by Stephen | May 14, 2021 | Sides, Salads, and Meze
If you’ve spent any amount of time on our website, you’ve probably noticed that we have a penchant for posting recipes that call for lamb, beef, or both. (Check out our Kafta and Lamb Stuffed Grapeleaves for proof.) Lucky for our herbivore friends,...
by Taylor | Feb 4, 2021 | Mains, Sides, Salads, and Meze
Falafel is a popular appetizer from the Middle East, known for its light and crispy ball or patty-shaped exterior and fluffy interior. Although falafel is believed to have different origins, it is generally understood that it was likely developed in Egypt around the...
by flavord1 | Oct 3, 2016 | Sides, Salads, and Meze
Baba Ghannouj, or “Baba” for short, is almost identical to hummus in terms of the ingredient list save one critical substitution: that of eggplant for chickpeas, which results in a completely different flavor profile. The best, most delicious Baba is made with charred...
by flavord1 | Oct 2, 2016 | Sides, Salads, and Meze
You should know that we have a bit of a hummus skirmish going on in the Kalil family. Stephen continues to prefer a basic recipe that straddles the line between Israeli and Lebanese hummus, while Big Steve’s tastes are trending as of late toward a creamier hummus with...
by flavord1 | Oct 1, 2016 | Sides, Salads, and Meze
You should know that we have a bit of a hummus skirmish going on in the Kalil family. Stephen continues to prefer a basic recipe that straddles the line between Israeli and Lebanese hummus, while Big Steve’s tastes are trending as of late toward a creamier hummus with...
by flavord1 | Sep 4, 2016 | Sides, Salads, and Meze
Here’s the thing about Tabbouleh: while some think of it as salad and others refer to it as meze, in our hearts (and kitchen) it’s nothing short of an art form. As Gail says, “There’s an art to Tabbouleh because it’s all done according to taste. It’s important to...
