Monthly Archives: April 2009

Seeyadeeyeh صياديۃ (Fish and Rice Platter)

I could not think of a better dish to prepare for Easter than seeyadeeye! I remember  these special occasions when we had it at home  when  I would lick my lips in anticipation!  Seeyadeeye incorporates the  best fresh fish caught that day along with glistening browned rice, golden pine nuts and  a caramelized onion sauce. [...]
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Lebanese Potato salad

  I love potatoes. I also love the fact that the Lebanese way of eating them is considered so healthy! Unlike the French who dress their potatoes with cream and butter, we simply squeeze  fresh lemon juice  and pour a little extra-virgin olive oil on ours. So delicious! I remember mashing them and then stuffing [...]
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Almonds اللوز

When the vendors would fill their carts with fresh almonds, we knew that Spring was here. We would buy them for an after school snack and eat them whole with a sprinkle of  sea salt. So crunchy! and the white almond jewel inside was still tender and oozing its milk. So, next time you see [...]
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