Tag Archives: zucchini

Keshké salad

The word keshké refers to keshek, a traditional staple in the Lebanese larder made up of dried yogurt mixed with bulgur. In rural areas especially, keshek is made at home and is considered an essential food. It sustains for the long days out in the field, it has natural health benefits, it has a long [...]
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Pasta with zucchini and labneh sauce

Temperatures are hovering around 99F; this pasta is light and quick to prepare. All you need is a pot of yogurt, some zucchini and a little garlic. A basil bush on your windowsill would not hurt either. INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces of pasta 8 ounces of labneh (to make it at home, click here) 1 pound [...]
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Asparagus and calabasa cream soup

This soup can be consumed as a savory and cold panna cotta or a warm traditional soup. It has the elusive but delicious flavors of asparagus and (in the background) calabasa squash, and not much else. INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch of green asparagus (500 g. or 1 pound) 3 small calabasa squash 2 cups of whipping [...]
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