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Feast In The Middle East
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Blanche (pronounced the French way) is the host of Feast In the Middle East, a cooking show dedicated to making middle eastern food authentic, easy, and modern! Her show has been featured on NBC, BBC, Fox News, and even Virgin American Airlines in flight entertainment! She is also a cookbook author of Feast In the Middle East, as well as a cooking instructor and food columnist for newspapers and magazines. Want to make the perfect hummus, halva, baba ghanoush, semolina date cookies, kefta or shawarma? You are in the right place, with ancient recipes that have been passed down to Blanche from generations. You can also check out her adventurous culture travel vlogs from little known areas of the Middle East and Europe, as well as nutrition and fitness tips from her time spent as a fitness instructor. Subscribe to get Blanche's latest recipes, amusing coffee talks, travel adventures and tips to live your most healthy and vibrant life!
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TURN OVERRIPE FRUITS into GOURMET PRESERVES! Delicious Jams, Compotes, & Chutneys Made Easy!
I hate wasting food, especially summer fruit! You can turn ANY kind of fruit into a scrumptious compote, jam, or chutney that you can enjoy all year. Learn the differences between the 3 and how to add your own unique and special twist! Chef Teena from Curry Sutra shares her special recipes (RECIPES BELOW)
To check out Chef Teena's special spices, go to www.CurrySutra.com
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To check out Chef Teena's special spices, go to www.CurrySutra.com
TO ORDER NEW COOKBOOK: secure.mybookorders.com/mbo_index.php?isbn=9781545675113
TO GET 10% OFF EVERY FLAVOR OF AMERICAN DREAM NUT BUTTER by clicking here where discount is applied at checkout: www.americandreamnutbutter.com?sca_ref=6482443.MuAk6nWRXj
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Which ZA'ATAR is the FLAVOR WINNER? ULTIMATE ZA'ATAR TASTE TEST RESULTS!
Просмотров 94521 день назад
Za'tar is such a phenomenal spice mix! In the Middle East we love it not just for its robust flavor, but for its medicinal properties. Arabs of the Levant believe that za'atar has anti-inflammatory properties that help fight disease as well as enhance mental sharpness. But there are so many to choose from, and no 2 za'atars are alike. They come in different colors, from different countries, wit...
DISCOVER the DELICIOUSNESS of SAYADIEH: Middle Eastern Fish and Rice!
Просмотров 800Месяц назад
Tender flaky white fish, fragrant turmeric rice, sweet caramelized onions, and toasted almonds and pine nuts make up this beautiful layered dish called Sayadieh. This dish is beloved in Lebanon, and used to be a staple of Gaza before the catastrophe they are experiencing today. TO ORDER MY NEW COOKBOOK: secure.mybookorders.com/mbo_index.php?isbn=9781545675113 TO GET 10% OFF EVERY FLAVOR OF AMER...
EPIC MIDDLE EASTERN FOOD made EASY- Bulgur Pilaf and Kefta Kebab for Summer Gatherings!
Просмотров 899Месяц назад
Cooking up a feast with Mamma Vera is my favorite activity! This delicious menu works great whether you are planning a BBQ, a weeknight meal, or a gathering with friends. This bulgur salad is EVERYTHING- chewy, savory, sweet, and nutty and goes with everything. Mamma Vera's kefta kebob is always a favorite, whether you bake it in the oven or fire them up on your grill! TO ORDER MY NEW COOKBOOK:...
MIDEAST MARKET/GROCERY TOUR PART 2! UNCOVERING SECRET TREASURES
Просмотров 835Месяц назад
In this part 2 of my Middle Eastern Market grocery haul, I share the SECRET products that Arabs LOVE that most people overlook! I crammed so many hidden treasures in this one that I hope you it inspires you to try something new! TO ORDER MY NEW COOKBOOK: secure.mybookorders.com/mbo_index.php?isbn=9781545675113 TO GET 10% OFF EVERY FLAVOR OF AMERICAN DREAM NUT BUTTER by clicking here where disco...
HOLY HUMMUS- I WON an EMMY?!
Просмотров 1 тыс.2 месяца назад
If you want something badly enough, and keep working at it consistently, your dreams can come true! I have wanted a career in media since I was a child, and worked at it relentlessly despite naysayers and LOTS of challenges along the way. I initially worked in news to give a voice to the voiceless, and then switched to lifestyle programming to entertain and educate viewers in an fun and engagin...
