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Olive Chicken with Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Recipe by Bebe CarminitoCourse: Recipes
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

24

hours 
Cooking time

40

minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 bone in chicken thighs

  • Garlic salt or kosher & fresh cracked black pepper

  • 1/2 cup olives (I love Castelvetrano olives) in brine

  • 1/4 cup olive brine plus 1 tablespoon – divided (used for chicken and Toum sauce)

  • 3 lemons (2 sliced into rounds, 1 juiced) 

  • 1 lb. baby potatoes (I used a medley of colors, pick your favorite)

  • 2- 3 tablespoons olive oil – divided

  • Fresh thyme sprigs

  • Anne’s Toum Za’atar Sauce for potatoes and chicken (recipe below)

  • 3/4 cup of Anne’s Toum Za’atar

  • Leaves from 5 sprigs of fresh thyme

  • 1 tablespoon olive brine

  • Mix together and spread on a small serving platter for potatoes reserving 1 tablespoon to brush on chicken last 5 minutes. Set aside in refrigerator.

Directions

  • Prepare chicken one day in advance by dry brining overnight. Rinse and thoroughly dry chicken thighs. Place chicken on a parchment lined quarter sheet pan. Sprinkle with garlic or kosher salt and season with fresh cracked pepper. Place in refrigerator overnight uncovered. This helps develop a crispy skin. 
  • Preheat oven to 450.
  • Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and assemble while oven preheats.
  • In a baking pan or roaster, pour the olive brine and the juice of 1 lemon. Place the chicken thighs over the cooking liquids and the slices from 1 lemon.
  • Drizzle olive oil gingerly over each piece of chicken about 1 tablespoon and add a few sprigs of Thyme.
  • Roast for 40 minutes and then add your olives to the pan.
  • Prepare Potatoes – you will roast potatoes last 20 minutes while roasting chicken.
  • In a medium pot fill with water half way. Bring to a boil and generously season with kosher salt, about 1 tablespoon. When water is ready, cook potatoes till fork tender, 12-15 minutes depending on the size. While potatoes are cooking prepare a sheet pan with parchment. Drain and cool potatoes and when able to safely handle use a small glass or jar and smash potatoes on the baking sheet. Slice 1 lemon and add these to the sheet pan as well. Season with garlic or kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper. Drizzle with Olive Oil and add leaves from about 3 sprigs of thyme and set pan aside. These will get roasted the last 20 minutes of chicken roasting time.
  • At this time, rotate the chicken and also place your prepped potatoes in as well. Roast for an additional 20 minutes.
  • With your reserved Toum Sauce, during the last 5 minutes, remove chicken and brush the 1 tablespoon reserved Anne’s Toum Za’atar over then place back in oven to finish. Place the roasted potatoes on your serving platter with the Toum Sauce and if desired, brush or drizzle with a little more olive oil. Serve and enjoy! 

Notes

  • The awesome recipe is provided by Bebe Carminito

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]]> Carne Asada Marinade https://annestoum.com/2023/10/12/carne-asada-marinade/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 21:23:24 +0000 https://annestoumdev.brandondoty.com/?p=901 A fusion of bold garlic toum with the warm spices of cumin, chipotle, chili and oregano turns Taco Tuesday into a 5 star meal at home with our Carne Asada Marinade. Perfection is elevated for steak, chicken and seafood.

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Carne Asada Marinade

Course: Recipes
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

4

hours 
Cooking time

15

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 – 1 ½ lb Skirt Steak or whichever protein you prefer

  • 4 Tbsp Anne’s Toum Original

  • 1 Tbsp Cumin

  • 1 Tbsp Oregano

  • 1 Tbsp Chili Powder

  • 1 Tbsp Chipotle Chili Powder

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • Pinch of Salt and Pepper

Directions

  • Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
  • Place the steak in a large Ziploc bag and pour marinade over the steak. Make sure the steak is fully coated with the marinade.
  • Marinate the steak in the refrigerator between 4-24 hours.
  • When you’re ready, heat your grill to 425-450 degrees. Grill steak for 3-5 minutes on each side.
  • Allow the steak to rest for 5 minutes before cutting against the grain. We either chop it up into bite sized pieces or leave it in slices depending on how we plan to use it.
  • Add whatever taco add-ons you like! We like guacamole (with Lemon Sumac Toum, of course), homemade salsa, a little squeeze of lime, and onions and cilantro!

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]]> Bruschetta https://annestoum.com/2023/10/12/brushetta/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 21:10:28 +0000 https://annestoumdev.brandondoty.com/?p=887 Classic bruschetta served with a warm baguette layered with a velvety smooth base of Anne's Toum soaking up the flavors of the tomatoes, basil and olive oil.

