“Heat oil in pot; brown chicken (or beef or lamb), onions, garlic, and spices. Add water to cover and boil…” This is the start of many, many Mediterranean dishes. Once you have the cooked chicken and the richly flavored broth, you can go on create some really good meals, whether soups, stews, or grain-based dishes. I’ve added the tag “start … [Read more…]
Musakhan – Chicken with lemon, onions, olive oil, and sumac, over pita or flatbread
My sister is here visiting and requested that I make Musakhan. My brother frequently asks me to make it as well. In fact, if he is here, I don’t bother asking him what he would like me to make, since the answer is invariably Musakhan. It is a favorite of friends and family, for sure. Musakhan, literally meaning “heated”, is a traditional … [Read more…]