DON'T BOIL your ASPARAGUS! LEARN HOW to COOK ASPARAGUS LIKE A PRO!
Просмотров 5412 месяца назад
People either love or hate asparagus, and honestly the only difference is preparation! If you prepare the asparagus correctly, you will LOVE this vegetable. Asparagus should be tender, slightly crisp, and taste like spring. If prepared incorrectly, asparagus can be your worst nightmare-either stringy or mushy at first bite with barely any flavor. I got to learn from a Michelin star chef and Jam...
MIDEAST MARKET/GROCERY TOUR--DISCOVERING NEW HIDDEN GEMS! السوق العربية
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.3 месяца назад
Blanche takes the mystery out of middle eastern market shopping, and shares some new innovative foodie finds to add to your dishes or use to entertain at your next gathering! TO ORDER MY NEW COOKBOOK: secure.mybookorders.com/mbo_index.php?isbn=9781545675113 TO GET 10% OFF EVERY FLAVOR OF AMERICAN DREAM NUT BUTTER by clicking here where discount is applied at checkout: glnk.io/p8kx/blanche GET Y...
HOW I CONNECTED with my LATE GRANDFATHER from the AFTERLIFE- UNBELIEVABLE STORY!
Просмотров 9043 месяца назад
Sometimes, we get so busy with everyday life, we forget what is important. I had one of those days recently...until I made a discovery on Family Search about my late grandfather that opened up a whole world of exploration! I was very close to my grandfather up until he breathed his last breathe, but this experience allowed me to make new discoveries about him, as Palestinian trying to navigate ...
NO-BAKE SHEETCAKE with 4 INGREDIENTS, USING PALESTINIAN CHOCOLATE!
Просмотров 5863 месяца назад
This supremely easy yet creative dessert is no bake, has only 4 ingredients, and is great for barbecues, potlucks, and parties! In this video I recreate the South African style “fridge” tart, using Palestinian candy! The cake is rich and creamy, and you can customize it with different kinds of cookies and chocolates if you like TO ORDER MY NEW COOKBOOK: secure.mybookorders.com/mbo_index.php?isb...
LEARN how to pair FOOD & WINE from JULIA CHILD'S BEST FRIEND- TOR KENWARD!
Просмотров 5544 месяца назад
Have you ever wanted how to pair food and wine for a special dinner or party? In this wine pairing 101 I learn from Napa Valley's greatest winemakers, Tor Kenward how to make the perfect pairing. Tor, together with his friend Julia Child, worked together to bring food and wine together in Napa, making it a culinary mecca in the country! TO ORDER MY NEW COOKBOOK: secure.mybookorders.com/mbo_inde...
YOU will NEVER buy BOXED CORNBREAD AGAIN! SOUTH AFRICAN MEALIE BREAD
Просмотров 8474 месяца назад
Who doesn't love a good cornbread? This is an easy, fullproof recipe for a buttery and fluffy cornbread every time! In Part 2 of my South African Recipe series, I share with you the recipe for Mealie Bread. This is my way of honoring South Africa for their stance on Palestinian human rights. TO ORDER MY 5 STAR RATED COOKBOOK: secure.mybookorders.com/mbo_index.php?isbn=9781545675113 TO GET 10% O...
MAMMA VERA Returns with her FAMOUS SPINACH PIES! Childhood Favorite Alert! | Fatayer فطائر
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.4 месяца назад
MAMMA VERA Returns with her FAMOUS SPINACH PIES! Childhood Favorite Alert! | Fatayer فطائر
FEAST Your Eyes On My TOP FOODIE Moments - MUST SEE NEW Trailer!
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.4 месяца назад
FEAST Your Eyes On My TOP FOODIE Moments - MUST SEE NEW Trailer!
