Category Archives: Lebanon

Kibbahh bahh

Posted on December 13, 2010 by lookwhaticancook

Kibbeh is a Lebanese national dish consisting of minced lamb, bulgur, and chopped onions.  Like Bubba from Forrest Gump reciting numerous shrimp plates, a Lebanese family could occupy your time with an equally impressive list of kibbeh preparatory styles: raw … Continue reading →

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Neyla Restaurant: From the Streets of Georgetown to the Streets of Beirut

Posted on December 9, 2010 by lookwhaticancook

DC has historically been a conservative food town defined by the power lunch, 3-course meal, and steak plate. Breaking this barrier was one of the challenges facing Neyla—a Georgetown located, Mediterranean inspired, restaurant. Neyla came to DC in 1999 after  … Continue reading →

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Nudge the Ghannouj This Way!

Posted on December 6, 2010 by lookwhaticancook

You can’t experience Lebanese cuisine without eggplant, and you can’t experience eggplant dishes without  tasting Baba Ghannouj (spelled also Ghannooge, Ghanoush, Ghannoug). According to Joumana, author of the Food Blog “A Taste of Beirut,” the phrase Baba Ghannouj translates to … Continue reading →

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Lamb, Eggplant, and Yogurt…Oh My!

Posted on November 30, 2010 by lookwhaticancook

I really like Lebanese cuisine…or is it Greek?…or Mediterranean?…or Turkish?…or Afghan? Truth is while I know I am a big fan of key ingredients found in Middle Eastern food–eggplant, lamb, yogurt, chickpeas, grape leaves, etc, I do not know the … Continue reading →

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