LEBANESE RECIPES

This recipe takes the classic 7 Layer Dip and goes Mediterranean, with hummus, avocado, labneh and more. Dip your pita chip in 7 layers of Mediterranean flavors and you’ll be in 7th heaven.
I’m a big fan of the idea that hummus ought to be a foundation, holding up the greatness of other toppings like marinated lamb or sautéed vegetables. In the Mediterranean, this treatment of hummus is Gospel. If you serve hummus as a dip rather than as...

What is freekeh? Read why freekeh is such a fabulous grain and a building block of the Mediterranean Diet. Buy excellent roasted organic freekeh here.
What is freekeh?
Freekeh is an ancient whole grain originating in the Middle East. It’s a grain of roasted young green wheat, chewy and substantial to the bite. It is considered one of the healthiest of grains you can eat. Turns out it’s also one of the most delicious...

What is bulgur?
Bulgur is a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine, as it has been for thousands of years. This “cereal” is made from wheat, most often durum wheat. The little granules are cracked, which is why bulgur is also often called cracked wheat. But bulgur, unlike...

Basbousa is a traditional Egyptian – middle eastern sweet cake. Basically Basbousa (also known as revani or harissa) cake is a semolina cake with coconut soaked in syrup. This dessert is popular in all Arab cuisines and many other cuisines all over the...