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Bruschetta

Course: Recipes
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

5

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Baguette

  • 2 Tbsp Anne’s Toum

  • 2 Cups Cherry tomatoes

  • Fresh Basil

  • Olive Oil

  • Salt

  • Pepper

  • Balsamic vinegar (optional)

Directions

  • Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch slices and toast.
  • Spread a layer of Anne’s Toum on each toasted slice of bread while it is still warm.
  • Chiffonade or tear basil.
  • Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a small bowl with the basil and pinch of salt and pepper. Mix gently.
  • Arrange bread on a serving dish and carefully spoon tomato mixture on top of the bread
  • Drizzle each slice with olive oil. Add a thin drizzle of balsamic vinegar if you wish.

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]]> Grilled Shrimp & Potatoes https://annestoum.com/2023/10/12/grilled-shrimp-potatoes/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 21:01:04 +0000 https://annestoumdev.brandondoty.com/?p=881 A quick and savory weeknight meal full of zesty lemon and garlic flavor in our Grilled Shrimp and Potatoes recipe. Try with Anne's Toum Lemon Sumac.

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Grilled Shrimp & Potatoes

Course: Recipes
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp

  • 6 Tbsp Anne’s Toum Lemon Sumac

  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 4 yellow potatoes

  • Salt

  • Pepper

Directions

  • Rinse the shrimp in cold water and pat dry.
  • In a medium bowl, place dried shrimp and 4 Tbsp Anne’s Toum. Mix until each shrimp is coated in Anne’s Toum.
  • Meanwhile, slice potatoes about ¼ inch thick and chop the fresh cilantro.
  • Place potatoes in a medium bowl and mix with 2 Tbsp Anne’s Toum until potatoes are evenly coated.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper on the potatoes.
  • Heat your grill or grill pan to medium.
  • First, cook the potatoes for about 5 minutes a side.
  • Add shrimp to the grill and cook until pink ~ 3 minutes a side.
  • Sprinkle shrimp with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lemon.
  • Use Anne’s Toum as a dip for the finished shrimp and potatoes!

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]]> Anne’s Garlic Bread https://annestoum.com/2023/10/12/annes-garlic-bread/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:47:24 +0000 https://annestoumdev.brandondoty.com/?p=863 Anne's Garlic Bread is garlic bread kicked up a major notch with Anne's Toum and dried oregano - Made in minutes! Devoured in seconds!

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Anne’s Garlic Bread

Course: Recipes
Servings

10

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

2

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Baguette

  • 6 Tbsp Anne’s Toum

  • 1 ½ Tbsp Dried Oregano

Directions

  • Cut baguette in half the long way and then in smaller pieces between 2–4 inches.
  • In a small bowl mix Anne’s Toum with oregano.
  • Spread Anne’s Toum mixture on bread and arrange it on a baking sheet.
  • Adjust an oven shelf to the upper third of the oven and turn the broiler on high.
  • Once the oven is heated, place the baking sheet in the oven and broil until the bread is brown on the edges. Careful not to burn it!
  • Eat with your favorite pasta or if you’re feeling adventurous, use it as bread for your favorite sandwich!

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]]> Green Chile Spinach Artichoke Dip https://annestoum.com/2023/10/12/green-chile-spinach-artichoke-dip-recipe-by-bebe-carminto/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:31:33 +0000 https://annestoumdev.brandondoty.com/?p=847 Anne's Toum in Green Chile Spinach Artichoke Dip enhances the richness and bold flavors of a classic spinach artichoke dip.

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Green Chile Spinach Artichoke Dip

Recipe by Bebe CarminitoCourse: Recipes
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces baby spinach – wilted and chopped and moisture absorbed

  • 2/3 cup sour cream

  • 1/4 cup Anne’s Toum Original

  • 8 ounces mascarpone

  • 1/4 – 1/2 cup Roasted Hatch Green Chile depending on your preference – chopped (or canned green Chile) 

  • 2 3/4 cups of shredded low moisture mozzarella divided

  • 2 6.5 ounce jars of marinated artichoke hearts drained, rinsed and chopped (moisture removed)

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • Fresh black pepper

Directions

  • Wilt spinach and strain in a colander. When cool enough to handle, squeeze out as much moisture as possible with paper towels then chop.
  • Place the chopped spinach in a medium size bowl and add the sour cream, Anne’s Toum, mascarpone, green chile if using, 2 cups of the mozzarella, artichoke hearts and season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix together with a rubber spatula till combined and spoon into an 11 x 9 baking dish and top with the remaining 3/4 cup of mozzarella. *If doing ahead, you can do up to this point and cover and chill till ready to bake.
  • When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 375 and bake loosely covered with foil for 15 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake 10 – 15 minutes more till golden and bubbly, if desired place under the broiler 1-2 minutes till the cheese is toasted. Serve with either crostini, crackers or a sliced baguette

Notes

  • This awesome recipe is provided by Bebe Carminito

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]]> Shish Taouk https://annestoum.com/2023/10/12/shish-taouk/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:29:36 +0000 https://annestoumdev.brandondoty.com/?p=846 Indulge in the exotic with Shish Taouk, where succulent grilled chicken meets the creamy allure of Toum. A feast of Mediterranean flavors that's easy to make and impossible to resist.

