• Home
  • Lebanese Cooking Videos are here!
  • Kind Mentions
  • Unsubscribe
  • Subscribe
  • Experience

ma_logo

  • meet maureen abood
  • recipes
  • cookbook
  • video
  • THE BLOG
  • shop!
 
  • facebook twitter pinterest instagram rss feedly bloglovin
 
Christmas Tree Frosted Cut-Out Cookies

Mom’s Frosted Christmas Cut-Out Cookies

By Maureen Abood On December 13, 2019 · 1 Comment · In Christmas, Pastry and Sweets, Techniques, Your Favorites
Sometimes you just want what Mom made! Here are the frosted cut-out cookies we clamor for at Christmas, a perfect recipe anytime you want a cut-out. The cookies are crisp yet hold shape and taste wonderful, and the frosting is easy, three-ingredient buttercream heaven. I’m really of two minds when it comes to traditional recipes. [...]
Read More »
Orange Blossom Pecan Pie slice

Orange Blossom Pecan Pie

By Maureen Abood On November 27, 2019 · 2 Comments · In Christmas, Fall, Pastry and Sweets, Techniques, Winter, Your Favorites
Rich, brown-sugary pecan pie is made better with very toasty pecans and a whisper of orange blossom water. The flavor is as beautiful as it sounds: Orange Blossom Pecan Pie. A shocking moment occurred during the development of this pecan pie recipe. My tester group (Dan and sons) was miffed when I brought plates of [...]
Read More »
Amaro cocktail on the bar with Amaro Nonno bottle

Amaro Cocktail

By Maureen Abood On November 26, 2019 · 2 Comments · In Drinks
The world of Amaro is rich and deep! An easy Amaro cocktail is just the ticket before or after dinner, especially a big feast. It was the bottle that got me at first. I’ve always been an easy sell for a beautiful bottle of spirits, especially when the liquid gold inside is a mystery. I [...]
Read More »
Bloody Mary cocktail on the bar in an orange and gold glass

Peggy’s Bloody Mary

By Maureen Abood On November 15, 2019 · 2 Comments · In Drinks
A few tips for a great classic Bloody Mary cocktail recipe, for your celebratory brunches and beyond! Mix your own or use a quality purchased Bloody Mary mix. In the late ‘80s, the hottest ticket on a football Saturday morning on campus was certainly whoever Notre Dame was playing that day. A close second, though, [...]
Read More »
Orange Blossom Gin Fizz

Orange Blossom Gin Fizz

By Maureen Abood On November 7, 2019 · 6 Comments · In Drinks, Techniques
The classic Gin Fizz is made even better with a whisper of orange blossom. The froth on top makes for one of the prettiest cocktails you can serve. A post from Peggy Abood. When Maureen and I first started talking about sharing cocktail recipes with you, she said we have to do some that are [...]
Read More »
Vegan Coconut Oil Pie Crust crimped

Coconut Oil Pie Crust

By Maureen Abood On November 6, 2019 · 12 Comments · In Christmas, Fall, Pastry and Sweets, Techniques, Vegan, Your Favorites
Pie crust made with coconut oil is a dream to handle, and results in a rich, tender crust that holds its shape beautifully. A vegan recipe to count on! It’s no secret around here that I’m hopelessly devoted to the pie crust I grew up with, a.k.a.: My Mom’s Best Pie Crust. The flakiness of [...]
Read More »
Manhattan cocktail on the rocks on a marble bar

Mulberry Manhattan Cocktail

By Maureen Abood On November 1, 2019 · Add Comment · In Drinks
Here is a fabulous riff on a classic: the Mulberry Manhattan, using the blackberry-like flavor of Mulberry syrup. You won’t find the syrup just anywhere! Check it out here. Greetings from Peggy Abood! Maureen considers me her family mixology master, so she invited me to share some fun cocktail recipes and info with you.  I say [...]
Read More »
Rice pilaf with nuts in a yellow dish held by two hands

