Whenever I meet someone who, like me, is of Middle Eastern heritage, it’s guaranteed that within five minutes of learning this fact, I will turn the conversation to kibbeh. From there, we will ...

When shopping, make sure to purchase fine-grained bulgur; medium or coarse-grained bulgur won't hydrate well (it must be cooked) and will produce very crunchy kibbeh. While sumac isn't essential for ...

Niter kibbeh is a spiced clarified butter that is a staple ingredient in Ethiopian cooking. Aromatics like onion and ginger ...

This north Syrian dish of tomato soup with kibbeh meatballs is fragrant with allspice and fresh cilantro. Roll the beef-rice mixture into 1-inch balls. In a small dish, combine the oil and lemon juice ...

(Mass Appeal) – Kibbeh is the national dish of Lebanon, and can be cooked in any number of ways. Nadim Kashouh, owner of Nadim’s Downtown Mediterranean Grill, is showing us his recipe for kibbeh balls ...

1. To make the Walnut Sauce: Soak the bread in the milk and then squeeze out excess milk. In a food processor fitted with the steel blade or in a blender, blend walnut pieces, parsley, cilantro, bread ...

The delicate flavor of this Middle Eastern tartare telegraphs "special occasion." Any leftovers (which are unlikely) can be spiked with dried mint leaves, shaped into patties and pan-fried. This ...

Ask Louise Eassa about making the spinach pies that are a staple of the St. Elias Middle Eastern Cultural Festival, and she’ll warn you it takes time. In fact, she makes it a two-day process. “You ...

Kousa Mihshi (Lebanese Stuffed Squash), Red Lentil Kibbeh; all about capers. Test cook Carmen Dongo makes host Julia Collin Davison Kousa Mihshi (Lebanese Stuffed Squash). Tasting expert Jack Bishop ...

St. Anthony/St. George Maronite Church, Wilkes-Barre, will hold its annual Kibbee Food Festival at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 11. Menu includes kibbee nayeh, fried kibbee, grape leaves, koussa, hummus, ...

Note: Adapted from Poopa Dweck’s “Aromas of Aleppo.” A meat grinder is required for this recipe. Rice flour can be found at Asian markets and well-stocked supermarkets. 1. Grind the chuck roast in a ...