Organic Walnut & Chili Labaneh Dip

3 Comments September 30, 2014 Phoebe Rison

 

Labaneh is a real favourite in Palestine. It is traditionally a breakfast dish, but is eaten throughout the day as a snack or as part of an evening meal of mezze. As I explained in a previous post, It comes in a few different textures; creamy and smooth like a dip, thick and textured like a spread or hard and dry like a cheese. You can make all three varieties very easily at home and the only thing that differentiates them is the number of hours you strain the yogurt for (12 hours for the dip, 19 hours for the spread, 24 hours for the cheese).

Brunch Foul

Leave a comment September 14, 2014 Phoebe Rison

Foul is a breakfast dish, served in a large communal bowl for the whole family to dip into and scoop from using warm bread. My Mama always made it for brunch at the weekends, and in fact she still does when we are all home together. I usually make it as a light weekend lunch.

Zayt & Za’atar (Olive Oil and Thyme)

5 Comments September 11, 2014 Phoebe Rison

Zayt & Za’atar translates into English as Oil and Thyme. This is a simple and delicious combination of fruity silky oil and salty tangy herbs, and makes up the best part of a traditional Palestinian breakfast. It’s also great as a simple snack and makes perfect ‘ nibbles’ if you have friends over for a dinner party.

Labaneh & Za’atar Tartine

Leave a comment September 11, 2014 Phoebe Rison

Labaneh is a wonderful strained yoghurt from the Middle East, popular as a breakfast and snack dish. It comes in a few different textures; creamy and smooth like a dip, thick and textured like a spread or hard and dry like a cheese. You can make all three varieties very easily at home and the only thing that differentiates them is the number of hours you strain the yogurt for (12 hours for the dip, 19 hours for the spread, 24 hours for the cheese).

Organic Banana Berry Smoothie

Leave a comment July 29, 2014 Phoebe Rison

Smoothies are great for breakfast as they are very fast to prepare, are very nutritious and they are delicious. Blueberries are a string antibacterial and antioxidants, which support your body in many ways from eyesight to memory. This is on top of the yoghurt which is very good for digestion and the immune system, by supporting the metabolization of vital nutrients. And of course the seeds are a good source of zinc, omega-3 and vitamin E and B.

Garlic Tomato & Hummus Pita

1 Comment June 18, 2014 Phoebe Rison

Big red plump tomatoes are a real sign of a glowing summer in full swing for me. They are full of flavour, colour and sweetness. This recipe is a variation of a very traditional Middle Eastern recipe that I have been enjoying for breakfast since I was a child. I have taken the ‘communal’ element of the dish and made it a dish for one that can be eaten with one hand; sometimes that is just the situation we are in for breakfast.