simple, clean recipes with bold flavors
These kababs are true to their name. Chicken cubes are submerged in yogurt based marinade that is flavored primarily with Aleppo Pepper. Aleppo pepper is, like its name suggests, a pepper native to Aleppo, Syria. It has a subtle yet unique flavor unlike your basic paprika. It has notes of earthy cumin and a very light spice that pairs perfectly with the yogurt and lemon juice...
I always remember my summer in Lahore fondly. We spent our days having so much fun that the scorching heat never really bothered us. The peak noon hours were spent playing dark room or cards, then we ran outside to play once the sun settled a bit. We always came back to the sound of the blender whirring in the kitchen, and we knew what it meant. Right as we settled on what to watch on tv (there wasn't much to choose from in the 90's) a large tray of homemade fries and glasses full to the brim with cold coffee would be set in front of us...
Chicken Kafta is just Lebanese style chicken kababs, and they're my favorite. These are so delicious and so versatile. You can serve them over a bed of rice, jeweled with toasted almonds and sumac onions. Make a batch and keep it in the fridge for a quick pita sandwich, or simply add to your salad for some extra protein. This recipe will become a family favorite that tastes just like you got it from your favorite Lebanese restaurant...
I love anything that starts with puff pastry, and these savory tarts are no different. They are so simple but there's beauty in their simplicity. I love using up leftover vegetables in these. Cheese, vegetables and dough make for the best flavor combinations, but you can add any protein of your choice as well. These are great to serve at parties because they are bite sized, but you can also make a large one and cut it to serve. They're also a great light snack to break your fast with during Ramadan.