This time I remembered to soak the beans before going to bed. I’ve been craving this breakfast for a long time and I always think of it at breakfast time! Small fava beans with an olive oil, garlic and lemon dressing or Foul Mdammas is a traditional breakfast dish. It’s usually served with fresh mint, parsley, tomatoes, olives, cucumbers or …
Snack Attack
Need I say more? I don’t know about you, but I am a grazer. In fact, my favorite meal is a mezze type of meal, small bites, a bunch of appetizers and other snacks. Not that I can’t decide on what to eat, but more of a non commitment issue to one entree per se. So while my kids snack …
Roasted Tomatoes, Lima Beans and Lamb Stew
It’s been a hugely busy month completing not much of anything. Is it me? or is Time just faster and more condensed? Well it’s a beautiful fall day here and I just wanted to drop in and share this awesome fall recipe with all of you. It’s healthy, nutritious and filling. When I have the time, I enjoy roasting my …
Classic Hummus Dip
Nothing is more Levantine than Hummus. The word literally translates to “chick peas” and I always laugh when I see it used for dips without chick peas such as lentil hummus or bean hummus. It’s very versatile and acts as a plain canvas when it comes to other flavors. Use this recipe as a basis and for variety’s sake, add …
Lentil and Onion Porridge
Spring is here and life is in full bloom. And when it comes to lunch, there is no match to a fresh, light meal. I find that the most satisfying meals are the ones full of different textures, flavors, and colors, filling the eyes before the stomach. Mealtime is slowly savored in a comfortable setting and never alone. This is …
Lentil Soup with Swiss chard and Sunchokes
Have you ever noticed how quiet the world becomes when it snows? I love watching these little flakes twirl around as they make their way down to the ground. I LOVE snow! It takes me back to childhood days. My mom would make these chewy delicious sesame caramels that she used to pour over fresh snow in beautiful golden rows. …