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Shish Taouk

Course: Recipes
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes

Ingredients

  • 2lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into chunks

  • Marinade

  • 2 Tbsp Anne’s Toum Original

  • 4 Garlic cloves smashed with mortar and pestle

  • 1/4 cup full fat plain yogurt

  • 1 Tbsp Paprika

  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric

  • 2 Tbsp Ketchup or tomato paste

  • Juice of 2 lemons

  • Pinch of Salt and Pepper

  • Sprinkling of za’atar (if available)

  • EXTRAS

  • Anne’s Toum for dipping is a must!

  • Lebanese pickles

  • French fries

  • Pita bread

Directions

  • Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
  • Add chicken to the marinade and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  • When ready, skewer chicken and grill until cooked thoroughly and slightly charred.
  • Serve with extra Toum for dipping or slathering on pita bread, pickles and french fries!

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]]> Baked Salmon https://annestoum.com/2023/10/12/baked-salmon/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:50:27 +0000 https://annestoumdev.brandondoty.com/?p=724 Elevate your salmon experience with our Baked Salmon infused with creamy Toum. A symphony of flavors—succulent fish, aromatic garlic—creating a dish that's both easy and extraordinary. Bon appétit!

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Baked Salmon

Recipe by Bebe Carminito
Servings

3

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 – 7 ounce Atlantic Salmon Fillets 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Fine sea salt & pepper 

  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of Anne’s Lemon Sumac Toum Sauce 

  • Juice of 1 lemon divided 

  • 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh dill 

  • 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta cooked according to package directions (reserve water – about 3 tablespoons)

  • Salt & pepper to finish

  • Squeeze of fresh lemon optional 

  • Extra dill & dill flowers or fennel flowers to garnish optional

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 and line a 1/4 sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • To prep salmon, brush the skin with olive oil then place on the sheet pan skin side down. Season with fine sea salt and a few turns of freshly cracked black pepper.
  • Place the prepped salmon in the refrigerator while you make the sauce.
  • In a small bowl, place Anne’s Lemon Sumac Toum, dill and the juice of half the lemon. Stir together then remove 1/4 cup to brush on the salmon evenly distributing. Reserve the rest to make the sauce for your orzo pasta.
  • Bake the salmon for 20 minutes and cook orzo according to the package directions. I cook ours 8-9 minutes in salted water and don’t forget to save the water.
  • When your salmon is done baking, tent with foil to keep warm while you finish the orzo.
  • When pasta is done cooking drain, don’t rinse and place in medium sized bowl.
  • In another small bowl add the reserved Anne’s Toum Sauce, the other half of the juiced lemon and 3 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water. Stir together to incorporate and season with salt to taste. *Add this sauce to your orzo while it’s still hot for a more luscious consistency.
  • Spoon orzo on a platter then place salmon on top. Finish with a little extra salt & pepper, a squeeze of fresh lemon and garnish with fresh dill & dill or fennel flowers if desired. Also, don’t forget to add a little spoon or two of Anne’s Toum to enjoy with your salmom.

Notes

  • This awesome recipe is provided by Bebe Carminito

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]]> Kafta Kebabs, Arayes, & Laban https://annestoum.com/2023/10/12/kafta-kebabs-arayes-laban/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:26:05 +0000 https://annestoumdev.brandondoty.com/?p=713 Embark on a Middle Eastern culinary journey with sizzling Kafta Kebabs, crispy Arayes, and cool Laban, all enchanted by the garlicky magic of Toum. An extraordinary feast awaits!

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]]> Flavor enthusiasts, join us on a culinary adventure through the vibrant markets of the Middle East. Today, we explore my kitchen’s heart, where the enticing aroma of sizzling Kafta Kebabs, crispy Arayes, and the refreshing coolness of Laban collide in a feast fit for royalty. Stealing the show is the garlicky maestro—Toum!

Picture succulent Kafta Kebabs, each bite bursting with a symphony of spices, embraced by the crunch of golden, fragrant Arayes. Now, add a dollop of Toum—the ingredient that transforms this dish into otherwordly that leaves you craving more.

Beyond the food, it’s about the experience. Envision a table adorned with sizzling delights, friends and family gathered, laughter resonating, and the intoxicating scent of Toum lingering. It’s a celebration of taste, culture, and the joy of creating something extraordinary in your kitchen.

