Category Archives: tomatoes

Green beans and Tomatoes in olive oil لوبياء بالزيت

Every time I make this dish, I feel like I am home. This is the dish made by thousands of Lebanese homemakers on a weekly basis and in multiple variations. I started making it in California in the late seventies and have never stopped. It  is eaten at room temperature. It can be a frugal [...]
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Purslane and pita salad (Fattoosh)

Fattoosh salad Fattoosh is as ubiquitous on a Lebanese table as Tabbooleh. It is prepared with fresh ba’leh or purslane, tomatoes, green onions, mint, sumak, and also leftover pita bread. It is so yummy! I could eat gallons of it. Now you may be wondering about purslane. Purslane can be found in organic groceries labeled as [...]
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