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7
Sep, 2022
Lebanese Fattoush

Lebanese Fattoush

Sumac
Sumac Flower

Fattoush

Fattoush is the beloved Lebanese salad of infinite variations. Perfect for hot weather, crunchy, fresh vegetables make up the majority of this dish and are unique to each family.  

Sumac

The authenticity of fattoush lies with sumac and the crisp flatbread, similar to croutons. A crushed red berry, sumac provides a distinct, tart flavor similar to lemon, and is incredibly common in Middle Eastern dishes.

Add Grilled Meat or Vegetables

Serve fattoush with grilled chicken, beef, or vegetables seasoned with our Lebanese Baharat blend. Pure dry-roasted cooked garbanzo beans make another good addition.

Alternatively, go for another Lebanese classic: Shawarma.

Variations​
Fattoush Spices

[1] Allspice, black pepper, cinnamon, fenugreek, cloves, ginger, nutmeg

[2] Sumac

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Lebanese Fattoush

Lebanese Fattoush

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Fattoush is a beloved Lebanese salad with endless regional and family variations. Especially perfect for warm weather, it’s built around crunchy, fresh vegetables—each household choosing its own mix for a personal touch.
The Key: Sumac and Crisp Flatbread
What gives fattoush its signature flavor is sumac, a crushed red berry with a tart, lemony taste. It’s a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine and brings a bright zing to the dish. Paired with toasted flatbread pieces (think Middle Eastern croutons), it creates the perfect balance of texture and flavor.
Make It a Meal
Fattoush shines on its own, but it also pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, beef, or vegetables seasoned with our Lebanese Baharat blend. For a plant-based twist, toss in dry-roasted garbanzo beans for a satisfying, protein-rich addition.
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Lebanese
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Salad Base

  • 3 cups lettuce cut into 1/2-inch strips

Firm Ingredients

  • 1 Persian cucumber
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup red radish halved and sliced

Soft Ingredients

  • 1 medium tomato

Protein

  • 1 lb chicken breast tenders, or thighs

Crunchy Toppings

  • 2 pita bread cut into 1x1 inches chips

Fresh Herbs

  • 1/2 cup flat parsley or mint chopped

Dressing

  • lemon juice
  • olive and vegetable oil
  • pomegranate molasses or syrup optional

Fattoush Culinary Spice Kit

  • Pouch [1] Allspice, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, fenugreek, nutmeg, and ginger for the protein
  • POUCH [2] Sumac for the salad

Optional

  • sliced onions, and/or grated garlic
  • dry-roasted pre-cooked garbanzo beans
  • Serve with extra pita bread

Instructions
 

Dry-Marinade

  • Cut chicken into 1/4-inch thin strips.
  • Rub them with salt to taste and all Fattoush [1] spices until all strips are evenly coated.
  • Place chicken in a sealed bag or container and let marinate in the fridge overnight.

Salad Dressing

  • In a CUP, mix 1 tbsp lemon juice, Fattoush [2] spices, salt to taste, and 1-2 tbsp olive oil.

Salad

  • Cut vegetables into bite-size pieces.
  • In a large BOWL, add all vegetables, herbs, and the dressing. and toss lightly.

Fry

  • In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
  • Fry pita chips in several batches until crisp. Take them out and set aside.
  • In the same PAN, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil over high heat.
  • Fry chicken strips until they turn brown.

Serve

  • Serve salad, pita chips, and chicken in separate bowls.
  • Everyone can create a salad plate with pita chips and chicken to taste.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

â–ª Substitute chicken with sirloin beef, or vegetables*.
â–ª Substitute pita bread with any flatbread.
â–ª Top meat with a tahini or yogurt sauce*.
â–ª Make Shawarma instead*.
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Sep, 2022
Persian Koofteh Tabrizi

Persian Koofteh Tabrizi

Persian Koofteh Tabrizi

Persian Koofteh Tabrizi

Giant meatballs filled with nuts and dried fruits

Koofteh Tabrizi Culinary Spice Blend:

Turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, coriander, rose petals, black pepper, cumin, mint

Indispensable Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground meat (beef, lamb, or any other)
  • 1 egg, 1-2 onions, tomato paste or puree or fresh tomatoes
  • parsley and/or other herbs (optional)
Suggested Sides
  • flatbread, cooked rice, couscous, or boiled potatoes
  • (lettuce) salad, radish, herbs, sautéed spinach,
    or any other steamed or cooked vegetables that you prefer
Optional Recommended Ingredients

