Category Archives: chick peas

Fava Bean and rice (Fouliyeh)

Let’s face it. Lebanese cuisine is in essence a cuisine for poor folks;  (maybe that’s why the bleeding heart liberal that I am loves it). The good news is that it is also VERY HEALTHY! Now I know this looks like prison gruel, but it tastes exquisite; something about the pomegranate molasses, garlic, caramelized onions and [...]
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Lamb Kabouli

Walima January Challenge representing Omani cuisine I was  thrilled to explore Omani cuisine this month! Most Lebanese (and I am no exception) are naturally attracted by the West, probably because with the mediterranean on our border we just look out into the sea and want to explore what is beyond, like our Phoenician ancestors. This time, [...]
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Radish greens salad with dried cranberries and chick peas

Please, please, please, dear reader, next time you grab a bunch of radishes with healthy, vibrant-looking greens, give this salad a try! Or any salad! These greens are good for you and taste great! Just make sure to dunk them a few times in cold water to clean them out thoroughly. This salad has a combination [...]
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