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A Project Made With Love 💖

Hi, I’m Zeina Haddad, creator of the food blog "Parsley Me This" and the author behind the "My mama knows best!" series.

The series is the fruit of a many-years effort to assemble my mother's recipes and translate them from Arabic. My Lebanese-born mother, currently in her mid 80's, is an outstanding cook and an expert in the traditional Lebanese cuisine. This project was born out of a desire to honor her and preserve her knowledge.

Main Dishes and Desserts

A collection of 67 authentic recipes, tested and proven, for main dishes of meats, poultry, eggs, and fish, as well as some of Lebanon's finest desserts.

All the recipes are broken down into step-by-step tutorials, and assigned their proper dietary classifications, such as vegan, vegetarian, low-carb, gluten free, egg free, and more.

קרם חלב מבושל ביתי (אשְְטַַה) מתוך הספר מנות עיקריות וקינוחים של זינה חדד

Homemade Cooked Milk Cream (Ashta), no heavy cream added. Pudding or Filling — Tasty whichever way you eat it!

תצלום מסך של עמוד מתוך ספר הקינדל מנות עיקריות וקינוחים מאת זינה חדד, שמראה ציאדייה (סיאדייה) או תבשיל אורז ודגים לבנוני

Lebanese Fish and Rice (Sayadieh) — If you haven't tried this dish you are missing out!

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 ספר הקינדל מנות עיקריות וקינוחים מאת זינה חדד, שמראה תמונה של המעמול הלבנוני המפורסם — במילוי אגוזי מלך ופיסטוקים.

The famous Lebanese Maamoul — With walnut and pistachio filling.

דגי סרדין מטוגנים במחבת על מצע של ירקות מוקפצים מתוך הספר מנות עיקריות וקינוחים של זינה חדד

Freekeh (Roasted Green Wheat) with Chicken — It doesn't get more Lebanese than this!

תבשיל לבנוני של פריקה חיטה ירוקה קלויה עם עוף מתוך הספר מנות עיקריות וקינוחים של זינה חדד

Pan-Fried Sardines on a Bed of Sautéed Vegetables — The Taste of the Mediterranean!

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The Culture Mediterranean cuisine is more than just cooking, IT IS A CULTURE.

Only children of this culture can truly teach you its secrets:

  • How to use those special spices, like Mahlab and Miskeh.

  • How to cook those special herbs like Hindbeh, Khobeizeh, and Akkoub.

  • How to add the special combination of aromatic herbs to each one of our dishes.

  • How to properly apply special fragrances like rose water and orange blossom water.

  • How much bulgur goes in tabbouleh.

  • How to avoid a slimy okra, or viscous jute leaves.

    and more ...

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A Note on Authenticity

In a world of trends and AI-generated content, I am proud to stand by the quality of my work.

My books contain 100% genuine, human recipes. They are completely AI-free. These dishes were written down with love long before algorithms existed, tested in real kitchens, and tasted by real families. When you cook from these books, you are getting the classic, traditional taste — just as it should be.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Where can I find special ingredients, like Sumac, Zaatar, or Seville oranges?

Mediterranean cuisine, and Lebanese in particular, uses unique flavors which make it special. When such special ingredients can be substituted, it will be mentioned in the books. If not, luckily, they can be easily bought online nowadays, like this Sumac or this Zaatar.

Do the books have step-by-step tutorials?

Yes, all the recipes are broken down into steps easy to follow, and are written in a clear and simple language.

Are there tips to avoid failure when replicating the recipes?

The recipes are very clear, and if followed as they are, they will be guaranteed success. Notes are added as well when particular attention is required.

Are the books vegetarian-friendly?

The recipes in the books are widely varied; many of them are vegan, or vegetarian, or siami (Lenten). Many others are provided, when possible, with suggestions on how to adjust them to a vegan/vegetarian/Lenten diet.

Is Mediterranean diet healthy?

Mediterranean diet has been consistently rated as one of the healthiest diets. It uniquely benefits health by promoting heart health through healthy fats like olive oil and omega-3s, longevity by reducing the risk of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and certain cancers, and brain function by supporting cognitive health and mental well-being. The emphasis on plant-based foods, healthy fats, and whole grains provides antioxidants and fiber while reducing inflammation.

