by Foodosopher | Jun 13, 2019 | Dessert, Lebanese, Recipes, Rice
Different countries have their own twist on rice pudding. The Lebanese version of this dessert in unapologetically sweet and addictively creamy. My mom would only make rice pudding for special occasions or for special guests because making it meant she would...
by Foodosopher | Aug 22, 2018 | Healthy'ish, Lebanese, Main, Recipes, Rice
One of the healthiest recipes my mom makes. When I eat it I feel like Popeye eating a can of spinach. 1/4 cup Vegetable oil 1 Onion finely chopped 1/4 Pound lean ground beef 2 Tablespoons raw pine nuts 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 box of frozen...
by Foodosopher | Jul 26, 2018 | Healthy'ish, Lebanese, Main, Recipes, Rice
Stuffed zucchini (kousa mahshi) in tomato sauce is one of my top five favorite Lebanese dishes. You won’t find it in Arabic restaurants, it is more of a come home from school, as a kid, and find it on the stove top slowly bubbling away. Stuffing 1 cup short...
by Foodosopher | Oct 17, 2017 | Lebanese, Recipes, Rice
That’s right, we have decided that consuming one carb at a time was not enough, so we added a carb to a carb. Vermicelli rice is what is served alongside many Arabic dishes. It is usually made with basmati rice. My mom demonstrated the recipe and since she has...
by Foodosopher | Jul 17, 2017 | Celebrity Chefs' Recipes, Main, Recipes, Rice
Recipe by: Jean-Georges’s I got this recipe from The NYT Minimalist Mark Bittman. The only difference is that I use one pan for the whole process. My version is enough for two people with no leftovers. Double the recipe if needed. 1/4 cup of vegetable oil 1 leek 3...
