This is my third kofta post. As you can see, these marvelous morsels of meat are very versatile and come in many variations. This particular variation is the standard kofta mix, formed into small patties, and wrapped in grape leaves. If I mention grape leaves, my husband automatically says, ” we should make kofta with them!”, he prefers them to … [Read more…]
Archives for June 2014
Ramadan – Sample Iftar Menu #2 – Chicken Tray Bake
Here is another sample menu for iftar. A small bowl of black bean soup, Mediterranean-style tray baked chicken, Rice or bread, a tahini salad, finished off with some sliced watermelon sample menu #2: 2 dates Soup:Black Bean Soup Main Dish: Tray Baked Herb Chicken and Potatoes Rice or Bread Salad: Tahini Salad – Salata Tahina Dessert: … [Read more…]
Ramadan – Sample Iftar Menu
Sunday, June 29 marked the start of Ramadan for Muslims worldwide. This year’s Ramadan will consist of the longest days in many years. It is for that reason that it is helpful to have a clear plan of what to break your fast on. Ideally, you would want to start off with one or two dates, a glass of water, and a small bowl of soup. This is to ease … [Read more…]
Lemony Dandelion Greens
It is common in the Levant region to forage for wild greens like Chicory, Dandelion, Watercress, and Purslane. So, when I saw that I had a couple of pretty lush dandelions outside, I thought to myself….”hmmm, I should pick those and cook them”. Then, cooler heads prevailed (my husband’s cooler head, to be exact) and reminded me that we don’t know … [Read more…]