The last few months have been extremely hectic. Thankfully I have been kept very busy with different projects and prospects although this has meant a little less time for blogging. Holiday season is nearing and I’m really looking forward to more recipe creations and new inspirations. One thing that has also been on my mind [...]
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Lebanese cuisine has become synonymous with mezze, hummus and tabouleh. But, did you know that there is a whole other side to Lebanese cuisine that seems to be relatively unexplored and still very much a secret to the West? Tabkha (s.) refers to any home-cooked, wholesome dish that is traditionally prepared by mothers and grandmothers [...]
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I am so thrilled to see DKS get featured as Blog of the Month in BBC’s Olive Magazine recent October issue. A warm welcome to all new visitors and I hope you enjoy the Lebanese recipes. If you’ve got questions regarding the ingredients or certain recipes, leave me a comment and I’ll do my best [...]
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On my recent trip to Lebanon, my brother and I spent quality time together making these moreish stuffed Swiss chard fingers and I think they’re just the right treat. I had never made them before and when I asked my aunt for the recipe her response went a little like this:” a handful of this, [...]
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Ketchup is one way to hold on to freshly plucked, sun-kissed, plump tomatoes
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Koussa Mehshi is a dish of stuffed marrows that can be found in different variations around the Middle East. It can be enjoyed with meat or without meat. This is the vegetarian version.
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How to butterfly a chicken and make a Lebanese farrouj meshwe or char-grilled chicken
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It’s been a while now that I keep getting requests for a fattoush salad recipe… Well it’s finally here! I’ve guest posted the recipe over at the lovely Michelle, on her blog Greedy Gourmet. Please head over there and do make it soon. It’s perfect for the weather we’re having now and it makes a [...]
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Kafta Meshweeye- A scrumptious mixture of minced Lamb & spices wrapped around the Seekh
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