Tabbouleh is the most popular Levantine salad, it is especially known in Lebanon and Syria. In Arabic, its name is pronounced just as it is written in English. It is, above all, a parsley salad and the other ingredients are used to enhance the parsley’s taste, so be sure of buying the most tender and…
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Il minestrone della nonna (Grandma’s minestrone)
This is my ‘famous’ recipe for the prefect minestrone, the best meal for any rainy day! If you enjoy this recipe, please consider a donation to TWB. Il minestrone della nonna (Grandma’s minestrone) Print Recipe CourseSoups CuisineItalian Servings 2 Servings 2 Il minestrone della nonna (Grandma’s minestrone) Print Recipe CourseSoups CuisineItalian Servings 2 Servings 2…
Reshteh Polo (رشته پلو, Noodle Rice)
Most Armenians and Assyrians traditionally celebrate Christmas. This is one of the rice dishes that they make for lunch at Christmas, accompanied by turkey, chicken or lamb. If you enjoy this recipe, please consider a donation to TWB. Reshteh Polo (رشته پلو, Noodle Rice) Print Recipe Symbolic of a new beginning in life. Bon appetit!…
Guacamole
In his 70s, my father went looking for paradise. He got behind the wheel of his beat-up Volkswagen van and drove straight south from Vancouver, Canada. Less than an hour after he left the Mexican bustle of Puerto Vallarta, his motor hiccoughed. He rolled to a stop in a fishing village at the mouth of…
Winter Jewel Fruit Salad
I came up with this between Christmas and New Year, when I wanted something joyful, seasonal, free from everything (gluten, lactose, vegan), easy to make, and light, given the amount of other festive food around. It worked – friends’ toddlers liked picking out the pomegranate seeds, and the adults demolished the rest. An Iranian friend…
Mom’s tomato soup (Доматената супичка на мама)
My mom invented this simple, but delicious soup. I think it happened during one of those moments where there wasn’t much to be cooked at home. However, she was expert in inventing tremendously tasty dishes out of nothing. So, this is a very simple, easy and cheap soup which I still love preparing, and it…
Spicy butternut squash soup
You can add whatever spices you fancy to this soup – it works nicely with ginger too. It’s also great with some soup pasta thrown in to make it more of a meal. Add a swirl of cream and some chopped parsley to make it look a little more special if serving at a dinner…
Arabic Flat Bread
Thin flat bread loaves (pita) that you can bake on your stove top or in the oven. Excellent for sandwiches or with many Arabic dishes. If you enjoy this recipe, please consider a donation to TWB. Arabic Flat Bread Print Recipe CourseBread CuisineSyrian Servings 5 loaves Servings 5 loaves Arabic Flat Bread Print Recipe CourseBread…
Cornbread (Maisbrot)
My Favourite Cornbread One of my favourite recipes, I brought it back from my first trip to the USA and since veganized and perfected it to make it easier on your body=temple. It’s fast, it’s super-easy and really really delicious. Enjoy it for breakfast with avocado or your favourite marmalade, as a healthy snack with…
Ginger and Cinnamon Granola
I make this granola every week, sometimes even twice a week. Everyone loves it because of the ginger and cinnamon that give it a special touch. My favourite healthy breakfast is mixing it with fresh fruit and yogurt. Once you try this you won’t want to go back to your store-bought granola. If you enjoy…