Anissa Helou
Cooking
Ramadan Date Cookies from Anissa Helou’s New Cookbook, ‘Feast’
Make these irresistible date and cinnamon filled cookies in a fragrant, rose water and orange blossom-scented dough.
Culture
The Camel Trek: In Search of an Unexpected Delicacy
After Anissa Helou tried a camel meatball in Syria, she had to find it again.
Recipes
Meatballs with Tahini Sauce
The meatballs are rolled in millet and then fried for a delicious, crunchy texture.
Cooking
The 5 Middle Eastern Pantry Staples, from Pomegranate Molasses to Ras-El-Hanout
From pomegranate molasses to ras-el-hanout, the 5 most common (and important) Middle Eastern ingredients to keep in your pantry
Recipes
Middle Eastern Grilling Recipes, from Lamb Chops and Tabbouleh to Pickles and Dips
Middle Eastern grilling recipes, from lamb chops and tabbouleh to pickles and dips, from cookbook author Anissa Helou
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Mint and Cumin-Spiced Lamb Chops
With lamb rib chops, we insist you leave the fat on the bone.
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Spiced Lamb Burger
As the lamb cooks inside the pita, the fat will render into the bread, creating a crunchy, compact, vibrantly flavored meat pie that’s unlike any burger you’ve ever had.
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Yogurt with Fresh Figs, Honey, and Pine Nuts
Warming the honey with rose water infuses it with flavor.
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Tomato and Cabbage Tabbouleh
A proper tabbouleh will be mainly vegetables and herbs, with just a smattering of bulgur threaded through.
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Sweet and Tangy Hummus
Red pepper paste gives this garlic-free hummus its color and smoky-sweet flavor; find it in Middle Eastern markets or online.
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Pink Pickled Turnips
The turnips will taste great after just one week in the pickling liquid, but for that full-on saturated pink hue, let them sit for two full weeks.
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Moroccan Chicken Brochettes
Dark-meat chicken is the best for grilling: Unlike lean breasts, thighs have plenty of fat, so they won’t dry out.
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Lebanese Tomato “Salsa”
Briefly cooking the tomatoes is key—the finished sauce should still be very fresh-tasting.
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Cilantro-Parsley Chutney
This sauce goes with pretty much any grilled meat; stir leftovers into yogurt to make a dip.