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From Talk

I have tons of Za'taar... help!

dip warm pita in olive oil and then za'taar, for a quick breakfast or snack or with a larger meal.

i like to spread labneh (thick yogurt cheese) over a pita, then drizzle with olive oil and za'taar.

i bet it would be good as a rub/crust for fish or chicken too.

From Recipes

Dinner Tonight: Lamb Burgers

you should try it with north african spices: cumin, coriander, allspice, cayenne...and maybe a bit of minced onion and garlic. maybe some grilled onions, slice of tomato, and lemon aioli on it? i had something like this in a french bistro once and it was awesome. i haven't tried to recreate it yet, but i bet this would be close. (it never occurs to me to buy ground lamb.) i don't remember what the toppings were, sorry. possibly none. would a harissa aioli work?

oh. now i see this is close to the kefta recipe above... but the one i had didn't really taste like kefta.

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'

definitely salty lassi - tart arab yogurt thinned with water and blended with ice and a ton of salt. it needs to be SALTY!

From A Hamburger Today

Burger Book Giveaway: 'Hamburger America'

this is Mc Nuggets
i said i want a Big Mac
fix your intercom

From A Hamburger Today

Burger Book Giveaway: 'Hamburger America'

he-man at the grill,
my boyfriend screws up again.
briquet on black bun.

From A Hamburger Today

Burger Book Giveaway: 'Hamburger America'

hamburger today!
i'd gladly pay you tuesday,
'cept i got laid off

From Required Eating

Weekend Book Giveaway: 'Around the World in 80 Dinners'

Japan - to experience the real deal
Vietnam - to improve my technique
Tuscany - can never get enough of it

From Required Eating

Weekend Book Giveaway: 'The Fortune Cookie Chronicles'

Oh wow, I too got that one about "When winter comes heaven will rain success on you." But I got mine in Winter 2004, just as I was going on the academic job market. I didn't get a job. I kept mine too, it's still on my corkboard. Maybe they meant some other Winter...

From Required Eating

Seriously Delicious Holiday Food Giveaway: Russ & Daughters

big steaming bowl of vietnamese pho (tai bo vien) with iced coffee

Responses to Comments by maqloubeh

From Talk

I have tons of Za'taar... help!

I use it on pizza instead of oregano, on salads with some olive oil as dressing, as a marinade for chicken, on eggs, on hummus... i like the focaccia idea. With some sliced tomatoes? Yum.

From Talk

I have tons of Za'taar... help!

Oh, I love zataar! Here's a bread that's bursting with flavor. I tried it with focaccia dough for the base, but you could use anything bready.

http://noteatingoutinny.com/2008/03/10/zataar-bread-with-feta-and-parsley/

I also sprinkle zataar on fried eggs.

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'

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From Required Eating

Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'

I'm with mint juleps as well.

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'

Alcoholic- margaritas hands down (fresh limes though)
Non Alcoholic- iced tea

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'

Gin and tonics are my favorite for something cool to drink while sitting on my patio.

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'

Mint juleps! Forget mojitos, I prefer this classic work of art in bourbon, mint, sugar and ice - the perfect compliment to relaxing on a porch swing or rocker.

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'

Give me a refreshing Gordon's Cup made with cucumber and limes - you can add a splash of Midori for extra pizazz!

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'

I love a Sea Breeze - vodka, cranberry juice, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Ahhh!

From Required Eating

Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'

Cherry limeade, made with club soda and not plain water. Fizzy and fresh and cold, it hits all the right spots.