Mixed Nut Rice Pilaf, Lebanese Hushweh

By Maureen Abood On October 16, 2019 · 31 Comments · In Chicken, Fish, Beef, Lamb, Gluten-Free, Grains and Legumes, Winter, Your Favorites
This Mixed Nut Rice Pilaf is a version of the classic Lebanese dish, hushweh, and our weekly go-to. The “fried” or toasted nuts are a salty, incredibly flavorful topping to the rice, which is packed with savory beef and chicken. Everyone loves this dish for its deliciousness and ease, a winner. It’s true that I [...]
Read More »
Whipped Feta Dip topped with spices and olive oil

Garlicky Whipped Feta Dip

By Maureen Abood On October 11, 2019 · 8 Comments · In Christmas, Fall, Gluten-Free, Maza, Appetizers and Dips, Techniques, Winter, Your Favorites
Two ingredients and you’re good to go with this garlicky whipped feta dip. The flavor is addictive. Plus, it comes together very quickly and easily. My niece Victoria announced recently that we have 12 Sundays left until Christmas. Her friend Hannah said so. Since then, we’ve dropped to 11 Sundays left ‘til Christmas. I’ve always [...]
Read More »
Two loaves of twisted bread on a sheet pan

Za’atar Swirl Bread

By Maureen Abood On October 2, 2019 · 16 Comments · In Breads, Fall, Vegetarian, Winter, Yogurt, Labneh and Laban, Your Favorites
 Za’atar Swirl Bread showcases the fabulous flavor of za’atar in a delicate bread enriched with eggs and olive oil. The method to the glorious twisted loaves is straightforward and very doable! Dan, upon tasting za’atar swirl bread: This bread has it ALL. (chews a big bite) This bread has flavor. I can taste the za’atar. [...]
Read More »
Page 3 of 66«12345...102030...»Last »
 
  • Subscribe by Email


  • Send me an email at
    maureen@maureenabood.com

  • maureen abood
    facebook twitter pinterest instagram rss feedly bloglovin

  • Rose Water & Orange Blossoms: Fresh and Classic Recipes from My Lebanese Kitchen
    “A terrific and important book!” — Anthony Bourdain
  • Winner!  Saveur Best Food Blog Awards
  • ingredients

    techniques

    recipes

    video

  • Popular Posts

    • HomeHome
    • Technique: How to cook potatoes perfectly for saladTechnique: How to cook potatoes perfectly for salad
    • The RecipesThe Recipes
  • maureen abood
  • IACP
 
Christmas Tree Frosted Cut-Out Cookies

Mom’s Frosted Christmas Cut-Out Cookies

By Maureen Abood On December 13, 2019 · 1 Comment · In Christmas, Pastry and Sweets, Techniques, Your Favorites
Sometimes you just want what Mom made! Here are the frosted cut-out cookies we clamor for at Christmas, a perfect recipe anytime you want a cut-out. The cookies are crisp yet hold shape and taste wonderful, and the frosting is easy, three-ingredient buttercream heaven. I’m really of two minds when it comes to traditional recipes. [...]
Read More »
Orange Blossom Pecan Pie slice

Orange Blossom Pecan Pie

By Maureen Abood On November 27, 2019 · 2 Comments · In Christmas, Fall, Pastry and Sweets, Techniques, Winter, Your Favorites
Rich, brown-sugary pecan pie is made better with very toasty pecans and a whisper of orange blossom water. The flavor is as beautiful as it sounds: Orange Blossom Pecan Pie. A shocking moment occurred during the development of this pecan pie recipe. My tester group (Dan and sons) was miffed when I brought plates of [...]
Read More »
Amaro cocktail on the bar with Amaro Nonno bottle

Amaro Cocktail

By Maureen Abood On November 26, 2019 · 2 Comments · In Drinks
The world of Amaro is rich and deep! An easy Amaro cocktail is just the ticket before or after dinner, especially a big feast. It was the bottle that got me at first. I’ve always been an easy sell for a beautiful bottle of spirits, especially when the liquid gold inside is a mystery. I [...]
Read More »
Bloody Mary cocktail on the bar in an orange and gold glass

