Good food with a twist
I’m a big fan of fried aubergine. So much so, that usually eat half before they reach the table, with some Lebanese bread and a pinch of salt. Yum! So basically for this recipe, you could just skip the sauce and go straight to enjoying the fried aubergine, haha! But […]
In the Middle-East many dishes are common to the different countries. Each country, and sometimes, region, gives the dishes its own flair and its own touch. Take shawarma for instance: it’s part of practically each middle-eastern cuisine but tastes different from one to the other. This recipe uses the same […]
‘What’s a moutabbal?’ I hear you say. Well in Lebanon (and the Middle-East in general) it literally means ‘mixed’ and usually indicates some kind of spread. In my family, when you say moutabbal you usually mean baba ganoush. Hummus has become a household item and the baba ganoush is also […]
Hummus. I, personally, cannot live without. I would gladly have it every day, any day. And I actually do that quite often 😉 Even though you can find all different types and flavours in the shops these days, truth is, the best hummus you’ll have is one you make yourself. […]
In Lebanon (and other Middle-Eastern countries) we use yoghurt in different dishes as base for a sauce, hot or cold. Like for instance in a pasta with mint and garlic or in ‘fatteh’ with aubergine and chickpeas. This recipe is based on Chich Barak, a rich dish with tortellinis filled […]
Hi there! I'm Oliver, a Lebanese living in the Netherlands, sharing my culinary adventures, favourite flavours and Lebanese goodness. Have a look, give the recipes a try and let me know what you think! Enjoy and bon apétit!
