Kubba Haleb
Kubba Haleb makes the best after school snack, no? At least my 10 year old (and current) self would think so. Crispy fried rice on the outside, fluffy rice on the inside, and a lightly spiced meat within – that is Kubba Haleb in a …
Old School Middle Eastern Recipes with Some Modern Day Twists
Kubba Haleb makes the best after school snack, no? At least my 10 year old (and current) self would think so. Crispy fried rice on the outside, fluffy rice on the inside, and a lightly spiced meat within – that is Kubba Haleb in a …
This pasta with garlic, olive oil and parsley is one that is near and dear to my heart. Despite using minimal ingredients and taking only 20 minutes to make, it’s simple and elegant flavor profile will have you reaching for bowl after bowl. I know …
This dish has flakey, light halibut glazed with a rich and smoky pomegranate molasses and blood orange sauce. It is then garnished with briny green olives and bright herbs. Best part though – it all comes together in 30 minutes. 30 MINUTES.
Lets take a moment to chat about pomegranate molasses. Man, is that stuff good. It is a staple in any Middle Eastern pantry, and really should be a universal pantry (or fridge) staple. You can pair it with any kind of protein -fish (…ahem halibut), poultry, lamb, meat– or vegetables. I love using it in vinaigrettes when making a salad. Pomegranate molasses is made by reducing pomegranate and lemon juice down, with or without sugar. What your left with is a rich and tart syrup that is not overly sweet. I usually buy it at Middle Eastern stores or the international food aisle of grocery stores. You can also buy it on Amazon, but I find it is more expensive there.
Feel free to roast up some vegetables on the same sheet pan as your halibut. I made broccoli florets, which I tossed in a little olive oil, salt and pepper, and they cooked in the same amount of time as the halibut. Pair it all with some rice or any grain of choice and it’s a perfect meal.
This salad comes together quickly and is so refreshing and flavorful.The freshness comes from the mix of parsley, mint, lemon, cucumber and tomato. This is a common side salad that greets many Middle Eastern tables and can pair with about any dish, such as kabob, …
This is NOT your grandma’s mayo filled potato salad! This is our Tata’s refreshing and tangy potato salad. This potato salad is very light and crisp with its fresh ingredients of parsley, green onion, and lemon juice. It’s the perfect summer potato salad and will be a hit during your Memorial Day BBQ.
It’s hard to eat just one potato chop. Once you bite into these spiced meat potato patties you will understand why. In the first bite, you sink your teeth into the crispy exterior of the fried potato, then encounter the silky potato interior, and finally, the …