Rola Jordan
Expatriate (n.): a person who lives outside their native country.
Based upon that definition I’ve been an expat all my life. I am Lebanese, born and raised in Kuwait but considered a citizen of Lebanon, went to university in London, and completed my pharmacist degree in the US, where I married, had kids, had a career, and finally had a settled home.
Although our children were still very young, my husband and I decided to pursue an opportunity to work and live in Doha, Qatar, a small wealthy country with a 90% expat population. Despite the surprise of living as an expat and in an effort to make friends and adapt to life in Doha, I began to host brunch style gatherings, inviting people hailing from different ethnicities and backgrounds. Most of my guests quickly reciprocated the invitation and we formed groups where phenomenal dishes were served along with a side dish of captivating stories, creating powerful bonds of friendship and multicultural understanding. The beauty I was exposed to, both in culture and cuisine, prompted me to write “Lunch in Translation.”
Recipes
riccotta stuffed pancakes
This is actually a recipe that is made for dessert more than it is for breakfast. Its middle eastern pancakes or rather "Atayyif" that are dairy free and are stuffed with ricotta cheese which creates a nice balance as a stuffing.
koussa
Koussa (middle eastern courgettes or zucchini ) are stuffed with minced beef, onions and spices and cooked with tomato sauce is a very simple and delicious dish to make.
raspberry cheesecake
Your family and friends will be delighted with this exquisite raspberry cheesecake recipe. It's striking, rich, and unforgettable!
