Taste of Beirut - Easy Mediterranean Recipes

Time 2020-10-31 16:04:47

Web Name: Taste of Beirut - Easy Mediterranean Recipes

WebSite: http://www.tasteofbeirut.com

ID:100529

Keywords:

Beirut,of,Taste,

Description:

If you are like me, and don t really care for the taste of liver, this spread will be the ticket for you. By adding cream cheese (or thick labneh, but cream cheese is best), pomegranate molasses and spices, you completely get rid of that liver taste. This spread lasts a few days in the fridge and makes a great snack!I added some new spices I had not used in the past, like chipotle powder (hot) and I liked the result. Feel free to experiment, this recipe is versatile; as long as the onions are browned (first flavor profile), the rest is icing on the liver. The pomegranate molasses can be substituted for honey (a dark one would be best) or maple syrup or a touch of preserve ( jalapeño jelly for instance). Have fun and Sahtein! Get the Recipe This is a cooked salad, made in Lebanon with dandelion greens (wild or farm-grown) called hindbeh. I decided to make it with turnip greens instead, because dandelion greens in the US are not comparable to the ones in Lebanon (in the US, their stem is tougher and the leaves are narrower);  the turnip greens on the other hand are readily available, have wide leaves and taste great.In Lebanon, this dish is a popular one for a mezze, but can also be served as a light meal in the home (perfect with a side of fried cheese). If you prefer to use dandelion greens or other greens (radish, beet, Swiss chard, mustard, spinach, kale), go for it.In this salad, the greens are coated with olive oil and taste rich and mellow. The salad is served at room temperature for a mezze, but I prefer it slightly warmed-up as a light dinner. Get the Recipe This kibbeh is called sajeeyeh, because it looks like a saj, that ubiquitous propane-powered oven seen on every street corner in Beirut on which bakers make the famous manooshe.  It is made-up of the same dough as a regular kibbeh pie, but with the addition of some red pepper paste and extra seasoning. I like the fact that it is baked instead of fried, it is super easy to shape (as opposed to the round balls that take years of practice!) and it is perfect for a picnic (it does not require utensils). Get the Recipe Often prepared around Christmastime, ghapama is a stuffed pumpkin dish from the Armenian community in Lebanon. The guts of the pumpkin are removed, and then it is stuffed with boiled rice and dried fruits like apple, apricot, dates, plums, and raisins together with nuts. The pumpkin is baked until it softens.This dish would be a welcome change for a Thanksgiving table, accompanied with some hot spiced tea.The size of the pumpkin (or squash) can vary depending on the number of servings needed.I added spices that are not traditionally used here, such as turmeric and cardamom; the native recipe only calls for ground cinnamon, cloves and salt.I have also added roasted pumpkin seeds instead of the traditional walnuts or almonds.The key element in this dish is the honey or sugar added; if you like it sweet or not, adjust the honey or sugar to taste. I found that the elements of the pilaf were already sweet (raisins, apricot leather, dried cranberries), so I have cautious with the sugar. I would definitely sprinkle some sugar or honey on the empty pumpkin inside (after lathering it with butter), but I would be careful adding too much honey or sugar into the rice itself. Your call. Get the Recipe These pancakes are flavored with turmeric and anise, which gives them a faint sweet and spiced flavor. I picked these two spices because they are used in a popular Lebanese sweet bread sold in street carts and pastry shops and called sfoof. Hi! Marhaba! ça va?I am Joumana Accad and was born and raised in Beirut. I completed high school in France and moved to the US in 1979. I am the mother of two grown children and a former school teacher, pastry chef, caterer and translator. Taste of Beirut started as a blog in 2009 and its main purpose was to share my beloved Lebanese heritage with the world through recipes, anecdotes, and cultural tidbits.Learn More

TAGS:Beirut of Taste 

<<< Thank you for your visit >>>

Easy Mediterranean Recipes

Hot Websites