Freekeh Risotto: An Ancient Levantine Grain Meets Italian Method
Green wheat harvested early and burned in the field, cooked with the patience Italians give arborio. Smoky, chewy and considerably harder to overcook than rice.
Jan 22, 2026

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Green wheat harvested early and burned in the field, cooked with the patience Italians give arborio. Smoky, chewy and considerably harder to overcook than rice.
Jan 22, 2026

Tender grape leaves stuffed with spiced rice and beef, then simmered in a lemony broth. A patient dish that rewards slow cooking and care.
Jan 30, 2025

Layered bulgur and meat with a savory spiced filling, baked until golden. This show-stopping Lebanese dish is easier than it looks.
Jul 25, 2024

Tender chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon, and warm spices, then grilled on skewers. A beloved Lebanese street food and dinner party showstopper.
Nov 20, 2024

A Levantine spice blend and a Mexican corn tortilla share no history at all. What they share is a logic, and that turns out to be entirely enough to build on.
Mar 11, 2026

Japanese buckwheat noodles dressed with a Levantine sesame sauce. The two sesame pastes are near relatives, and date syrup does the job mirin was already doing.
May 27, 2026

Master this beloved Lebanese pilaf of brown lentils, caramelized onions, and fluffy rice. A peasant dish elevated by technique and care.
Sep 15, 2023
