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Category Archives: cheese
Three cheese quiche
There is a fancy deli in Beirut called Aziz (they’ve been around forever) and they carry all the French cheeses, American chips and salsa, Italian pastas, Thai curries your little heart could desire; I was in a big hurry and got some Comté and some Beaufort (never tried it before). Beaufort (found out after the [...]
11 Comments Olives stuffed with cheese
Or how to eat olives and cheese in one bite! Pick a strong goat cheese to offset the pungent taste of the olives; get some pitted olives and a decorating bag with a tiny tube and you can get this fancy appetizer ready in no time! Photo taken from my aunt’s balcony in Adma, Lebanon. [...]
18 Comments Squash and brie casserole
A quick-to-put-together casserole (is that word dated or what?) with some squash, diced bacon and diced brie; a few sliced almonds on top for a little crunch. INGREDIENTS: 1 squash (I picked a Turban squash for its bright orange color), about 1 pound of squash meat 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, [...]
13 Comments Persian cheese (Panir)
If you are going through the trouble of making your own yogurt at home, why not take it one step further and make your own cheese? This cheese does not require rennet tablets, only milk, yogurt and some fresh lime or lemon juice; a dash of nigella seeds or herbs if you have some. Time [...]
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Persian cheese ball