Lebanese Fattoush Salad
Lebanese Fattoush Salad The Fattoush Salad is a classic Middle Eastern salad. And like most classic dishes, there are many variations on a common theme. Some families add purslane leaves or mâche. Other
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Grilled Lamb Kabobs – Kafta, Kofta or Kufta
Is it Kafta, Kofta or Kufta? Well, it depends. I’ve seen it – and heard it referred to – as all three. But those three words all point to the same delicious thing: lamb
Ye Olde College Inn – Food, Faith, Family in New Orleans
Ye Olde College Inn: Food, Faith & Family in New Orleans Ye Olde College Inn is a classic family neighborhood restauarant in uptown New Orleans, and it is located right across the street
Cream of Hatch Chile Soup with Corn, Tomatoes, and Sausage
Another Excellent Recipe for Hatch Chiles Last week I told the story of how I came across a great deal on Hatch chiles. I got 3 pounds for only $0.99! The first
Hatch Chile Chicken Tortilla Soup
What’s the Big Deal about Hatch Chiles? Hatch chiles are special for a number of reasons. First of all they make their appearance each year only in the months of August and
Lebanese Stuffed Bell Peppers with Labneh
Bell Peppers Are Perfect for Stuffing I used to not like bell peppers. Of course, I would eat them if they were cooked down until they were soft and had virtually no texture.
“My Pizza” by Jim Lahey… And the American Dream
My Pizza: All Pizza Is My Pizza I love pizza. That’s no secret. As a matter of fact, pizza is my favorite food, and it has been all my life. With amazing
Mint Julep – A Refreshing Summer Cocktail
The Mint Julep: A Refined Southern Beverage Like the Sazerac (another refined southern beverage), the Mint Julep’s base liquor is bourbon. A connoisseur of bourbon can easily discern and appreciate the differences
Pita: The Flatbread of the Middle East
Pita: A Flatbread Known by Many Names Bread has been referred to as the staff of life, because bread has been seen as a life-giving necessity in cultures across the globe. It is
Naan: The Flatbread of India
A recipe by Craig Poirier. Naan: The Flatbread of India Craig Poirier has done it again. Just the other day he sent me his recipe for Yellow Split Pea Curry over Rice. And
Smothered Okra with Tomatoes and Onions
Okra and Conversion of the Heart (Sorta…) When I was a kid, I hated okra. I would even pick it out of my gumbo and set it on a plate or a paper
Yellow Split Pea Curry Over Rice
A recipe by Craig Poirier. Yellow Split Pea Curry Over Rice… Via Facebook 😉 Craig Poirier is a friend of mine. I’ve never met him in person. We have only met via Facebook.
