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Kibbee 'n' Spice and Everything Nice: Popular and Easy Recipes for the Lebanese and American Family

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I thoroughly enjoyed making many of the recipes in this cookbook. "Marinated Chicken" was delicious and filled the apartment with wonderful aromas. I can only imagine this one grilled.

The recipe for "Green Beans with Meat" is amazing, and uses such a small amount of meat that vegetarians could leave it out and not heavily affect the taste. Whether served as a main dish over rice or as a side dish, this is one that will appear on my table often.

The only weakness I found was that which the book focused on, simplicity. I longed for further ways to serve falafel beyond the simple "put in pita" listed on the box. Kibbee can be served raw, fried, or baked. It can be stuffed with meat or served plain. In some cases however, the differences were so slight they would have been better listed as variations.

This book accomplishes its goal. By giving you simple recipes for Lebanese foods that we are familiar with, she ensures that the cuisine lives on. This is an especially appealing book for those who are concerned about their diets or are vegetarians looking for food that is not only good for you but taste good too.

I was a little leery of Lebanese food before I tried some of the recipes in this book --- but WOW!. They were delicious and surprisingly easy to make. I went through the whole book already and now I'm making my favorites again.

I like some of the recipes her dough recipe is off a little needs a more water, and her mamool recipe is to dry so i changed it a little.But for someone who is starting out not bad.She presents her for well and also talks about the history of lib nan which is wonderful.

My grandmother was Irish but married a man of Syrian and Lebanese descent. My favorite memories were of my grandfather grinding the lamb to make kibbe; my grandmother making baba ganoug, stuffed squash and laban and rice and lentils. A dear family friend often spoils my mother and sisters in making wonderful Lebanese feasts yet I am the only one in my generation today who makes these recipes and reading this book brought back wonderful memories of incredible, simple food, great smells and a sense of family dearly missed. Even if you are not Lebanese, the receipes are easy to follow and are fresh, healthy food that everyone can enjoy.

Mrs. Kalush has made my favorite Lebanese dishes a joy to prepare. The recipes are clear and simple; the pictures are fabulous! Even I, anything but a "seasoned" cook, can prepare these. Living in a small city with no Middle Eastern restaurants, this cookbook has become one of my favorites. Of special importance to me are the nutritional values included in each recipe. I hope Mrs. Kalush will not stop at this first endeavor...she has an extraordinary talent!