Daily Archives: November 1, 2009

Bread rings with sesame seeds and mahlab (ka’ak)

These bread rings are as ubiquitous in the Lebanese food  landscape as chips in the American one. They are dry and crisp, perfect for a little pick-me-up on the go.  If you belong to the category of people who like to crunchcrunchcrunch when eating, then this is for you! What makes them so appealing to [...]
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Eggs with sumak and fried potatoes (Bayd bel-sumak u batata)

In Lebanon, eggs are made a meal by and of itself. Eggs are not found in desserts, for example. Eggs are combined with different vegetables to make a country-style meal. Baked in an earthenware bowl, eaten with some  pita bread , they make a glorious and simple dish. In Deir el-Kamar, in the Shouf region [...]
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