📝 Recipes you will find in the book:

  • Anise Yeast Cookies (Lebanese Maakaroun)

  • Arabic Sugar Syrup (Atter)

  • Beer Braised Chicken

  • Burghul and Ground Meat Bake (Kibbeh Bil Saniyeh)

  • Burghul with Chickpea (Burghul Bi Dfeen)

  • Chicken and Potato Bake

  • Chicken in Tahini Sauce

  • Chicken Legs in Wine

  • Chicken Pané

  • Egg-Free Pancakes (Atayef) — Dough Recipe

  • Egg-Free Pancakes (Atayef) with Ricotta

  • Egg-Free Pancakes with Walnut (Atayef Bil Joz)

  • Eggplant and Ground Meat Rice (Makloubeh)

  • Eggs and Tomatoes

  • Fish Tagine

  • Freekeh with Chicken

  • Grilled Chicken with Toum (Garlic Dip)

  • Grilled Kafta (Kebab)

  • Grilled Lamb Skewers

  • Grilled Veal Skewers

  • Homemade Cooked Milk Cream (Ashta)

  • Italian-Style Turkey Escalope

  • Knafeh with Mozzarella (Knafeh Bil Jibn)

  • Lebanese Fish and Rice (Sayadieh)

  • Lebanese Ghee Cookies (Ghraybeh)

  • Lebanese Milk Pudding (Mhallabieh)

  • Lebanese Pot Roast (Rosto)

  • Lebanese Potato and Eggs (Mfarrakeh)

  • Lebanese Rice and Milk Pudding (Riz B Haleeb)

  • Lebanese Sesame Bagel (Ka’ak Bread)

  • Lebanese Veal Shawarma

  • Leg of Lamb over Rice (Ouzi)

  • Meat and Mushroom Frittata

  • Meat Dumplings in Yogurt (Shish Barak)

  • Middle Eastern Chicken Skewers (Shish Tawook)

  • Milk and Bread Pudding (Aish El-Saraya)

  • Moghrabieh with Chicken

  • Omelet Rolls with Mushroom Filling

  • Oven-Baked Kafta in Tahini Sauce (Kafta Bi T’hini)

  • Oven-Baked Kafta with Tomato and Potato (Kafta Bil Saniyeh)

  • Rice and Chickpea with Chicken (Riz Bi Dfeen)

  • Rice with Green Fava Beans

  • Roast Chicken with Rice and Meat Stuffing

  • Roast Turkey with Chestnut Rice Stuffing

  • Roasted Stuffed Chicken Thighs

  • Rosemary Roast Chicken

  • Sardines with Vegetables

  • Semolina Butter Cookies (Ma’amoul) — Dough Recipe

  • Semolina Butter Cookies (Ma’amoul) with Dates

  • Semolina Butter Cookies (Ma’amoul) with Walnut and Pistachio Fillings

  • Semolina Yogurt Cake (Namoura)

  • Small Yogurt Doughnuts (Awamat)

  • Spiced Fried Breads (Zalabieh)

  • Spiced Rice Pudding (Meghli)

  • Spicy Fish (Samkeh Harra)

  • Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Malfouf Mahshi)

  • Stuffed Eggplants in Tomato Sauce

  • Stuffed Grape Leaves with Chicken

  • Stuffed Lamb Tripe (Kroush Mahshieh)

  • Stuffed Leg of Lamb Roast

  • Stuffed Zucchini and Grape Leaves in Tomato Sauce

  • Sweet Boiled Wheat (Snounyeh)

  • Sweet Cheese Rolls (Halawet El-Jibn)

  • Sweet Sesame Milk Breads (Ka’ak Bil Haleeb)

  • Sweet Wheat Porridge (Elbeh)

  • Turmeric Semolina Cake (Sfouf)

  • Zucchini Frittata

Complete the Collection:

Soups and Appetizers cookbook by Zeina Haddad, from the series "My mama knows best! Mediterranean Recipes"

Start your meal the traditional way. This volume covers the essential warmers and the famous "Mezze" culture of Lebanon. From comforting lentils to crisp pastries.

Salads, Sauces, and Stews book by Zeina Haddad

The heart of the Mediterranean diet. Discover fresh, zesty salads, the secrets to perfect dipping sauces (like Toum and Tahini), and hearty Lebanese stews that feed the soul.