Dirty Kitchen Secrets - Middle Eastern and Lebanese Recipes

'Everything is beautifully photographed.'

BBC Olive Magazine (UK)

'The brainchild of Lebanese-American Bethany Kehdy, this highly-regarded food blog has quickly become one of the best online resources for Lebanese cuisine.'

Bespoke Magazine (International)

'A fabulous blog for everyone who wants to go Lebanese in the kitchen. The passion explodes on there!'

Delicious. Magazine (NL)

'Sa cause est également simple : utiliser des ingrédients naturels, les détourner, moderniser les recettes et présenter le tout avec fraîcheur et simplicité.'

L'orient Le Jour (Beirut)

'What's special about this lovely lady; is the sense she has for bringing out the beauty and essence of Middle Eastern cuisine and framing it in a very modern way.'

Boxed Online

'This food blogger learned to cook Lebanese food from her teta, and works it as an ex-pat and entrepreneur.'

TimeOut (Beirut)

'Bethany Kehdy, jeune, belle et talentueuse.'

L'orient Le Jour (Beirut)

'DKS is a great resource for anyone who wants to try cooking Middle Eastern Food'

Bespoke Magazine (International)

'Dirty Kitchen Secrets reads like a conversation with a witty friend who can offer you the perfect Levantine dish for any occasion.'

The National (UAE)

'When not at home, what can one hold in his heart better than food? Bethany has Lebanon's food and traditions in her heart and her mind.'

Kamal Mouzawak, Souk el Tayeb & Tawlet

'Well-travelled Lebanese food writer Bethany has a passion for her homeland that few can match. She's more than qualified to write about the country on our behalf.'

Alex Mead, Food & Travel Magazine

Moghrabieh Salad with Preserved Lemon and Coriander Pesto

Posted 01 May 2013 | 11 Comments

Moghrabieh, Chickpea and Red Pepper Salad

A wonderfully refreshing and satiating spring/summer salad of moghrabieh, chickpea and chargrilled red pepper salad tossed in a preserved lemon and coriander pesto.

This is a splendid vegetarian recipe for scotch eggs that yields an envious crisp outer layer. It truly comes into it’s own when paired with the tahini dressing & mixed green leafs.

I’m going to rewind to 2010 when the reality of writing a cookbook found its place on my stove and my hand was on the gas ignition switch. Two years ago exactly this February, I was approached by Grace, the managing editor at Duncan Baird Publishing to write a cookbook on Middle Eastern cuisine. That [...]

Try these delicious Middle Eastern inspired deviled eggs which replace mayo with tangy strained yogurt!

With the start of the New Year upon us, I have some super exciting news to share! The Taste Lebanon #FoodTrek giveaway of an all expenses paid 8-night holiday to discover the food, culture and history of Lebanon now includes free flights with gratitude to the Lebanese Ministry of Tourism. This remarkable #FoodTrek giveaway also [...]

No Thanksgiving or Christmas table is ever complete without a green bean casserole. Over the years, I’ve made several kinds depending on my mood; there’s the classic creamy green bean casserole, the Lebanese version with tomato sauce (loubieh b zeit) or this lighter and refreshing version below. Green beans with feta and caramelised onions Serves: [...]

Photography by Sarka Babicka Sumac roasties Who doesn’t love roasties? I wrote a post about these a few years back, though felt I’d revisit them as my recipe writing skills have since improved tremendously. Thankfully! You can really season them to your heart’s desire and here I’ve chosen to go with sumac; if you like [...]

Photography by Sarka Babicka A little over a month ago, Sarka and I collaborated once more, this time to create holiday posts. Sarka and her partner Pavel drove down to our home in the West Country, and for a little over a week, we got down to business testing recipes (moi) and photographing dishes (Sarka). [...]

Photography by Sarka Babicka Go ahead, call me crazy, but I think Johnny Depp and pomegranate molasses have a lot in common. Seductive chameleons, whether on screen or on a plate, they are truly versatile star acts. Captivating and bold with a sharp attitude, they can make you swoon into consensual submission. Think Johnny Depp [...]

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