Born in the Middle East and raised in Beirut, Lebanon. I love Arabic Food, but I did not begin to cook until I came to the United States in 2003.
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Marah Retherford
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Jun 12
Rice Vermicelli, East Meets West in the Middle
I really do not know who, where and why Rice Vermicelli was first “discovered”. I like to think that it was some poor mother making a simple stew for her family and had not enough rice, but some remaining vermicelli (thin spaghetti) and combined the two with butter / ghee. Rice Vermicelli is the traditional …
Jun 09
Lebanese Bemyeh Stew
When one thinks of Lebanese or Middle Eastern food, the first thing that comes to mind are the favorites; Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Shawarma, Kibbe, Falafel and Kabobs. The truth is that food from the Middle East is much more diverse, with significant influences throughout the centuries by many different cultures. Stews and …
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