Mutton
Stuffed Grape Leaves Cooked on a Bed of Lamb Chops
This is the Lebanese/Syrian version of stuffed grape leaves cooked on a bed of lamb chops, and when done, the stuffed leaves are inverted onto
May 8, 2023
Salad
Mario Haddad’s Fattoush
As much as I like my mother’s fattoush, my favorite version is the one below, which I learned from Mario Haddad, a member of the
May 8, 2023
Sauces and Puddings
Smoky Eggplant Dip (BABA GHANNUGE)
Together with hummus, this is the classic mezze dip that in Lebanon is called baba ghannuge and in Syria mutabbal. There is this rather puzzling
May 8, 2023
Arabian
Moroccan Steamed Eggplant Salad (ZA’LUK)
Moroccan starters are made up of a dizzying array of what are described as salades variées (varied salads), most of which are more like side
May 8, 2023
Arabian
Eggplant in Tomato Sauce (IMAM BAYILDI)
The name of this dish is almost always wrongly translated as “the imam fainted,” but according to Nevin Halici, my guru for all things culinary
May 8, 2023
Salad
Onion and Parsley Salad
This salad is used as a bed for grilled meat and poultry throughout the Levant. The dressing varies slightly from country to country. In Turkey,
May 8, 2023
Arabian
Scrambled Egg and Eggplant Dip (MIRZA GHASSEMI)
There are many versions of mirza ghassemi. I don’t think I had it tasting the same from one home or restaurant to another. A Gilaki
May 8, 2023
Salad
Indonesian Vegetable and Egg Salad (GADO GADO)
When I visited Indonesia, half of my time there happened to be during Ramadan when street vendors seem to multiply, selling all kinds of snacks
May 8, 2023
Arabian
MAKAROONS (FRIED CONES IN SUGAR SYRUP)
A really sweet treat, both inside and on the outside. These are very different compared to the european variation of macaroons. MAKES: about 30 pieces
May 8, 2023
Arabian
Mixed Herb and Toasted Bread Salad (FATTOUSH)
There are endless variations of fattoush, both in how it is seasoned and in the way it is prepared. Some families, like my mother’s, make
May 8, 2023
I’m Brenda, your home cheff. Welcome to my Recipe Book!
I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook.
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