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April 15, 2012
DINNER WITH THE CHEF
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If you read my blog, you know I’m a big fan of Chef Kamal Al-Faqih’s cookbook: Classic
Lebanese Cuisine. This past weekend, I had the pleasure of meeting him in person when I
was so graciously invited to be a guest in his home for a private dinner party with him and
his mother Hind, the inspiration behind all of his cooking.
The food was out of this world as was the absolutely delightful company and conversation.
Here are just a few of the dishes we feasted on: Grilled Chicken, Lamb, and Vegetable
Kebabs, Grilled Beef Fingers and a side of the most amazing Hummus.
And Fattoush Salad…
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Also on the menu were Spinach Triangles, Beef Fillo Rolls and the most incredible Robust
Garlic Puree that I cannot get out of my mind because it was so crazy good. And the
Crunchy Anise Milk Cookies that were sent home with me (having one now as I write this
with a warm cup of tea- perfect 11PM snack) are such a treat! Fortunately, all of these
recipes can be found in his cookbook. And I’m happy to report that Chef Kamal is working
on his second cookbook now. I can’t wait to see what he has in store for us!
Thank you to our gracious hosts!
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with Andreas Frank, Me, Chef Kamal Al-Faqih, his lovely mother Hind and Taylor Hamra
*Photography by Andreas Frank
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2 RESPONSES TO DINNER WITH THE CHEF
Steve says:
April 17, 2012 at 1:08 pm
OMG! That food looks & sounds so delicious!! I can’t wait to try some of them!
Suzi Murad says:
April 17, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Jessica, Love you on Y&R and love that you’re so into middle eastern cuisine! Our family is Syrian
(just over the hills from Lebanon) and have adapted many of our family’s recipes to fit the
American palate. Loving all of your recipes and the way this blog is set up. Thanks so much for
sharing!! All the best, Suzi Murad
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KITCHEN GADGETS & TOOLS:
All-Clad Deluxe Slow Cooker
Breville Panini Press
Citrus Juicer
Kitchen Aid Artisan Stand Mixer
KitchenAid Blender
KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker
Bowl Attachment
Le Creuset Classic 10” Square
Grill Pan
Le Creuset Signature Round
French Oven
Microplane Zester
Nespresso Espresso Machine
Nespresso Milk Frother
Silicone Whisk
SodaStream
Thermopen thermometer
Wine Aerator
BLOGS I LOVE:
Bon Appétit
Cannelle et Vanille
Chocolate and Zucchini
David Lebowitz
Dorie Greenspan
Eat Well, Eat Cheap
Gourmet
Mark Bittman
Poor Man’s Feast
Saveur
Smitten Kitchen
The Foodinista
RECIPES:
Apple Pie with Scotch-Spiked
Cherries
Auntie Kate’s Cream Cheese
Cherry Cookies
Beets: Love ‘em or hate ‘em…
Blueberry Lemon Goat Cheese
Cheesecake
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Bourbon Apple Crisp
Bourbon Cranberry Sauce
Braised Brussels Sprouts
Buttermilk Ice Cream
Candy Corn & Peanuts
Carrot Ginger Miso Dressing
Chocolate Ice Cream
Chocolate Pots De Crème
Chocolate Soufflé Cake
Cocoa Brownies with Browned
Butter and Walnuts
Cream Scones with Currants
Grilled Caesar Salad
Grilled Rib Eye Steak &
Cauliflower-Bacon Gratin
Guinness Ice Cream Float
Holiday Gumbo!
Irish Scones with Currants
Leftover Day: Pilgrim’s Pie
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
One Bowl Blondies
Oven Roasted Turkey:
The “Judy Bird” Technique
Peanut Butter Buckeyes
Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Pizza Alla Ollie
Pumpkin Bread Pudding with
Sea Salt Caramel Sauce
Pumpkin Cheesecake Tart
Pumpkin Ice Cream
Rainy Day Banana Bread
Red Beans and Rice
Red Velvet Birthday Cake For
Sam!
Red Velvet Skillet Cake
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with
Lime and Maple Syrup
Russell Cakes
Salad with Carrot Ginger Miso
Dressing
Sauteed Spinach w/
Caramelized Onions
Snowballs (Mexican Wedding
Cakes)
Soft & Chewy Gingersnap
Cookies
Spaghetti All’Amatriciana
The 5 minute app…
The Best Pumpkin Pie!!!
The Ultimate Chocolate Chip
Cookie
The Ultimate Greek Salad
Traditional Irish Coffee
Turkey Meatballs with Baby
Artichokes
Turtle Soup
White Chocolate Oatmeal
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Cookies with Sea Salt
Who wants a cupcake?
Wild Mushroom and Spinach
Bread Stuffing
RESTAURANTS:
Amy’s Ice Creams (Austin, TX)
Andina (Portland, OR)
Animal (Los Angeles)
Au Pied De Cochon (Montreal)
August (New Orleans)
Babbo (New York City)
Barley Swine (Austin, TX)
Beast (Portland, OR)
Brennan’s (New Orleans, LA)
Café Pasqual’s (Santa Fe)
Dicks (Seattle)
E’s Oven (Anguilla)
Gary Danko (San Francisco)
Girl and the Goat (Chicago, IL)
Gott’s Roadside Tray Gourmet
(St. Helena, CA)
Gramercy Tavern (New York
City)
Hector’s (Antigua, Guatemala)
Herbsaint (New Orleans)
Hopdoddy (Austin, TX)
Irene’s Cuisine (New Orleans)
J.G. Melon (New York City)
Jar (Los Angeles)
La Folie (San Francisco)
Larchmont Village Wine and
Cheese (Los Angeles)
Le Club Chasse Et Peche’
(Montreal)
Le Pigeon (Portland, OR)
L’Isola (St. Barth)
Mesón Panza Verde (Antigua,
Guatemala)
Next (Chicago, IL)
Paula’s Pancake House
(Solvang, CA)
Portillo’s (Chicago, IL)
Providence (Los Angeles)
Street (Los Angeles)
Surrey’s Cafe and Juice Bar
(New Orleans)
Swift’s Attic (Austin, TX)
The Hart and the Hunter (Los
Angeles, CA)
The Hitching Post II (Buellton,
CA)
The Joel Palmer House
(Willamette Valley, OR)
The Lazy Ox Canteen (Los
Angeles)
Trattoria Grappolo (Santa Ynez,
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Zazie (San Francisco)
Zuni Café (San Francisco)
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