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Recipes

Freekeh (Roasted Green Wheat) With Chicken - a Traditional Arab

Posted by Cookie Jarvis  

Freekeh cooked into a pilaf and served with boiled and broiled chicken is a typical Arab dish served when guests come over. It is served on a platter, topped with the chicken, roasted almonds and pine nuts, and a yogurt salad and/or lemony salad... MORE»

Recipe #394356

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Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves), Iraqi-Style

(1 reviews) Posted by AngieInMichigan  

This Middle Eastern dish is a family favorite. The blend of the spices coupled with the tartness of the lemon makes it out of this world. This recipe has been passed down in my family for many years. MORE»

Recipe #380480

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Nigella's Za'atar Chicken

(1 reviews) Posted by blucoat  

This recipe delivers amazing results with virtually no effort. It's from Nigella Lawson's cookbook "Forever Summer". Za'atar is an addictive Middle Eastern spice blend that you can buy or prepare yourself. Chicken requires at least 2... MORE»

Recipe #378600

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Lamb and Okra (Bamyeh) over Rice

Posted by Ayah Elisabeth  

I learned to cook from Palestinians, but I have altered methods. I learned to cook the meat in this recipe by searing/browning it on all sides in a pan. I changed that method to make the meat more tender and to create a meat stock to add to the... MORE»

Recipe #374823

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Fatit Hummus (Chickpea Casserole)

(1 reviews) Posted by Maya's Mama  

This is a wonderful dish that my mother makes. And I can't get enough of it. It is basically pita chips soaked in chickpea broth and toped with chick peas and a very yummy yogurt sauce... even my two year old loves this dish. Chickpeas are a bit... MORE»

Recipe #374441

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Roast Rack of Lamb With Lemon-Mint Salsa Verde

Posted by Gabri  

From Fine Cooking. Plan ahead because the lamb needs to marinate for at least 8 hours. Suggested pairings: roasted garlic mashed potatoes and a side of bright greens. MORE»

Recipe #372520

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Mideast Minestrone Soup (Shurbat Al-Khudar)

Posted by blucoat  

A delicious and hearty soup from Faye Levy's cookbook, "Feast From the Mideast: 250 Sun-Drenched Recipes from the Lands of the Bible". Makes 6 first-course or 3 or 4 main-course servings. MORE»

Recipe #367517

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How to Prepare Fresh Okra Before Cooking

(1 reviews) Posted by UmmBinat  

This is a way to prepare fresh okra before adding it to any recipe so that it doesn't become slimy while cooking. Included also are instructions on how to freeze fresh okra for later use. It's taken from The Complete Middle East Cookbook by Tess... MORE»

Recipe #366751

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Tortma Stew - My Little Twist on a Traditional Arabic Meal

Posted by Cookie Jarvis  

My kids will eat just about any stew I set in front of them as long as it is served on top of rice. I revised an Arabic recipe, normally served as a casserole, to be created totally on the stovetop. It can be served on rice or eaten on a plate... MORE»

Recipe #363429

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Cousa Mashi - Arabic Stuffed Zucchini

(1 reviews) Posted by Cookie Jarvis  

Cousa Mashi is what you serve the guests you like the most. A bit time consuming to make, but the results are worthwhile. While it is called cousa mashi, you should include some small eggplants and a couple green peppers for variety and to make... MORE»

Recipe #363420

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Marvelous Middle-Eastern Marinated Yogurt Lemon Chicken

(4 reviews) Posted by ChandraSoleil  

A tangy rich tenderizing marinade recipe for grilled, sauteed or baked chicken. I adapted it from a Lebanese restaurant's marinated kabobs. You will receive many many compliments! MORE»

Recipe #361281

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Eggplant and Pomegranate Stew (With Beef or Lamb)

Posted by Aisha al Saieed  

Adapted from May S. Bsisu's fantastic book, "The Arab Table," this recipe for a hearty and exotic stew features classic Arab flavor combinations and is very filling and healthful. NOTE: ground beef may be substituted in equal amounts for... MORE»

Recipe #360910

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Lebanese Stew With Rice

Posted by Cassie T  

I got this recipe from my mother in law, who got it from her mother in law from Lebanon. I just love it, it's best if you eat it the traditional way. Tear off a piece of pita bread, and use it to grab the stew and rice! You may also exchange beef... MORE»

Recipe #348406

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Falafel Loaf

Posted by larry #2  

I got the basics of this recipe from a box of Mid East brand of Falafel Mix and added to it. IT DRY, BUT QUITE SPICY,so make UM LAYLA'S YOGURT SAUCE #246116 TO GO WITH IT. MORE»

Recipe #347149

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Farrouj Meshwi - Lebanese Garlic Chicken

(1 reviews) Posted by Um Safia  

If you like garlic then you will probably love this chicken! This is a really simple way to cook chicken but it's really flavoursome & the chicken is moist & tender. You can use any pieces of chicken for this recipe in place of the whole... MORE»

Recipe #326849

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Sfiha (Arab Pizza)

(3 reviews) Posted by Habibi  

These delicious, exotic pizzas are traditional in Lebanon and Syria. They make perfect appetizers or entrees. MORE»

Recipe #297987

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Easy Meat Shwarma

Posted by Engineer in the Kitchen  

This is a wonderful recipe, I adapted it from Lebanease Cuisine. Pop the meat in the freezer to make it easy to slice. I usually get 20-24 thin slices from 1/2 lb of meat. Serve it with hummus (chickpea dip), baba ghanoush (eggplant dip), dice... MORE»

Recipe #297219

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Dajaj Bil Couscous

(1 reviews) Posted by Habibi  

A delicious Syrian dish, be sure not to use Moroccan-style couscous, use the Lebanese or Israeli variety (which is larger). Serve with mishmishiyah (I will post the recipe soon). MORE»

Recipe #295305

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Lubieh and Lamb Stew

Posted by Chef Kate  

This is an excellent green bean and lamb stew, a very herby and tasty concoction from chef Mohammad Homayon Karimy,of the Lebanese Taverna. MORE»

Recipe #293236

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Al Kabsa - Ancient Arabian Chicken and Fragrant Rice

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

This classic Arabian dish is Saudi Arabian in origin, and is believed to originate from the nomadic Bedouin tribes centuries ago. Arabic cuisine has its roots in tent cookery. Nomadic tribes could use only transportable foods such as rice and... MORE»

Recipe #290003

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