A FLAVOR EXPLOSION Of SAVORY And SWEET KEBABS! HONORING SOUTH AFRICA: SOSATIES
Просмотров 8005 месяцев назад
A FLAVOR EXPLOSION Of SAVORY And SWEET KEBABS! HONORING SOUTH AFRICA: SOSATIES
THE POEM from PALESTINE that HAUNTS ME EVERYDAY: "IF I MUST DIE" by RAFAAT ALAREER
Просмотров 9005 месяцев назад
THE POEM from PALESTINE that HAUNTS ME EVERYDAY: "IF I MUST DIE" by RAFAAT ALAREER
I could EAT this LIFE CHANGING SOURDOUGH BREAD EVERYDAY! BREADMAKING SECRETS
Просмотров 7726 месяцев назад
I could EAT this LIFE CHANGING SOURDOUGH BREAD EVERYDAY! BREADMAKING SECRETS
POPULAR NEW ORLEANS CHEF shares SECRET RECIPE- EASY BBQ SHRIMP!
Просмотров 4766 месяцев назад
POPULAR NEW ORLEANS CHEF shares SECRET RECIPE- EASY BBQ SHRIMP!
MELT in your MOUTH SUGAR FREE GHRAYBEH: ARABIC SHORTBREAD | KETO
Просмотров 1 тыс.6 месяцев назад
MELT in your MOUTH SUGAR FREE GHRAYBEH: ARABIC SHORTBREAD | KETO
BRAVE 13-year-old BOY in GAZA, NOW a Guardian For His 7 Siblings
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.7 месяцев назад
BRAVE 13-year-old BOY in GAZA, NOW a Guardian For His 7 Siblings
CHOCOLATE EXPERT shares BAKING TIPS- HOW CHOCOLATE CHIP TYPES CHANGE your COOKIES!
Просмотров 4978 месяцев назад
CHOCOLATE EXPERT shares BAKING TIPS- HOW CHOCOLATE CHIP TYPES CHANGE your COOKIES!
MASS STARVATION in GAZA- HOW to HELP! ANERA and WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN
Просмотров 9118 месяцев назад
MASS STARVATION in GAZA- HOW to HELP! ANERA and WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN
GAZA: BEYOND A GENOCIDE, a MODERN DAY EXTERIMINATION
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.8 месяцев назад
GAZA: BEYOND A GENOCIDE, a MODERN DAY EXTERIMINATION
ARABIC FOOD & LANGUAGE BUILDS BRIDGES BETWEEN EAST & WEST!
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ARABIC FOOD & LANGUAGE BUILDS BRIDGES BETWEEN EAST & WEST!
A POTLUCK FAVORITE! MEDITERRANEAN MAFTOUL with ROASTED VEGETABLES & FETA
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A POTLUCK FAVORITE! MEDITERRANEAN MAFTOUL with ROASTED VEGETABLES & FETA
CREAMY & DELICIOUS PUMPKIN BISQUE- YOU WON'T BELIEVE ONLY 4 INGREDIENTS!
Просмотров 65510 месяцев назад
CREAMY & DELICIOUS PUMPKIN BISQUE- YOU WON'T BELIEVE ONLY 4 INGREDIENTS!
22,000 PEOPLE SHOWED UP to PALESTINE CULTURAL DAY! WITH SINGER ELYANNA & MC ABDUL
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22,000 PEOPLE SHOWED UP to PALESTINE CULTURAL DAY! WITH SINGER ELYANNA & MC ABDUL
MABROUSHEH: MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE JAM and STREUSEL BARS- with FIGS!
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MABROUSHEH: MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE JAM and STREUSEL BARS- with FIGS!
MY LATE GRANDFATHER'S FAVORITE CAKE- SEE HOW this ITALIAN MASTERPIECE is MADE! ST HONORE CAKE!
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MY LATE GRANDFATHER'S FAVORITE CAKE- SEE HOW this ITALIAN MASTERPIECE is MADE! ST HONORE CAKE!
ITALIAN teaches EASY GNOCCHI RECIPE- in his YACHT KITCHEN!
Просмотров 672Год назад
ITALIAN teaches EASY GNOCCHI RECIPE- in his YACHT KITCHEN!
Thank you for sharing . Free Palestine
Why cut tops of figs off (or is the stem part?)? Seems like figs are sweet enuf wo sugar. Was thinking figs might be high in oxalic acid (will do a websearch), so pairing with a cheese makes sense (people used to know how to eat ! ). Thanks for the nice vid instructions !!
It is the stem part I cut off, which has a milky fig sap. It does have medicinal properties but can be an allergen for some people, so I leave it out. ;)
@@blanchetv just read that fig sap(milk stuff) can be like rennet for cheesemaking. Have had problems if ate to much latex type foods (avo,figs,lettuce...).
