If you have not ventured into cooking Mediterranean dishes at home, get started with this great recipe from chef Michel Chammaa for Manakish Zaatar, a traditional Lebanese bread.

Chefs in every area of the world combine flour and water to create their own version one of the most common food staples -- bread. You have baguettes in France, Italy brings ciabatta, you'll see naan ...

1. Whisk together the salt, sugar, yeast and 1 cup warm water in a large bowl. Let the mixture sit until it begins to froth, about 5 minutes, then add the flour and mix until well combined. (If the ...

1 packet or 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast ¼ cup granulated sugar, divided 2 ¼ cups warm water, divided 4 cups all-purpose unbleached flour 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided 2 tablespoons neutral oil, ...

Maureen Abood is a second-generation Lebanese American who divides her time between East Lansing and Harbor Springs. She'll be appearing Nov. 9 at the Detroit Public Library with food writer and chef ...