Tag Archives: Lebanese Food

I’ve posted numerous times on Lebanese food in the past, mostly because I truly believe that it is one of the great cuisines of the world., but also it is a food that I grew up with; I am second-generation Lebanese-American…half actually, my father’s family was from “the old country.” Chicken-and-rice is my favorite recipeContinue reading “Lebanese Chicken-and-Rice (yet another variation)”

The other day after rummaging around in the walk-in freezer (geeze o’ man the cold felt good) I came upon a plastic container with pieces of cooked lamb medallions from a banquet served some time ago. Being the chef, my job description is not only to cook for the guests but also the employees (whoContinue reading “Employee Meal 7.27.10 (and a few general comments)”

This is basically a Lebanese-style focaccia, but with other ingredients (mainly yogurt cheese and onions) it can be more pizza-like. I made this the other day for an employee snack using a piece of leftover brown rice dough. Za’atar is a Lebanese spice blend that offers a refreshing and unique flavor. Click here to seeContinue reading “Za’atar”

A few years ago I planted a single grape vine in my backyard and am amazed at how it took off…come autumn I have more grapes than I can consume. For the past few years I’ve said I was going to make wine (something I’ve never done) and I still haven’t…this may be the year.Continue reading “Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe with Photos”

Baked fish with tomatoes, roast red peppers, and lemon. Drizzled with Saifan olive oil and seasoned with za’atar. Served it with house-made frites. Urban Simplicity.

Saifan Olive Oil. It’s an unfiltered Lebanese oil. Olives are squeezed and their juice (oil) is put in a bottle. Simple as that…very flavorful. In the Buffalo area I buy mine at Guercio & Sons. Urban Simplicity.

Roast Garlic Hummus; Warm Potato Salad Seasoned with Coriander and Turmeric; Vegetables Sauteed in Lebanese Olive Oil with Toasted Cumin and Lemon. (And yes, there were chicken fingers for those with a hard-core Buffalo appetite.) Urban Simplicity.

This is one of my favorite ways in which to prepare chicken…it’s simple to make, it’s healthy, and the flavors (and aromas) are incredible. What makes this interesting and a little different from many other chicken-and-rice recipes are two things: one is the use of dried and toasted pasta, which gives the dish not onlyContinue reading “Lebanese Style Chicken and Brown Rice”

This really is a variation of Lebanese rice dishes that I’ve posted on before (with chicken instead of lamb); to see those posts, which include pictorial directions as well as a recipe, click here and here. I’m referring to this as Rice-A-Roni because that’s what it sort of resembles. I’ve always been convinced that Rice-A-RoniContinue reading “Homemade Rice-A-Roni with Lamb and Vegetables”

Every culture has a version of chicken-and-rice; this is my favorite, and it’s one that I grew up with…its flavors and aroma never fail to take me back. It’s easy to make, super-flavorful, and very fragrant…the sweet smell of cinnamon and allspice will permeate your house. I’ve posted on a variation of this recipe before…toContinue reading “Lebanese-Style Chicken and Rice”