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Roasted Lamb Cutlets in Tomato Sauce

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This a recipe that I found in a quite old cookbook of George Rayess, a famous Lebanese chef and author of THE ART OF LEBANESE COOKING. It was initially written in Arabic then first translated into English in 1966. It’s an elegant dish, easy to cook and delicious.

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Swiss Chard, Chickpeas and Yogurt Trio

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This recipe is inspired by the Lebanese way of using yogurt in some dishes. It’s quite an appealing dish, easy and nutritious. If the chard is not available you can replace it by collard / spring greens or spinach.

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Nutty Flapjack

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Flapjack is a British oat bar. It is chewy, crunchy and sweet! My version includes a variety of unsalted nuts and raisins. It’s delicious but quite rich!🙂

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Chicken Livers in Pomegranate Molasses


This recipe will transport you to the beautiful and sunny land of Lebanon, a country bountiful with pomegranates! Lamb, beef or pork Livers are not favoured by many people nowadays, especially here in England. But there is one that still holds its place and this is the chicken liver. They ...

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Raw Courgette or Zucchini Salad


Some research has shown that some veggies are healthier raw rather than cooked as they will have more vitamins and minerals. Courgettes or zucchinis have a mild flavour with a slightly crisp texture which makes them suitable to be eaten raw in a salad. Furthermore they are packed full of ...

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Avocado and Smoked Salmon Bruschettas

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Bruschetta is an Italian antipasto which main ingredients are grilled or toasted bread, garlic and olive oil. The most known variation is the tomato bruschetta. Good crusty bread such as ciabatta or sourdough is used. If not available, baguette (preferably dried out) can be also used. To avoid having soggy ...

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Linguine alla Puttanesca (Harlot Sauce)

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It is said that this Italian sugo alla puttanesca was invented in the 1950s by Sandro Petti, Co-owner of Rancio Fellone, a famous Ischian restaurant and nightspot. His recipe was very simple and included only tomatoes, olives and capers. However this sauce has since evolved. Nowadays the popular version includes ...

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Potato Patties

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I usually cook these patties when I have a leftover of mashed potatoes. They are quick and easy to prepare and great as a snack or as an accompaniment to meat dishes!

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Lamb in Yogurt Sauce – Laban Emmo aka Shakriyeh

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This Lebanese dish is cooked with lamb meat (usually shank) and yogurt, and served with a side dish of vermicelli rice (recipe on this website). It’s tasty, comforting, healthy and easy to prepare. Traditionally, it’s made using goat or sheep milk yogurt but I do it with cow milk Greek ...

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Pork Filet, Smoked Sausage and Mushroom Casserole

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This is a high protein double meat dish, ideal for family and friends gatherings!

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