Special meatball ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup yellow split peas 
  • 1 cup cooked rice (you can skip those for a more standard meatball version)

Optional filling or topping: 

  • 4 tbsp chopped nuts (walnuts)
  • 1/3 cup dried fruits (cranberries)
  • 1 egg (optional filling, if you like it)
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FAQ

  • Our Persian advieh spice blend includes turmeric, cardamom, roses, and mint.
  • Nuts and dried fruits as filling or topping.
  • Split peas and rice are mixed with the meat.
  • The authentic meatballs are gigantic to allow for a filling. Their preparation takes a bit longer. We recommend this version for home chefs looking for a challenge.

Here are some suggestions to save preparation time:

  • Make the recipe when you have leftover rice.
  • Cook the rice and the lentils up to 3 days beforehand. Tip: Let it cook while you prepare a different dinner.
There are plenty of ways to make the recipe easier while keeping the incredible flavor. In the order easy to easiest:
  • Skip the filling, and make standard size meatballs.
  • The Breeze Way:
    Skip the split peas and rice.
    Just reduce the herbs to 1 tbsp chopped herbs and add 2 tbsp breadcrumbs or almond meal.
  • Make your standard meatball-tomato sauce recipe and season it to taste with the Persian spice blend.

If for any reason, your meatballs don’t hold the form or fall apart during cooking in the pot, you won’t loose any of the flavor. Just crumble them up to mix with the sauce and cook them shorter, about 15 minutes.

For any other questions, please send us an email [click on icon on the top left] or contact our support team [click on icon on the bottom right].

2
Aug, 2022
Maghrebi Chermoula Tagine

Maghrebi Chermoula Tagine

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Maghrebi Chermoula Tagine

Maghrebi Chermoula Tagine

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Chermoula is a fragrant marinade hailing from North Africa, particularly popular across the Maghreb, from Tunisia to Morocco. With a base of fresh herbs, it shares similarities with South American chimichurri. Traditionally, it's used in slow-cooked tagines with fish or chicken, but it also makes a fantastic seasoning for grilled meats, fish, or vegetables.
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Algerian, Libyan, Moroccan, Tunisian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1.5 lbs fish filet * for instance: salmon, halibut, sea bass, or red snapper

Fresh Produce

  • 6 tbsp finely chopped herbs: cilantro and parsley 50:50 **
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Chermoula Culinary Spice Kit

  • Paprika, cumin, garlic, tangerine peel

Optional

  • harissa chili paste or fresh chopped chilies

Suggested Sides

  • fresh bread
  • finely chopped tomatoes + cucumbers
  • carrot, potato, or couscous salad ****

Instructions
 

Prepare chermoula

  • Mix herbs, garlic, lemon juice, 3 tbsp oil, and Chermoula spices.
  • Optionally, add chilies to taste.

Marinate

  • Spread a thin layer of oil on the bottom of a BAKING DISH.
  • Place the fish * (skin-side down) in the BAKING DISH.
  • Season it with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Coat it evenly with chermoula.
  • Cover it with aluminum foil.
  • Let it marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Bake

  • Preheat the OVEN to 300°F. ***
  • Bake the fish for 15-20 minutes (for the meat: 1-2 hours), until it's cooked through.

Easier alternative (instead of marinate and bake):

  • Season chermoula with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Spread it over grilled fish, meat, or vegetables.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

* Substitute with 2 lbs chicken legs or lamb chops.
** If necessary, substitute cilantro with parsley.
*** Optionally, add carrots and/or bell pepper slices on top of the fish or chicken.
**** Couscous salad

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2
Apr, 2022
Middle Eastern Za'atar Tabbouleh

Middle Eastern Za’atar with Tabbouleh

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Middle Eastern Za'atar Tabbouleh

Middle Eastern Za'atar with Tabbouleh

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Za'atar is a beloved Middle Eastern spice blend, often served in restaurants as a tabletop condiment or mixed with olive oil for dipping. While recipes vary, the essential ingredients—sesame seeds, sumac, and thyme (or a similar herb)—create a deliciously nutty, tangy, and savory flavor profile. Its versatility makes it irresistible: try it with roasted chicken, vegetables, on pizza, in hummus, or as a flavorful dip!
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 3 Servings