Great recipe.
How is natalea?
Love this video of you two! Thank you Habebti’s 💜💜💜
A 1 Blanche 🤍👌😉🙏💯
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Why rush the end? We didn’t get a good idea of what comes after
I was in a French cooking class, and I did that out of courtesy to the others in the class. The sesame candy was complete at that point, and it was on to the next lesson.
Exactly what I was looking for, quick turmeric healthy recipe , fast and to the point. Looks beautiful and delicious. It's going in my recipe playlist, Thanks 👍
Enjoy and welcome to the channel!
Mama Blanch, fdo you have any suggestions how to make turmeric taste like saffron?? Al r ernative fillings for mamool besides dates?
Very difficult to make one spice taste like another. If you do not like dates however for the mamoul, you can use dried figs or dried apricots, but you would have to grind them into a paste first.
Beautiful
Palestinians 🇵🇸are such a beautiful 😍+brave and Kindhearted people on this planet 🌎🫶🏼🌸😭i have also so many friends from Palestine 🇵🇸 and they are kind 🥹🫶🏼💟💌
Aww thank you and appreciate you watching this video!
@@blanchetv i really love your velogs 🫶🏼🌸i really enjoy while watching them 🥰(I think you have to make more velogs in Palestine 🇵🇸🫀)
@@IqraJhanzaib-w5b I hope to return one day 🙏🙏🙏❤️
Many years ago I bought ka'ak (Jerusalem bagels) from a street vendor in Jerusalem who provided zaatar wrapped in newspaper.
I like to brush some pita with olive oil, sprinkle on zaatar and heat under under broiler.
Locally I can get only Ziyad brand and Frontier brand zaatar. What do you think of those brands?
Ziyad is an excellent brand too! Never heard of Frontier though.
Best I had was Assyrians (Lebanon) lentil mujadara in achrafieh and in Chicago
Thanks Blanche lol I don't feel like such a weirdo now for drinking pickle juice shots with some foods now, I do it with some picked pepper juice too ssshh., The AL'ARD link is currently unavailable so i put in my wish list. iIdid order the 3 of the other brands reviewed and will be sharing them, ty.
haha great to have a partner in pickle juice! Hope you enjoy the za’atar mixes!
Just made this and it’s going to be a staple for us! So delicious, and broiling the eggplant makes it so quick to make!
So glad to hear that! 🙏❤️
Turmaric was also used in Persia and even now it is used vastly in all their cooking. I mean the stews and a lot of thrice dishes and kebabs.
Zaatar is heavenly. 💚 We mix ours with oil and spread/dip/drizzle it on pita or bake like a pizza in the oven in Batroun, Lebanon. Sometimes we take the 'pizza' version and add tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and jiban (homemade cheese) and roll it up like a wrap. Delicious memories! I've had some bad zaatar in the States. Does not compare to the good stuff. I get mine from Lebanon from a distributor here on the East coast. I'll look up the brand when I get a chance and share it with you Blanche. I've also heard some brands use fillers in their spices, not just zaatar mix. Shame on them! 😂
It's by Salloum Bros. and I just found it on amazon. Thanks for the Zaatar! One of my favorite things in life! 💚
@@dianamary6170 thank you! You know I tried to get that one, and they cancelled my order saying they couldn’t fulfill it. I wonder why 🤔 Maybe there is a limited amount!
Hello, Mam I hope you are well. I have a great idea about your RUclips channel.
I also love the one from Palestine. That's what we had with bagels in Jerusalem I think. Thank you so much as I have not been able to find that one anywhere here. Nothing tastes fresh like the one we had there. I have bought so many.
There's nothing like those huge warm bagels from the carts there and the za'atar.
Great review, Blanche and Mama Vera. That's it. Going on a shopping spree.
Haha good luck! 👍
Blanche, You & MAMA Vera are always appreciated about time & energy given about international cuisines. Your vision about international cuisines & health it’s A 1/ Impressive. Prayers out to you & MAMA Vera 🙏😉🤍☝🏻👌💗 LOVE YOU Blanche.
@@1.JAGUAR aww thank you! We appreciate you! ❤️🙏🤗
A lot of zaatars use wheat fillers. Al Ard's zaatar is gluten free which I like. I gave some of my family members Al Ard zaatar and one of them said it tasted like oregano.
