middle East. Everyone takes pride in their recipe and the long lines that form in front of the stand. Falafel is a sandwich
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Mai
- Mar 6, 2018
- 2 min
HUMMUS BAR
An article as it appeared on marthastewart.com http://www.marthastewart.com/1501683/how-hummus-can-get-picky-eaters-try-new-foods Growing up, hummus was a staple item in my home. My mom would spread hummus on a pita bread, drizzle it with olive oil, and cut it in two perfect wedges. This made the perfect school lunch; it was my peanut butter and jelly. At home, hummus was always homemade. It is only a few ingredients that are often available on hand in any Middle Eastern home
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