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1 lb chicken thighs or breast* cut in half

Fresh Produce

  • 3 cloves garlic grated
  • 2 medium tomatoes finely chopped or halved cherry tomatoes
  • 2 bunch flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp mint leaves chopped (opt.)
  • 3 spring onions thinly sliced
  • 1 Persian cucumber diced (opt.)
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper finely diced (opt.)
  • 2-3 limes or lemons for juice

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • 1 oz fine bulgur couscous, or quinoa (cooked)
  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Za'atar Culinary Spice Kit Ingredients:

  • White sesame seeds, sumac, coriander, thyme, cumin, black peppercorn, salt

Alternative Recipe: Za'atar Fritters

  • 1 lb potatoes or carrots, grated
  • 1 lb zucchini, grated
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup yogurt, plain 

Instructions
 

Marinade

  • In a CONTAINER, mix Za'atar spices, garlic, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp oil.
  • Add chicken. Mix well. Cover.
  • Let it marinate in the fridge overnight.

Tabbouleh

  • Mix bulgur with tomatoes, parsley, onions, and 1 tbsp lime juice, and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Optionally add mint, cucumber and/or bell pepper.
  • Let it rest in the fridge for 2 to 24 hours.

Fry

  • In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil and fry the chicken on both sides until tender inside and crisp on the outside.
  • Let it rest 5 minutes.

Serve

  • Cut chicken in small slices and serve it with tabbouleh.
  • Enjoy!

Alternative Recipe: Za'atar Fritters - Option 1

  • Mix all ingredients, except the yogurt, well and season with Za'atar & pepper to taste.
  • In a PAN, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat.
  • For each fritter, place 1/4 cup of the mixture into the PAN, and flatten it slightly.
  • Fry the fritters until they turn golden brown on both sides.
  • Serve the fritters with the yogurt.

Alternative Recipe: Za'atar Fritters - Option 2

  • Season the mixture only with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Season the yogurt with Za'atar spices to taste.
  • Serve the fritters with the yogurt.

Alternative: Za'atar Meatballs

  • Spice up your favorite meatball recipe by adding za'atar to the meat mixture. 

Notes

  • Substitute chicken with salmon or other fish filet.
  • If using chicken breast, pound it for even thickness.

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2
Dec, 2021
Turkish Biber Dolması

Turkish Biber Dolması

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Turkish Biber Dolması

Turkish Biber Dolması

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Aromatic stuffed vegetables are a Turkish specialty. For Biber Dolması, small green bell peppers with thin skin are simmered in a light tomato sauce. The typical filling is a meat and rice mixture seasoned with mint, parsley, and regional dried peppers. Our blend features the mild and fruity pepper from Aleppo. For a vegetarian version combine raisin and pine nuts with rice.
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Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Turkish
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 6 oz ground beef [1] or lamb, pork, or poultry

Fresh Produce

  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4-5 medium bell peppers green [2]

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • 1.5 cups short grain rice raw, rinsed
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 3-5 cups broth of your choice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Biber Dolması Culinary Spice Kit

  • Paprika, Aleppo pepper, mint, cumin, black pepper

Suggested Sides

  • fresh bread
  • fresh lettuce salad

Instructions
 

1. Prepare the Broth

  • In a BOWL, Dissolve tomato puree in 3 cups of broth.

2. Prepare the Filling

  • In a BOWL, combine all remaining ingredients except the bell peppers and additional broth.
  • Add Biber Dolması spices and salt to taste. Mix well.

3. Prepare the Bell Peppers

  • Cut off the tops of each bell pepper and remove the seeds.
  • Fill each bell pepper with the mixture from step 2.

4. Cook

  • Select a POT wide enough to snugly accommodate all bell peppers in a single layer.
  • In the POT, arrange the filled bell peppers in the pot with their tops facing upward. Optionally, cover them with the bell pepper tops.
  • Pour the tomato-broth mixture from step 1 around the bell peppers.
  • Add more broth until it reaches about two-thirds of the height of the bell peppers. Adjust salt to taste.
  • Cover the pot and bring the broth to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Cook for approximately 30 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked.

Serve

  • Serve with optional sides and enjoy!

