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Grilled Beef Patties with Tomato Sauce + Yogurt on Pita Bread

November 18, 2014
Food + Culture, Grilled Foods, Made by Me, Main Courses, Meat, Recipe Box, The Khohanotz
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Who said casual weeknight-entertaining has to be boring?

This simple yet wow-worthy recipe is sure to please your guests and get rave reviews. Grilled beef patties, kofte, are layered on lightly toasted pita bread and covered in tomato sauce, a garlicky yogurt sauce, chili oil and an array of optional garnishes.

Pastitsio | Oven-Baked Greek Macaroni

September 4, 2014
Casserole, Food + Culture, Kid Friendly Eats, Main Courses, Meat, Noodles + Pasta, Recipe Box, The Khohanotz
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Just in time for Fall. Comfort food that surely brings out childhood memories; just like your Yaya (grandmother) used to make.

Pastítsio (pa-STEE-tsee-oh) is the Greek version of a Mediterranean lasagna-style pasta pie; composed of layers of tubular long macaroni, a meat-based sauce (makaronia me kimá) and finished off with an egg-based custard or Mornay sauce (a white sauce, Béchamel, with cheese).

Start by making your meat sauce to give it enough time to cool. There’s no recipe here, pretty much anything goes, but you do need to let it simmer for at least an hour on the stove.

For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

THANKSGIVING RECIPES | Side Dishes

November 18, 2013
Autumn, Casserole, Entertaining, Food + Culture, Gratin, Holiday Cooking, Noodles + Pasta, Pulses + Grains, Sides, Stuffing + Dressing, Thanksgiving, Vegetables
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For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

THANKSGIVING RECIPES | Turkey, Ham, Lamb, Pork + Alternative Options

November 16, 2013
Autumn, Entertaining, Food + Culture, Gatherings, Holiday Cooking, Meat, Poultry + Game, Seafood, Thanksgiving
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For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

THANKSGIVING RECIPES | Breads + Rolls

November 13, 2013
Autumn, Breads + Savory Pastries, Entertaining, Food + Culture, Gatherings, Holiday Cooking, Holidays, Thanksgiving
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For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

THANKSGIVING RECIPES | Starters, Small Bites + Salads

November 11, 2013
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For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

ATAYEF | Stuffed Pancake Turnovers, a dessert specialty of the Levant

October 6, 2013
Breakfast + Brunch, Desserts, Food + Culture, Made by Me, Recipe Box, The Khohanotz
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Atayef, Katayif, Qatayef

Although commonly labeled as Arabic pancakes, these feel more like British crumpets to me; a griddle cake stuffed with cheese, clotted cream or nuts and served as dessert.

Taste Lebanon | Food Trekking Across Lebanon with Bethany Kehdy

June 1, 2013
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A culinary journey across Lebanon; a personal and intimate’ look inside Lebanese kitchens, bakeries, farm fields, souks, local joints, gourmet restaurants and more.

Bethany Kehdy, Lebanese-American food author, blogger and founder of Food Blogger Connect, is the founder of Taste Lebanon, a boutique travel & service collective. In collaboration with the Lebanese Ministry of Tourism, they aim at delivering anything but a cookie-cutter tour experience.


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Grilled Beef Patties with Tomato Sauce + Yogurt on Pita Bread

Who said casual weeknight-entertaining has to be boring?

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Just in time for Fall. Comfort food that surely brings out childhood memories; just like your Yaya (grandmother) used to make.

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THANKSGIVING RECIPES | Pies, Tarts + Galettes

For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

THANKSGIVING RECIPES | Side Dishes

For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

THANKSGIVING RECIPES | Turkey, Ham, Lamb, Pork + Alternative Options

For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

THANKSGIVING RECIPES | Breads + Rolls

For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

THANKSGIVING RECIPES | Starters, Small Bites + Salads

For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

ATAYEF | Stuffed Pancake Turnovers, a dessert specialty of the Levant

Atayef, Katayif, Qatayef

Although commonly labeled as Arabic pancakes, these feel more like British crumpets to me; a griddle cake stuffed with cheese, clotted cream or nuts and served as dessert.

Taste Lebanon | Food Trekking Across Lebanon with Bethany Kehdy

A culinary journey across Lebanon; a personal and intimate’ look inside Lebanese kitchens, bakeries, farm fields, souks, local joints, gourmet restaurants and more.

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Who said casual weeknight-entertaining has to be boring?

Just in time for Fall. Comfort food that surely brings out childhood memories; just like your Yaya (grandmother) used to make.

For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

For hosts who love to feed family and friends, a crowd-pleasing spread that will surely simplify your menu planning and turn your Thanksgiving entertaining into a memorable day.

{ links to recipes and sources included under photos }

Atayef, Katayif, Qatayef

Although commonly labeled as Arabic pancakes, these feel more like British crumpets to me; a griddle cake stuffed with cheese, clotted cream or nuts and served as dessert.

A culinary journey across Lebanon; a personal and intimate’ look inside Lebanese kitchens, bakeries, farm fields, souks, local joints, gourmet restaurants and more.

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