These videos with your mom are most pleasant ! So funny how anyone could laugh at our food. If they only would have tried it. I would never eat a sandwich until about age four as I saw a ball player, Carl Yastrzemski eating one in the dugout during a game. From then on I was hooked. The markets in Palestine must have been tremendous with those za’atar & spice aromas!
I could spend all day every day at those markets ❤
Your show is great and I love it! please change the background "music" away from that incessant ticking. You're the Best! Thank you for your wonderful show!! Hw about music from Palestine or at least the region?
Sad part is most Palestinian music I want to use is copyright so I have to keep it copyright free.
Blanche my dear your mother is beautiful just like you 😂😂😂 I guess it’s like mother like daughter 😂😂😂 I’ve been trying to get Savory to make my own mix as per one of your episodes but it’s been difficult so I will go to a Middle East store in my city and try some of your suggestions Thanks a million!!! 🤗🤗😘 and come to Florida to Celebrate 🎊 🎉 🙌 cheers 🥂
Thank you and good luck finding that savory! 👍
Hi habibty, It's always a joy when you bring her on, My mom used to try and trick me to eat zaatar saying it's good for the brain, and I told her mom, I love Zaatar, whether it's good for my brainz or not :) I think the bright colored zaatar is called da'2a, my used to tell me people of Gaza have that one, the one my dad used to get us is exported from Jordan because I used to live in Dubai with them, It's very sour and have a lot of sesame.
The one I buy online has genuine hyssop. Which i use 4 respiratory issues. Hyssop is one spice mentioned over and over again scripture. It really is an amazing herb! There is a reason Y King David said "Purge me with hyssop..."
yes an ancient herb indeed! ❤️
Finally 🎉 Thank you Blanche, I learned so much. Now it's time to bake up a batch of pita chips!
@@danq.5140 if I recall, this was your request!
@blanchetv Yes it was ☺️
You helped a lot. I recently became acquainted with this spice but did not know how to use it. Mine came with other herbs from Spain.
I would love for you to do a series on different Levantine expat communities in the US! Thank you so much for this channels and all the work that you do!
Baraka is the most common around here, and what I have on hand right now. But I will look for Al'Ard. I hope it's still available, given world events. I know I've commented this before, but since I live literally on the border of Dearborn, Michigan, I am quite spoiled with the range of Middle Eastern foods and products I can access with ease. Even at the Kroger!
Salloum and Ziyad are also widely available here. I do prefer the Baraka to Ziyad, although I do have multiple other Ziyad spices and products that I use.
@@2close2themoon indeed you are! I would guess you could find that brand in your location better than probably anywhere else in the United States! If all else fails, you can order it online 👍
I love watching your channel! My father is from Palestine, (Ramallah), and my mother is from Jordan, (Madabeh). My dad's mother lived with us while I was a kid, and we enjoyed her cooking tremendously!! She taught my mother how to cook the wonderful meals of the middle east. Thank you for today's lesson in Za'atar ❤
@@cindyalam7490 oh you are so lucky to have had a Teta live with you and cook for you! That is the all-time best situation ❤️
My mother in law from Jordan is the best
It'd be Absolutely Wonderful to find one that has more flavor amd aroma to it like the kind i had when i was younger back home in Dearborn, Michigan!!! THAT would be the Best(from the Old country!) ❤❤❤
@@AQUARIASGOLDENAGE Al ‘Ard- is old country za’atar for sure 👍
Do you have a pickled turnip brand that you recommend? If you use it. Thanks.
Awesome Vlog mam, please show lebanese chicken fatteh recipe please 🥺 please please please please pls
@@sharmishthabanerjee6852 that is a lot of please! Will add that to the list 👍
Im guessing the one in the jar....I really bought one from a bag and the green seemed fake so I bought a Jared one and is was good My husband is from Syria so the one he brings from there is always the best but here it's tricky.
Please tell me about Lupi cold extracted Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Is it fake or genuine? The label doesnt indicate anything other than it was bottled in Italy
Lupi looks pretty good, but I would stick to their extra-virgin olive oil only and stay away from any blends. 👍
I keep returning to your recipe whenever I have guests 😅 thank U❤
Aww great to hear! You are always welcome back =)
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