Image via WikipediaSybil gets to try a few and I describe them in Burnt Amber with relation to the story. Here in the states, we can get hold of some at Costco ...stuffed grape leaves from there are decent if you add a lot of fresh lemon juice btw... Even hummus (chickpea dip) and baba ganouj (eggplant dip) are names people recognize nowadays with the advent of Trader Joe's and a more diverse deli section at the supermarket. Really, all you need is a bit of creativity and a tray and you can replicate the experience at home. Invite some friends and have drinks (prefereably Raki, if you can stomach it). Or not...and just indulge.
1515 kind of meze?? That's a LOT of creativity!!
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it's hard to believe, I'm sure, but Lebanese restaurants were very big in Baton Rouge... I miss them now. I was totally spoiled by my grape leaves & dolmas, hummus, baba ganouj, kibbies and chicken schwerma~ mmmm.... must be dinnah time~ ;d
I can make anything except the schwerma and the kibbeh. Just let me know when you're in town ;)
For fellow Charlotteans, There's a new Turkish
restaurant on Independence: carolinakebap.com Or try Sofram over in Pineville near CMC.
This is the kind of meal I love. Lots of fun treats and great company.
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