Monthly Archives: July 2011

Simply Lebanese, by Ina’am Atalla

Tweet I  first saw  Mrs. Atalla on a television show a few years ago.  Chef Ramzi, a famous Lebanese chef, was touring the world meeting Lebanese expats and immigrant restaurateurs  and this was filmed during his  weekly thirty-minute documentary. This particular episode took place in London and while Chef Ramzi was interviewing Mrs. Atalla in [...]
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Sweet Lime Ice

Tweet Ever had sweet limes? Sweet limes look just like their cousins the lemons, except they are sweet and delicate-tasting and have zero acidity. In Lebanon they are popular as a snack, whenever they are in season;  in the US, they are produced in California I think, but are not widely distributed. This ice can [...]
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Falafel loaf

Tweet Anybody there who does not like falafel? Falafels have taken America by storm, falafels are even now offered on the menu at some Subway restaurants! This chickpea loaf is a falafel minus the  deep-frying. It is fluffy and moist. It is eaten with a fork, with some tarator sauce drizzled on top. INGREDIENTS: 8 [...]
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