Tag Archives: Middle Eastern
Posted on 19-Jan-2008
Sometimes it's tricky to find a good chicken kebab. Sometimes too tough or dry. Sometimes bland. A recipe on Chowhound for jujeh kebab looked quite approachable and intriguing. Indeed, the long marination with lemon and yogurt results in a very tender dish. Here is a version with my usual mods ...
Posted on 02-Aug-2007
Back in school, my friends Ananda, Carolyn and I used to frequent a small Middle Eastern eatery in a half-empty strip mall in Pomona. Their hummus was divine: it came with either a swirl of paprika-infused olive oil or grilled meat, and a basket of warm pita bread. Sadly, according ...
Posted on 05-May-2007
I love tea, but am just not a fan of flavored tea, with its clashing fruity or cloying, perfumy permutations. There are, however, big exceptions: chai, and tea with mint and cardamom. The latter is quite refreshing, whether it's served hot or cold. Excellent as an accompaniment for lunch or ...
Posted on 15-Oct-2006
Here is my slightly lazier version of bstilla (a.k.a., b'stilla), a savory pie with chicken, eggs and almonds. Well, lazier in the sense that its form is more like baklava in a pan, rather than the beautifully decorated disk you'd get at a Morrocan restaurant.
This recipe does take a while ...
Posted on 19-Mar-2006
There are three parts to this recipe: making the syrup, making the nut mixture and assembling the whole thing. The first two can be done ahead of time. Interestingly, the pastry doesn't get soggy over time, so the flavor and texture actually improve a day or two later!
This dish is ...
