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Family Favorite: Lebanese Cauliflower, ground beef & Rice
Here’s another Lebanese inspired dish that we make once every week or so. My kids request this one. They absolutely love it. We all do. They literally want this dish at least once a week. At this point, you may… Continue reading
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Early Christmas Morning
Not unlike previous Christmases, I am the last one awake in my home. It’s Christmas Eve, after midnight, so technically it’s Christmas morning. I’ve just completed wrapping and placing all of the “momma and dad” and santa presents under the… Continue reading
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A 2020 Trend that should Stay…the Charcuterie Board
Intimidated by the charcuterie board? Don’t be! Come see how easy it is to create and love charcuterie boards! Continue reading
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Another Favorite- Lebanese Green Beans, Ground lamb & Rice
Add this green beans, lamb and rice to the list of our family favorites. We make this dish every 1-2 weeks. I usually use about 3 pounds of green beans and 1 – 2 pounds of ground lamb. A very… Continue reading
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Grieving During the Holidays
I posted these reminders in 2017, after our daughter died of a fetal maternal hemorrhage at 18 weeks gestation. Now, in 2020, there are so many grieving across our nation. They are grieving the loss of their livelihoods, their jobs,… Continue reading
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El Momma on the WhinyPaluza Podcast with Rebecca Greene plus 4 Parenting Tips
El Momma 4 Parenting Tips that Work for Us 1. Keep a schedule, but let it go when it’s just not working 2. Tell the truth. Teach the value of honesty to your children. 3. SLOW DOWN. Enjoy today. You… Continue reading
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Warak Enab: How To Make the Best Stuffed Grape Leaves Ever!
I’ve been making this family recipe since 2009. Lebanese Grape Leaves are the favorite meal of nearly every one of the Els. We ALL Love them! Don’t be intimidated by the rolling process. If you can fold and wrap a… Continue reading
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3 Reminders that will help our grieving hearts this Holiday season
Thanksgiving 2019 I posted these reminders in 2017, after our daughter died of a fetal maternal hemorrhage at 18 weeks gestation. Now, in 2020, there are so many grieving across our nation. Grieving the loss of their livelihoods, their jobs,… Continue reading
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THE BEST HUMMUS EVER! El Momma’s Classic Lebanese hummus recipe
Traditional Lebanese Hummus Ingredients 2 (15-oz.) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained (save the juice from the can for later) 6 cloves garlic, peeled [1] tsp salt [1/2] cup fresh lemon juice [1/2] tsp Citric acid (optional) [1] cup tahini paste… Continue reading
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Best Ever ! Gluten Free Sausage Balls using only 3 Ingredients.
So good. No one will ever guess they are gluten free. *Update! November, 2022*This is my most popular post on the ELMOMMA blog and I know why…These are still amazing, still easy to make and still delicious. I would never… Continue reading