{"title":"Meze","description":"\u003cp\u003eLebanese food is made for sharing and it is most common for all starters to be shared \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hummus-malachme","title":"Homous maa Shawarma","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eIf you are a fan of both homous and shawarma, then you will love this classic combination of flavors in my Homous Maa Shawarma. This dip takes traditional homous to new heights by incorporating tender lamb shawarma topped with a sprinkling of pine nuts, parsley and pomegranate. My husband’s favourite warm meze !!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eBest eaten with Lebanese bread\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alissarskitchen ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51991644340566,"sku":"SQ5367311","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/1168\/6998\/files\/HUMOUSANDLAMBMAIN.jpg?v=1767030182"},{"product_id":"grandmas-falafel","title":"Falafel","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eOne of my most delicious dishes is my grandmother's homemade falafel. It's a recipe that has been passed down through generations, each one adding their own special touch.. The aroma of freshly ground spices filled the air as grandma [teta] formed each falafel ball with love and skill, ensuring they are perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Whether enjoyed on its own or nestled in a pita with tahini sauce, parsley mint, radish and tomato, your tastebuds will be treated to an authentic Lebanese experience that will have you coming back for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eFalafel is an iconic popular street food in Lebanon which we love serving at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAt Alissar’s Kitchen we serve a starter size (3 falafel) or a Main course portion (6 falafel)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alissarskitchen ","offers":[{"title":"Starter - 3 pcs","offer_id":52427945738582,"sku":"SQ4807723","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Main - 6 pcs","offer_id":52427945771350,"sku":"SQ4807724","price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/1168\/6998\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-01-28_at_19.00.11.jpg?v=1769635555"},{"product_id":"fatoush","title":"Fattoush Salad","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIn our traditional Lebanese fattoush salad, we combine a colourful medley of ingredients to create a refreshing burst of flavours. We carefully blend the crispness of fresh lettuce, juicy pomegranate seeds and refreshing cucumber slices with a unique combination of herbs, each playing a role in enhancing the overall taste and texture of this exquisite dish. This is topped with pieces of toasted Lebanese bread and drizzled with Lebanese sourced pomegranate syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe consensus is that this classic Middle Eastern salad originated in the region that is now Lebanon (specifically northern Lebanon). The word \"fattoush\" is derived from the Arabic word \"fatteh,\" which means \"crumbs\" in reference to the crispy pieces of toasted or fried bread that are a key ingredient in the salad. Lebanese farmers, legend tells us, would fry left over pitta bread scraps and to make their salad they would throw in the fried bread with whatever herbs and in season vegetables they could find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWe serve my Fattoush Salad either as a single portion or a family sharing portion suitable for 4 people and I am delighted that this dish is one of Alissar’s Kitchens' best sellers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alissarskitchen ","offers":[{"title":"SINGLE","offer_id":51991644406102,"sku":"SQ7517324","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"FAMILY","offer_id":52171582996822,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/1168\/6998\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-01-29_at_13.58.08.jpg?v=1769695401"},{"product_id":"zaatar-saj","title":"Zaatar Manouche","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e[za-tar man-oo-she]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eMy grandmother used to serve me Manouche for breakfast - a mini-style bread snack with wild thyme. The myth was that this healthy food first thing in the morning would help us focus and be better students at school. Not sure that worked but I loved this simple yet gorgeous snack first thing in the morning. I serve mine the same size as a pizza with cucumber, mint and tomato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alissarskitchen ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51991644668246,"sku":"SQ2784976","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/1168\/6998\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-01-29at11.19.02.jpg?v=1769685958"},{"product_id":"cheese-sambousek","title":"Cheese Sambousek","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese fried homemade pastry parcels [sambousek] are made from locally sourced flour and include feta and my own mix of spices and herbs. A family favourite through the generations\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003eSambousek is now considered a Lebanese dish, but actually this pie originated in Persia. However, it is not often made in modern-day Iran, having lost it’s popularity a few centuries ago\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alissarskitchen ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51991644799318,"sku":"SQ5151137","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/1168\/6998\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-01-28_at_21.42.00_2.jpg?v=1769636661"},{"product_id":"meat-sambousek","title":"Meat Sambousek","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Sam-BOO-Sik]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e4pcs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese fried homemade pastry parcels [sambousik] are made from locally sourced flour and include minced beef, onions and spices.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eSambousek is now considered a Lebanese dish, but actually this pie originated in Persia. However, it is not often made in modern-day Iran, having lost it’s popularity a few centuries ago\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alissarskitchen ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51991644832086,"sku":"SQ3459685","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/1168\/6998\/files\/MEATSAMBOUSEK1.jpg?v=1767028698"},{"product_id":"spinach-fatayer","title":"Spinach Fatayer","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e4 pcs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eThese homemade spinach pastry parcels are a labour of love but worth it! I mix the dough myself from a local mill and fill the parcels with my own mixture of fresh spinach, sumac, onions and top it off with a touch of lemon juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eIt is believed these “little hand pies” originated in Lebanon and were served at special occasions and large family gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWhat seems most likely is that they originated in Lebanon, where they are extremely popular still, and then