Zaatar is the bitter herbs eaten by the Israelites on their flight from Egypt. Zaatar is the Arabic term for thyme and the generic term for a spice blend of thyme, sumac (generally unavailable in the United States), toasted sesame seeds and salt. Zaatar is most often rolled onto Shanklish (an tangy artisan Lebanese cheese),
[ Get Full Recipe ]2 packages Jemila Grape Leave Stuffing Mix 1 15oz can of chic peas/ garbanzo beans 1 package Jemila Grape Vine Leaves 1 medium onion, chopped fine 1⁄4 cup olive oil 1⁄4 cup lemon juice 5 cloves garlic, sliced heavy dish, that fits in pot Optional ingredients 1/2 cup frozen spinach -OR- 1 cup fresh
[ Get Full Recipe ]12 pound Turkey 2 pounds ground lamb or beef 2 packages Jemila Grape Leaf Stuffing Mix 2 cup water 3 heaping tablespoons pine nuts Turkey should be fully defrosted and cleaned before starting. Brown the Pine Nuts in a 6 quart pot on medium high heat. Keep stirring to prevent burning. Empty the pine Nuts
[ Get Full Recipe ]Jemila’s Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage Leaves You will need: 1 package Jemila Grape Leaf Stuffing Mix 2 large heads of cabbage 1# ground beef (or 3/4 beef, 1/4 lamb) 2 1/2 tsp. butter, melted and cooled to room temp. 1/4 c lemon juice 5 cloves garlic, sliced heavy dish, that fits in pot Mix together Jemila
[ Get Full Recipe ]Pizza Crust using Lebanese Bread Mix For a 11 3⁄4 X 17 pizza you will need: 2 packages of Jemila Lebanese Bread Mix 10 ounces warm water Olive Oil Mixing Bowl 11 3⁄4 X17 inch sheet pan, Jemila Baklava Pan Mix the Jemila Lebanese Bread Mix and water till smooth and well developed. Let rest
[ Get Full Recipe ]Pine Nut Sauce (Taratoor bi Snoobar) 1 Garlic clove 1 t Salt 2 Slices white bread -crusts removed and cubed 2 cups Pine Nuts 1⁄4 t Cayenne Pepper Juice of 2 lemons 1 T Olive oil Cover the bread crumbs with warm water for 10 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water. Put Pine Nuts, moistened
[ Get Full Recipe ]Pine Nut Macaroons Makes 35 Macaroons 2 Cups Marzipan 1 3⁄4 Cups superfine sugar 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla or lemon extract Pinch of cinnamon Pinch of allspice 2 egg whites 4 T Pine Nuts Icing sugar In a large bowl beat marzipan and sugar with an electric blender until creamy; beat in vanilla or lemon extract
[ Get Full Recipe ]2/3 Cup Basil 1/3 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese 1⁄2 Cup Olive Oil 2 T Pine nuts 1⁄2 t Salt 1 clove of Garlic Place all ingredients in a blender, cover and blend on high until sauce is smooth and thoroughly mixed.
[ Get Full Recipe ]Roasted: Spread 1 layer of Pine Nuts on a cookie sheet. Place in an oven at 250 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Serve in a bowl like peanuts. Trail Mix: Roast Pine Nuts as above. Add to your favorite trail mix or nut mix. Mashed Potatoes: Brown Pine Nuts to a golden brown in butter, stir
[ Get Full Recipe ]FOR THE KIBBEE: 1 package JEMILA Kibbee Mix 16 oz. canned pumpkin 1 cup flour 1 1⁄4 cups cold water all-spice or cinnamon, to taste (optional) FOR THE FILLING: 1⁄2 lb frozen spinach, thawed 1 small onion, diced 1⁄4 cup olive oil 1 oz. crushed pecans or walnuts juice from 1⁄2 lemon 1 teaspoon
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