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Eggs poached in tomato sauce (Bayd bel-banadoora)

 Proof that simple is best. Eggs are poached in a tomato sauce made with lots of onions, ripe tomatoes and some garlic; scooped up with pita bread. A mouthwatering luncheon or brunch item from the Lebanese rural cuisine. INGREDIENTS:  8 eggs, size small (depending on the size of the tomatoes) 2 large onions, chopped 4 [...]
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Zucchini fritters

A great way to use some leftover zucchini; in Lebanon, these fritters are made with the zucchini pulp leftover after they have been cored for stuffing. Simply grate or shred the zucchini in a food processor, add a bit of grated onion, garlic paste and lots of chopped herbs and fry them in olive oil [...]
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Cauliflower quiche

Christine Ferber is a famous French pastry chef in France (and internationally) who was named the jam fairy; she also specialized in tarts and quiches inspired by her native Alsace. I had one of her paperback books Mes Tartes sucrées et salées (Sweet and Savory tarts) laying around and this quiche is loosely inspired by [...]
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