So, grab your skewers, fire up the grill, and let’s embark on a journey where every bite tells a story. Our Kafta Kebabs, Arayes, and Laban, infused with the magic of Toum, aren’t just a meal—they’re a passport to a world of culinary bliss. Get ready to savor, celebrate, and indulge in the extraordinary!

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KAFTA KEBABS, ARAYES, & LABAN

Course: Recipes
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes

Ingredients

  • INGREDIENTS for Kafta Kebabs & Arayes

  • 2lbs Ground beef – 80/20 

  • 1 large yellow onion

  • 3 bunches curly parsley (washed and dried) 

  • 2 teaspoons kafta spice*

  • 2 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

  • 1 teaspoon 7 spices*

  • 2 bags fresh pita bread

  • Skewers for kebabs

  • INGREDIENTS for Laban

  • One 32oz container of plain yogurt

  • 3-4 Persian Cucumbers 

  • 2 tablespoons Dried Mint

  • 2 tablespoons Anne’s Toum Original

  • Sprinkle of salt to taste

Directions

  • INSTRUCTIONS for Kafta Kebabs & Arayes
  • Place parsley (stems removed) in the food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Place in bowl
    which will make it difficult for the kafta kebabs to stay together. Place in the bowl with parsley and mix together.
  • Cut onion into quarters and place in the food processor. Pulse until finely chopped ensuring not to over process
  • Add meat to parsley and onions. Add spices and mix with hands until everything is incorporated. 
  • Prepare bread: cut each pita into quarters. 
  • Use hands to form kebabs around metal skewers 
  • Open each quarter of pita by peeling the two sides of the pita apart without breaking the “seam” on the outer edge of the pita. 
  • Use hands to spread a thin layer of meat mixture inside of each quarter slice of pita
  • Grill kebabs and arayes kafta until thoroughly cooked ensuring not to burn the bread on the arayes. Some browning/charring on edges is normal. 
  • INSTRUCTIONS for Laban
  • Slice cucumbers into rounds and set aside. 
  • Add toum to a large bowl. 
  • Add yogurt to the bowl and mix thoroughly. 
  • Add sliced cucumbers, mint and salt and mix thoroughly.
  • Use as a dipping sauce for kebab kafta and arayes kafta. 

Notes

  • *Kafta Spice and Seven Spices can be found at most Middle Eastern grocery stores

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]]> Lentil Soup https://annestoum.com/2023/10/12/lentil-soup-2/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:03:53 +0000 https://annestoumdev.brandondoty.com/?p=703 Embark on a personal journey with Nana's Heartwarming Lentil Soup—upgraded with a garlicky Toum twist. A nostalgic family recipe turned contemporary masterpiece. Explore more Toum-infused wonders for elevated culinary experiences.

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]]> Step into my kitchen, where nostalgia’s aroma blends with lentil richness in our revamped family classic—Nana’s Heartwarming Lentil Soup. This cherished recipe, evolving over generations, now features a new twist: Toum, the garlicky enchantment turning every spoonful into a comfort ode.

Imagine plump lentils, a veggie rainbow, and memories’ unmistakable fragrance simmering in a pot. Then, Toum enters—a secret passed down through the years, elevating the soup with creamy, garlicky notes that, frankly, my ancestors would envy.

But what’s the magic behind this revamped classic? The soul poured into each pot is what matters, not just the ingredients. I don’t merely serve Nana’s lentil soup; I put a piece of my heart in a bowl. The subtle improvements? They add a dash of love from countless afternoons experimenting in the kitchen.

So, don your coziest sweater, grab a ladle, and let’s journey through flavors whispering tales of family, love, and joy found in a simple bowl of soup. This isn’t just a recipe; it’s a hug from the past, a taste of home with a contemporary twist. Get ready to savor Nana’s Heartwarming Lentil Soup, now with a Toum-infused touch that’ll make you feel at home.

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Lentil Soup

Servings

6

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ Cups Lentils (green or brown)

  • 1 Yellow onion

  • 6 Tbsp Anne’s Toum Lemon Sumac or Original

  • 4 Swiss Chard leaves

  • 4 medium yellow potatoes

  • 1/3-1/2 Cup fresh lemon juice

  • 7 Cups water

  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil

  • Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

  • Heat olive oil in a large soup pot/dutch oven.
  • Chop onion and sauté in pan over medium heat until translucent. Dice potatoes and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to low and add Anne’s Toum. Mix Anne’s Toum into your onions and sauté until Anne’s Toum melts down.
  • Then add lentils, potatoes, water and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to boil and reduce to simmer.
  • Cover pan and simmer for 35 min or until lentils and potatoes are cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, rinse and chop the swiss chard. Add to the pan when lentils are almost done and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Turn heat off. Add lemon juice and enjoy!

Notes

  • As a bonus: Spread Anne’s Toum on your bread, broil and enjoy garlic toast with your nourishing soup!

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