spread around the Ottoman Empire, as it was known then including Turkey, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alissarskitchen ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51991644864854,"sku":"SQ2706960","price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/1168\/6998\/files\/SPINACHFATAYERPORTION.jpg?v=1769714390"},{"product_id":"kibbeh-3-pieces","title":"Antoinette's Kibbeh","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis is my dear Auntie Toni’s Kibbeh recipe which she taught me and I have named after her!. A mixture of bulgur wheat, top quality locally sourced beef , onions, pine nuts and various spices and herbs create the perfect kibbeh starter to begin your Lebanese dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe word kibbeh comes from the Egyptian Arabic kubba, meaning “ball” or “lump.” Kibbeh likely originated as a peasant dish, created as a way to make a small amount of meat last longer. Kibbeh is a staple food in Lebanon, where it is considered the national dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eServed with a yogurt , mint, and cucumber side dip. The third image shows a recent bulk order\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alissarskitchen ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51991644897622,"sku":"SQ7424724","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/1168\/6998\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-01-28_at_19.00.13.jpg?v=1769635230"},{"product_id":"mini-lebanese-pizzas-4-pizzas","title":"Mini Pizzas","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003eI was brought up on mini pizzas in Lebanon, they are a convenient and quick snack and are always served at weddings, parties and birthdays. Made with the best locally sourced flour and oregano. basically mini Margherita pizzas with a black olive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e4 pcs\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alissarskitchen ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51991646503254,"sku":"SQ5886335","price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/1168\/6998\/files\/MINIPIZZAS1.jpg?v=1779993589"},{"product_id":"khobez-cho-bez","title":"Khibez (Bread)","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eTraditional Lebanese round flatbread we eat with most dishes from dips to main courses. This bread is either served whole and we split it amongst family and friends by tearing the bread by hand or we cut it up into quarters as per the image below. Your order will include 2 whole flatbreads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e2 pieces\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alissarskitchen ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51991646634326,"sku":"SQ3325142","price":1.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/1168\/6998\/files\/FLATBREADS3.jpg?v=1767023586"},{"product_id":"8y1ej8797rd0tqsgj9ogztp94wf767","title":"Tabbouleh Salad","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eFresh \u0026amp; Light Authentic Lebanese Tabbouleh is a lemony, fresh herb salad with parsley, mint, red onions, juicy tomatoes and nutritious fine cracked wheat {buckwheat)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWe serve our tabbouleh salad either as a single portion or a family sharing portion suitable for 4 people.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alissarskitchen ","offers":[{"title":"One portion","offer_id":51991646896470,"sku":"SQ3310885","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Family","offer_id":52170788405590,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/1168\/6998\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-01-28_at_19.00.11_2.jpg?v=1769633687"},{"product_id":"hummus-9er49","title":"Homous","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis delectable dish is a testament to the rich culinary heritage of Lebanon. To truly indulge in its flavors, I highly recommend pairing it with our Lebanese bread, we call Khibez. The combination of the creamy hummus [chick peas] and the warm, fluffy bread is an absolute delight for the taste buds. Together, they create a harmonious symphony of Middle Eastern flavours that will transport you to the sunny streets of Beirut with every single bite. Well at least they do for me!!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ancient dish attributable to a number of Middle Eastern Countries. \u003cem\u003eLebanon holds the Guinness Book of World Records for largest plate of hummus, weighing 10,452kg\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable as a starter size or sharing portion [for 2\/3]  - picture is of the sharing portion \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGoes well with our Khibez and also as a side dish for our Rez aa Djej\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alissarskitchen ","offers":[{"title":"One portion","offer_id":51992159584598,"sku":"SQ7614595","price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sharing","offer_id":51992159617366,"sku":"SQ7614596","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/1168\/6998\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-01-29_at_13.58.06.jpg?v=1769695233"},{"product_id":"baba-ganoush-f4756","title":"Baba Ghanouj","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most delicious dips in Lebanon is Baba Ghanouj. This exquisite Mediterranean delicacy is prepared using fresh aubergines, creamy tahini imported all the way from Lebanon, locally sourced garlic, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. I serve my Baba Ghanouj with a serving of fresh pomegranate, a parsley garnish and a dollop of Lebanese Olive Oil! The combination of these exceptional ingredients creates a dip that is both smooth and vibrant, bursting with delightful flavours. I recommend you try this with our Lebanese bread\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe literal translation is “pampered daddy,” the person in question being, legend has it, a sultan spoiled with a concoction invented by a member of his harem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePicture is of the sharing portion size dishes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alissarskitchen ","offers":[{"title":"One portion","offer_id":51991647813974,"sku":"SQ8853494","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sharing","offer_id":52170586980694,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/1168\/6998\/files\/Ghanouj_1.jpg?v=1769633414"},{"product_id":"waraq-enab-stuffed-vine-leaves","title":"Waraq Enab (Stuffed Vine Leaves)","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy Lebanese vine leaves make a perfect appetiser or meze dish! They are stuffed with rice, parsley, tomatoes, onions and topped with lemon juice and olive oil. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe serve our vine leaves as a family portion of 20 pieces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"alissarskitchen ","offers":[{"title":"Tray - 20 pcs","offer_id":51991913398614,"sku":"SQ8183737","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/1168\/6998\/files\/MAMOUL_12.25.jpg?v=1769625029"}],"url":"https:\/\/alissarskitchen.co.uk\/collections\/meze.oembed","provider":"Alissar’s Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}