Peggy’s Bloody Mary

By Maureen Abood On November 15, 2019 · 2 Comments · In Drinks
A few tips for a great classic Bloody Mary cocktail recipe, for your celebratory brunches and beyond! Mix your own or use a quality purchased Bloody Mary mix. In the late ‘80s, the hottest ticket on a football Saturday morning on campus was certainly whoever Notre Dame was playing that day. A close second, though, [...]
Read More »
Orange Blossom Gin Fizz

Orange Blossom Gin Fizz

By Maureen Abood On November 7, 2019 · 6 Comments · In Drinks, Techniques
The classic Gin Fizz is made even better with a whisper of orange blossom. The froth on top makes for one of the prettiest cocktails you can serve. A post from Peggy Abood. When Maureen and I first started talking about sharing cocktail recipes with you, she said we have to do some that are [...]
Read More »
Vegan Coconut Oil Pie Crust crimped

Coconut Oil Pie Crust

By Maureen Abood On November 6, 2019 · 12 Comments · In Christmas, Fall, Pastry and Sweets, Techniques, Vegan, Your Favorites
Pie crust made with coconut oil is a dream to handle, and results in a rich, tender crust that holds its shape beautifully. A vegan recipe to count on! It’s no secret around here that I’m hopelessly devoted to the pie crust I grew up with, a.k.a.: My Mom’s Best Pie Crust. The flakiness of [...]
Read More »
Manhattan cocktail on the rocks on a marble bar

Mulberry Manhattan Cocktail

By Maureen Abood On November 1, 2019 · Add Comment · In Drinks
Here is a fabulous riff on a classic: the Mulberry Manhattan, using the blackberry-like flavor of Mulberry syrup. You won’t find the syrup just anywhere! Check it out here. Greetings from Peggy Abood! Maureen considers me her family mixology master, so she invited me to share some fun cocktail recipes and info with you.  I say [...]
Read More »
Rice pilaf with nuts in a yellow dish held by two hands

Mixed Nut Rice Pilaf, Lebanese Hushweh

By Maureen Abood On October 16, 2019 · 31 Comments · In Chicken, Fish, Beef, Lamb, Gluten-Free, Grains and Legumes, Winter, Your Favorites
This Mixed Nut Rice Pilaf is a version of the classic Lebanese dish, hushweh, and our weekly go-to. The “fried” or toasted nuts are a salty, incredibly flavorful topping to the rice, which is packed with savory beef and chicken. Everyone loves this dish for its deliciousness and ease, a winner. It’s true that I [...]
Read More »
Whipped Feta Dip topped with spices and olive oil

Garlicky Whipped Feta Dip

By Maureen Abood On October 11, 2019 · 8 Comments · In Christmas, Fall, Gluten-Free, Maza, Appetizers and Dips, Techniques, Winter, Your Favorites
Two ingredients and you’re good to go with this garlicky whipped feta dip. The flavor is addictive. Plus, it comes together very quickly and easily. My niece Victoria announced recently that we have 12 Sundays left until Christmas. Her friend Hannah said so. Since then, we’ve dropped to 11 Sundays left ‘til Christmas. I’ve always [...]
Read More »
Two loaves of twisted bread on a sheet pan

Za’atar Swirl Bread

By Maureen Abood On October 2, 2019 · 16 Comments · In Breads, Fall, Vegetarian, Winter, Yogurt, Labneh and Laban, Your Favorites
 Za’atar Swirl Bread showcases the fabulous flavor of za’atar in a delicate bread enriched with eggs and olive oil. The method to the glorious twisted loaves is straightforward and very doable! Dan, upon tasting za’atar swirl bread: This bread has it ALL. (chews a big bite) This bread has flavor. I can taste the za’atar. [...]
Read More »
Copyright 2011-2021 Maureen Abood