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One of the many great things about my home state of Michigan is that there are lots of Lebanese populating… The post A great day for football appeared first on Maureen Abood .

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Lemon Chicken is one of the best–and easiest–ways to prepare chicken! It’s big on lemon flavor, and the chicken is… The post Lemon Chicken appeared first on Maureen Abood .

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I was always someone who was bothered by the division of labor in our house growing up. Boys mowed the… The post Meet me at the grill appeared first on Maureen Abood .

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I’ve written about cousins in all sorts of ways here (i.e., see this and this and this and this). My cousin-factor is blessedly high. There are the… The post Lebanese Cousin-Love ap...

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Homemade mint sauce is one of the most delicious condiments, and so simple to make with just a few ingredients.… The post Mint Sauce appeared first on Maureen Abood .

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These pickled eggs are a little tangy and delicious served as a snack, appetizer, or salad topping. They also make… The post Pickled Eggs appeared first on Maureen Abood .

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I used to kick-box. A lot. And I loved to brag about it. What’d you do today? Oh, not much,… The post The Baking Stress Reliever appeared first on Maureen Abood .

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This post, from 2011!, comes to us from my sister Peggy, our yahnieh-maker extraordinaire … As the youngest of five in… The post Little Sister makes a stew appeared first on Maureen Abood...

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This is the original story post that I wrote when I first started making za’atar popcorn, in 2015! I don’t… The post At the Movies appeared first on Maureen Abood .

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The knafeh was the saving grace that morning. We were driving from Beirut to Tripoli on a quest, my quest,… The post A bakery outing in Tripoli appeared first on Maureen Abood .

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My Sticky Date Cake recipe is rich with caramel sauce, a very moist crumb, and simple to make. This cake… The post Sticky Date Cake appeared first on Maureen Abood .

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Homemade garlic knots are simple to shape and bake, and taste so good with garlicky za’atar on top. My easy… The post Garlic Knots with Za’atar appeared first on Maureen Abood .

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Moghrabieh is the beloved Lebanese chicken stew, full of aromatic spices and large couscous pearls by that same name, moghrabieh.… The post Moghrabieh, Lebanese Chicken Couscous Soup appeare...

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Learn how to cook couscous and all about this delicious pilaf. Couscous is simple to prepare, but knowing the types… The post What is couscous, and how to cook all varieties appeared first o...

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This is my original story and family memory post when I published the recipe for Lebanese Lifft pickles. Click over… The post Aunt Hilda’s love language appeared first on Maureen Abood .

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