Traditional Lebanese Recipes for Every Occasion

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),

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

  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