While I await Mike Minassian‘s next lahmajoun report, I thought I’d share a dessert recipe my husband was eager for me to make. We’ll get…
The Great Lahmajoun Dough Experiment Part Yergoo (2)
I’ve got to hand it to Mike Minassian… he’s not a quitter. He diligently set out to find the perfect lahmajoun dough recipe described so…
‘The Great Lahmajoun Dough Experiment’ has begun!
In case you missed reading about the purpose of The Great Lahmajoun Dough Experiment, please click here. I sent Mike Minassian four lahmajoun dough recipes,…
“The Great Lahmajoun Dough Experiment” featuring Mike Minassian
This story was inspired by a simple email from Mike Minassian who resides in Cordoba, Argentina. (Little did he know what his request would involve!)…
Kadaif Bird’s Nests with Custard and Fresh Fruit
What does one do with a half-pound of kadaif (spelling varies!) dough left in the freezer? Make bird’s nests, of course! What filling would one…
Calling all Kharpertsis – or anyone else who might know …
Roxanne, a reader from Connecticut, sent me an urgent request: She wrote, “My mom is desperate to find a recipe to make tatchoun – a powder she…
Homemade Apricot Leather
Apricot leather is one of my daughter’s favorite treats, so whenever I’m in a Middle Eastern store, I always pick up a package for her. …
Jerusalem Garden Cafe, Asheville, NC – a real find for foodies
In case you’ve been wondering where we’ve been, here’s the scoop. Since late July, we’ve been visiting family and friends in NJ, NY, CT, RI, ME,…
Faloodeh – or- Paludeh ye Shirazi: A frozen angel hair rice noodles and cream dessert
As I was organizing my pantry, I saw a partial bag of thin rice noodles that I’d used for a Thai recipe a long time…
Watermelon and Peaches with Vanilla Yogurt Topping
Summer is a time when food preparation should be simple and flexible. This warm-weather, fruity dessert can be served at a picnic or at a…