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tuna corn cheesy chowder

Posted by alAmira  

This is something I came up with when I couldn't find a tuna chowder that I liked. It's good with or without the cheese. MORE»

Recipe #84970

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Basic Tahini Sauce

(5 reviews) Posted by alAmira  

I learned this while living in Jordan. The family I stayed with introduced me to fried cauliflower, and this was the sauce they used over the top. MORE»

Recipe #84654

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easiest chicken tortilla soup ever

Posted by alAmira  

This may not be authentic, it may not even be mexican, but when you're in the mood for something hot, quick and filling, it's sure gooooood! The perfect soup for a bachelor or someone who just doesn't have time to stew over a lengthy recipe. MORE»

Recipe #83843

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Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix

(5 reviews) Posted by alAmira  

For anyone who desires an authentic taste of the mid east. This recipe was learned by watching a good friend of mine in Jordan when she was grinding her family's monthly supply. MORE»

Recipe #79179

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flat bread or khoubiz

(5 reviews) Posted by alAmira  

My friends kept telling me (those in Jordan), that this was too hard, it's much easier to buy. But back in the states, you can't get good flat bread. But I found someone who shared their recipe with me, and it's very similar to what I used to buy. MORE»

Recipe #79033

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cream of wheat cake

(3 reviews) Posted by alAmira  

Strange as it may sound, this cake tastes wonderful. I fell in love with a cake called basbousa while staying in Jordan, and couldn't find semolina anywhere here back home in the states, so I made up my own version using cream of wheat, when I... MORE»

Recipe #72935

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Homemade Phyllo Pastry

(2 reviews) Posted by alAmira  

Something I came across while living abroad. Many of the older generation living in the area referred to as the holy land, will use only the homemade version. I don't expect anyone to actually try it, but then again, one never knows. I personally... MORE»

Recipe #71214

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Mousakhan (palestinian chicken)

(1 reviews) Posted by alAmira  

Something my great grandma passed to her daughter who passed it to my father and I. Though it is a bit oily, it is so good. The sumak gives it a touch of lemoniness, and the method makes this the absolute most tender chicken I've ever had. MORE»

Recipe #70829

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Mansaaf (Spiced Lamb)

(1 reviews) Posted by alAmira  

While living abroad, I learned some wonderful dishes. This is one of them, my friend Widaad taught me. It's usually cooked with a dry yogurt that's formed into hard balls, and needs an all night soaking to soften, but since we can't get those here... MORE»

Recipe #70826

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Coat's ultimate sub

Posted by alAmira  

Just something my husband and I came up with one day while making subs. The Italian dressing was his idea, and surprisingly enough, it added a certain oomph to it. MORE»

Recipe #70825

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