Lebanese beet salad and avocado salad © linda dalal sawaya 2016 It’s not even officially spring yet, which is a month away, but the beginning of Lent symbolizes springtime in a way that makes me long for light, vegan dishes after a winter of more indulgent fare. It’s easy to be vegan with these … Continued
Arab America Television (AATV) is the voice of Arab America, streaming education and culture across America, and bridging the gap of prejudice and negative stereotypes directed against Arab Americans. We are seeking creative producers, musicians, and artists who are interested to share their video content on AATV. Get your message out to our audience via … Continued
mjaddarah and salata © linda dalal sawaya 2016 Mardi Gras is today as I write this, which marks the day before the beginning of Lent in Christian traditions, and the last day to feast before the Great Fast. A day or more of feasting occurs in many parts of the world prior to 40 days of … Continued
Cheese and yogurt making were weekly events in our Lebanese kitchen in Los Angeles for our big family. In the 1950s, growing up even in a major city like LA where there were possibly one or two Middle Eastern groceries, and a bakery, the village tradition of making cheeses (jibn and arishe) and laban and labne … Continued
tabbouli with sprouted quinoa © linda dalal sawaya 2016 The United Nations declared 2016 the UN International Year of the Pulses! What are pulses? Legumes including lentils, beans, and peas that create nitrogen when planted in the soil, and provide protein and other nutrients when eaten. Hommous may be celebrated internationally this year as an … Continued
shourbat makhlouta © linda dalal sawaya 2016 Hearty is an understatement! Shourbat makhlouta—the name of this hardy, protein-rich soup comes from the Arabic word for “mixed up” or “mixture” since it is made by “shopping” in your kitchen pantry for a little bit (literally 1 tablespoon) of every grain, legume, and bean that you have. Because I am an avid cook, as were my beloved … Continued
iced rose hips and primrose blooming in the snow! © linda dalal sawaya 2016 Happy New Year! Kul sinne wa intu salmine! (which means in Arabic something like “May every year be safe and healthy for you” and is the typical Arabic New Year’s greeting to friends and family. ameh with walnuts and … Continued
misson and picholine olives (left) Douma, Lebanon olive orchard © linda dalal sawaya 2015 The beauty of the olive tree, revered for centuries besides providing wealth of oil and fruit, has long been used as a symbol for peace. From ancient Greek and Roman coins, to symbolism in Christianity, to its use on the … Continued
Nus qamar almond crescent moon cookies © linda dalal sawaya 2015 In Alice’s Kitchen: Traditional Lebanese Cooking, I wrote “Mother’s secret recipe, these exquisite almond crescent moons…” and continued describing the irresistibleness of these cookies made for the holidays. As my Christmas gift to you, I am revealing the secret and sharing the full recipe here … Continued
lamb and rice stuffed cabbage rolls (malfouf mihshi bi lahme ou riz) © linda dalal sawaya 2015 Stuffing vegetables such as kousa, eggplants, tomatoes, peppers, and leaves such as grape, fig, cabbage, and chard is a time-honored tradition in the Mediterranean region. The Italians, Spanish, Greeks, Arabs, North Africans, and Eastern Europeans all do it … Continued
malfouf mihshi siyemi (Lebanese stuffed vegan cabbage rolls) © linda dalal sawaya 2015 Savoy cabbage, my dear Iraqi friend Aseel recently told me in a joking way, is “Sawaya cabbage”. This because my Lebanese last name, Sawaya, is not an Arabic word; I am told the name comes from Savoy, the region of northern Italy … Continued
Persian walnuts in my Oregon garden © linda dalal sawaya 2015 An ancient tree from Persia, the Persian walnut is one of the oldest food trees in the world. Its uses through the ages include medicinal, culinary, and as a brown dye. It thrives in a Mediterranean climate and is favored in our cuisine in … Continued
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