Dips

Mhamara {محمرة‎}

Mhamara {محمرة‎}

Mhamara is a traditional Syrian roasted pepper and walnut spread. traditionally eaten as dip, spread or accompanying grilled meat or fish. We adopted this recipe into our family over two decades ago. This recipe can be made with home roasted peppers or you can buy...

Baba ganoush or moutabal {متبل الباذنجان}

Baba ganoush or moutabal {متبل الباذنجان}

Eggplant was never a favorite ingredient growing up. In fact, it was not until my late 20's did I start to truly appreciate all it's complex flavour. Eggplant dip, Lebanese style, is the dish that completely celebrates the creamy luxurious eggplant. While this dish...

Cucumber Mint Yogurt

Cucumber Mint Yogurt

Cucumber Mint Yogurt captures the freshness of summer so simply it's perfection. This yogurt marries nicely with many Lebanese dishes or can be savored as an afternoon snack for both adults and kids alike. Some our favourite recipes to add a side of cucumber mint...

Labneh Salad {سلطة لبنة}

Labneh Salad {سلطة لبنة}

If you love Labneh  spread as much as we do than get ready to fall deeper in love. Our mama has been making this salad and serving it for breakfast along side Mishtah {مشطاح} or fresh pita bread for as long as we can remember.  A salad that is...

Labneh {لبنة‎}

Labneh {لبنة‎}

Labneh is a simple yogurt spread packed with flavor. If you've never tried this creamy spread get ready to add a new item to your spreadable favorites. The process of making labneh can be completed in one step and a couple of hours. To get the authentic labneh's tart...

Hummus {حمص}

Hummus {حمص}

Hummus is the arabic word for Chickpeas, or Garbanzo beans. Hummus is traditionally eaten in all parts of the Arab world, and each region makes it a little differently. This is the Lebanese style hummus that we grew up eating, usually with pita bread. Have you ever...