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...
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...
This stovetop chicken shawarma isn't slow roasted on a spit like traditional shawarma, but it has all the flavor and texture. Promise. The trick is in the cooking temperatures and a killer marinade that gives this amazing flavor. This shawarma is quick to make and is great in wraps, pita pockets and salads. Make a batch and keep it in your fridge and you'll have multiple lunch or dinner options ready in minutes!
Warm puffy circles of bread, steaming as you dip them in hummus. Man, that's gold. You'd be surprised at how easy is it to make pita bread in your own home, without a massive wood burning oven. The best part, the dough is just 4 ingredients, and water happened to be one of them. I used to make these all the time when I was in Germany, and I admit I don't make them as often here in Chicago because you can find ready made ones. But I made these yesterday and was reminded at how rewarding it is to make bread of any kind at home, so here it is, my super simple, absolute favorite recipe. Pita Bread...