Lebanese Food Archive

  • Chicken Cooked in Yoghurt, Saffron and Za’atar

    Chicken Cooked in Yoghurt, Saffron and Za’atar

    Za’atar is a Middle Eastern herb blend, found in various guises from country to country. It is a mix of...
  • Beetroot Pilaff

    Beetroot Pilaff

    Rice can often be an afterthought to a meal – there only to soak up a sauce or make up...
  • Turkish Meze – Garlic Dip

    Turkish Meze – Garlic Dip

    This is technically not Turkish in origin, more Lebanese but it fits perfectly within a Turkish meze spread. As you...
  • Cannellini Bean Dip

    Cannellini Bean Dip

    I wanted something easy for tonight’s dinner so I bought a cooked chicken and a pre-packed salad and made this...
  • Beetroot with Tahini Yoghurt

    Beetroot with Tahini Yoghurt

    Beetroot is one of my favourites, especially when it’s roasted – the earthy flavour intensifies. It’s much better than boiling,...
  • Moorish Lamb Skewers

    Moorish Lamb Skewers

    These were rather delicious. I wanted something simple to make as I was feeling a little poorly. I couldn’t be...
  • Baharat Duck with Green Bean & Walnut Puree

    Baharat Duck with Green Bean & Walnut Puree

    I just love duck – it’s one of my favourite things to eat. Period. I made dish tonight as a...
  • Tomato Pilaf

    Tomato Pilaf

    This was a simple, tasty little pilaf. I made it just to add a little different accompaniment to my delicious...
  • Fish Coated in Walnut, Sumac & Paprika Crumbs

    Fish Coated in Walnut, Sumac & Paprika Crumbs

    This was a great little surprise hit tonight. I’d been slightly craving some kind of coated fish for a few...
  • Mini Fattee of Chickpea and Eggplant with Tahini Yoghurt

    Mini Fattee of Chickpea and Eggplant with Tahini Yoghurt

    I made these for a starter for dinner tonight. I love traditional Lebanese Fattee dishes – not just for their...
  • Lebanese Shankleesh Salad

    Lebanese Shankleesh Salad

    REPOST: I ate this last week at a Lebanese restaurant and was blown away by how tasty it was. This...
  • Chicken Fattee

    Chicken Fattee

    I love a fattee! It’s a perculiar sounding dish and maybe not the most PC sounding one at that, but...