Notes

[1] Substitute meat with 1 cup of raisins and pine nuts.
[2] If you can find small thin bell peppers, double the amount of bell peppers and use a wider pot.
Optionally, substitute green bell peppers with other colored bell peppers, zucchini, or a combination of both.

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Turkish Biber Dolması

Turkish Biber Dolması

Aromatic stuffed vegetables are a Turkish specialty. For Biber Dolması, small green bell peppers with thin skin are simmered in a light tomato sauce. The typical filling is a meat and rice mixture seasoned with mint, parsley, and regional dried peppers. Our blend features the mild and fruity pepper from Aleppo. For a vegetarian version combine raisin and pine nuts with rice.

Protein

  • 6 oz ground beef* (or lamb, pork, or poultry)

Fresh Produce

  • 1 onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup parsley (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4-5 medium green bell peppers**/***

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • 1.5 cups short grain rice (raw, rinsed)
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 3-5 cups broth (of your choice)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Biber Dolması Culinary Spice Kit

  • Paprika, Aleppo pepper, mint, cumin, black pepper

Suggested Sides

  • fresh bread
  • fresh salad

Prepare

  1. Dissolve tomato puree in 3 cups broth.

  2. [Step 2] In a BOWL, add all remaining ingredients, except the bell peppers and broth. Add Biber Dolması spices and salt to taste. Mix well.

  3. Of each bell pepper, cut off the top and clean out the seeds.

  4. Fill them with the mixture from [step 2].

  5. Find a POT that is wide enough to tightly fit all bell peppers in one layer.

Cook

  1. In the POT, place filled bell peppers with the top up. Optionally, cover with the bell pepper top.
  2. Pour tomato-broth around them.
  3. Add more broth up to 2/3 of the height of the bell peppers. Add salt to taste.
  4. Cover the POT. Bring broth to a boil.
  5. Turn heat to medium-low.
  6. Cook for about 30 minutes until the rice is cooked.
  7. Enjoy!
* Substitute meat with 1 cup of raisins and pine nuts.
** If you can find small thin bell peppers, double the amount of bell peppers and use a wider pot.
*** Substitute green bell peppers with other colored bell peppers, zucchini, or both.
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Turkish
Aleppo pepper, mint, paprika
3
Nov, 2021
Egyptian Dukkah

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Egyptian Dukkah

Egyptian Dukkah - Variation

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Dukkah is a traditional Egyptian blend of spices and nuts, typically featuring sesame and hazelnuts. Our modern take incorporates fennel and hemp seeds for a unique flavor profile. Optionally, consider including rosemary or oregano.
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Egyptian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 9 small lamb chops [1] trimmed

Fresh Produce

  • 1 lb sweet potatoes [2] cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1/2 lb Brussels sprouts [2] trimmed and halved lengthwise
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • 1/4 cup ground hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, or pistachios optional
  • 1 tbsp white sesame seeds optional
  • oil
  • salt & pepper

Culinary Spice Blend Options

  • 1 pouch Dukkah spices - Original Coriander and cumin, toasted
  • 1 pouch Dukkah spices - Variation Coriander and cumin, toasted, hemp seeds, fennel, orange peel, mild chili flakes 

Instructions
 

Preheat the OVEN to 400°F.

  • In a BOWL, mix sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts with 2 tbsp oil, and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Place all in one layer on a non-sticking BAKING SHEET.
  • Cook vegetables in the OVEN for 30-40 minutes, turning midway.

Shortly before vegetables are done:

  • Season chops with salt & pepper to taste, and Dukkah spices.
  • In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil and fry garlic for 30 seconds over medium-low heat.
  • Add chops and fry them over medium heat until your desired doneness.

Serving Options

  • Sprinkle nuts and/or sesame seeds over plated dish.
  • Drizzle dish with pomegranate molasses.
  • Add a side of hummus sprinkled with lemon or sumac.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

[1] Substitute lamb with 1.25 lb chicken breast strips, filet mignon, pork chops, fish (salmon, halibut, cod), eggplant slices (1/2 inch), or seitan.
[2] Substitute vegetables with potatoes and/or carrots (in different colors).
Alternative - Quick Recipe:
  • Mix Dukkah spices with 2-4 tbsp olive oil, and salt to taste.
  • Optionally, add 1 tbsp sesame and/or nuts.
  • Enjoy as a dip with fresh baguette, mix it with cooked pasta, or drizzle it over baked vegetables.

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