Month: January 2014

Namoura (Semolina Cake)

Namoura (Semolina Cake)

  Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Grease a 13 by 9 pan with tahini. In a large  bowl mix together 4 cups semolina, 1 cup sugar 1/4 tsp baking soda, and 1 Tbsp baking powder. Melt 1 1/4 cup butter and mix into semolina.  Add 

Greek inspired Chicken with Orzo

Greek inspired Chicken with Orzo

This dish has a bit of a story behind it.  During our first years living in the Middle East, we had a Pizzeria. We had a number of journalists that used to frequent our shop and we became friends with some of them.  During these 

Lebanese Meat Pie (Sfeeha)

Lebanese Meat Pie (Sfeeha)

These delicious little “pizzas” can be found throughout the Middle East.  Their slightly tangy flavor goes well with sour cream or yogurt,   Begin by making the dough,  you can use your favorite pizza dough recipe, or the following: 3 Cups Flour 2 1/4 tsp.