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Roasted Lamb Cutlets in Tomato Sauce
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.
Read moreLinguine alla Puttanesca (Harlot Sauce)
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 ...
Read moreAubergine (Eggplant) Involtini or Rolls
Eggplant or aubergine Involtini is the epitome of Italian comfort food. The baked eggplant rolls are stuffed with ricotta and some herbs then baked with a delicious tomato sauce which in turn is topped with melted mozzarella. It’s a great vegetarian recipe for preparing in advance. NB: I used to ...
Read moreMeatballs, Rice and Tomato soup – Chorbet Keema
This Lebanese soup is made with bite-size lamb or beef meatballs. The meatballs are made out of Kafta which is a mix of minced meat, onions, parsley, and spices. (Kafta recipe is on this website) Once the meatballs are ready, the soup is quite simple to make!
Read morePotato & Chicken Pie
This recipe is similar to the shepherd’s or cottage pies. Instead of minced meat, it is done with small chunks of chicken (breasts or thighs) or turkey leftovers, and some vegetables. It is particularly convenient for those who like white meat but not red.
Read moreStuffed Courgettes, Aubergines and Peppers
There are a variety of vegetables that can be stuffed with either minced meat or a mix of rice and minced meat; also with rice and herbs in the vegan/vegetarian version. In Lebanon the vegetables used are courgettes, aubergines, sweet peppers, cabbage leaves, vine leaves, Swiss chard leaves, tomatoes and ...
Read moreChicken Cacciatore – Chicken Hunter-Style
This Recipe is Italian (Tuscan more precisely). The French have their own version, called “Poulet Chasseur”(same meaning) which is quite similar. I prefer though the Italian one because of some additional ingredients that I like. This dish is usually made with thighs and/or drumsticks, or also a whole chicken cut ...
Read moreOssobuco & Gremolata (Italian Cross-Cut Shanks)
Ossobuco is a speciality of Lombard, a region in Italy. The cross-cut shanks (usually veal meat) are cooked with some vegetables, white wine and broth. It is garnished with Gremolata, a mix of parsley, garlic & lemon zest. It is usually served with either polenta or risotto. I like to ...
Read moreRatatouille with Added Chickpeas
You certainly have tasted or at least know about this classic French vegetable stew, done with courgettes, aubergines and peppers. In my recipe, I add cooked chickpeas for extra protein, a must for vegans!
Read moreCauliflower Florets in Tomato Sauce
To change from the steamed or boiled cauliflower, You can prepare this very healthy vegetable with tomato sauce. To obtain the right taste, you need to fry the cauliflower florets. The best is to airfry with 1 or 2 tbsp of olive oil. If you don’t have an airfryer then ...
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