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Stuffed Eggplants With Meat (Karniyarik)

Posted by marggie  

This Turkish recipe was taken from "Arabesque" by Claudia Roden.... "These eggplants stuffed with ground meat-- their name, karniyarik, means "slashed belly"-- are served as a hot main dish with rice pilaf. Use a good... MORE»

Recipe #385438

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Deliciously Versatile Bean Burgers / Veggie Burger

Posted by C. Taylor  

This is a delicious and easy way to get more beans into your diet. This is an extremely versatile recipe, and you can easily change the taste by simply changing the seasonings. The recipe below is just a guideline for your own creativity, and I... MORE»

Recipe #383958

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Ladies' Thighs (Kadin Budu)

(1 reviews) Posted by Coasty  

These are tasty little croquettes - Turkish in origin. The recipe originally called for beyaz peynir which is a Turkish cheese so if you can find it in your area use this instead of the feta cheese. The croquettes can be shallow fried or for a... MORE»

Recipe #383730

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Shakshuka

Posted by Ilysse  

I've seen other recipes for Shakshuka on here but none just like this one so I thought I'd post. This is from Joan Nathan. MORE»

Recipe #382918

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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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Lis'an El Qa'thi - Judges' Tongue (Iraqi Stuffed Eggplant)

(1 reviews) Posted by Kahane Tsadek  

Amazing recipe if you love Middle Eastern cooking like me. This dish is Iraqi (in my case, Iraqi-Israeli). It wouldn't surprise me if there was a Persian variant on this dish, because it combines stuffing vegetables with spiced ground meat, and... MORE»

Recipe #379378

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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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Iced Tea Cocktail

(1 reviews) Posted by LaLa Lola  

At a local restaurant, it's called a "John Daly" after the golfer. It's very refreshing. MORE»

Recipe #378307

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Middle Eastern Chicken Burgers

(1 reviews) Posted by JanuaryBride  

"Curry powder, green onion, and mint flavor these burgers with the tastes of the Middle East, a sweet yogurt sauce cools the spiciness. Recipe from myalli.com (weight loss). MORE»

Recipe #378264

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Easy Fruit Dip

Posted by luvinlife94  

I got this from my neighbor. I tried it at a party I was at and the strawberries were sour so I decided to use some of the fruit dip. It delicious. I ask her for the recipe and it's so easy to make. MORE»

Recipe #378148

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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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Lamb Kabobs With Bulgur Pilaf

Posted by Halcyon Eve  

This delicious-sounding recipe is from TOH magazine. The marinade sounds like a garlic-lover's delight! Time doesn't include marinating (several hours or overnight), so be sure to allow for that--start it the night before or in the morning. MORE»

Recipe #373499

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Curried Lamb on Rice

Posted by PaulaG  

With modification this recipe is from "The Diabetic Gourmet Cookbook". MORE»

Recipe #373244

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Lemon Oregano Shrimp over Peppered Couscous

Posted by JanuaryBride  

This Middle-Eastern recipe sounds delish and is healthy to boot! It is from Eatingwell.com. They also recommend sprinkling pine nuts and feta cheese over the top! MORE»

Recipe #372883

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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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Kuwaiti Curried Chicken (Quwarmah Ala Dajaj)

(2 reviews) Posted by UmmBinat  

A definite 5 stars. This is very good. I sometimes add okra (bamia). It does not use curry powder and I actually never considered this a curry. I serve it with Traditional Bahraini Muhammar - Sweet Rice Dish and a fresh salad for a great meal masha Allah. MORE»

Recipe #372093

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Iranian Lamb or Beef (Khoresht-E Karaf)

Posted by Chef #1248686  

Iranian Lamb Or Beef Main Course MORE»

Recipe #371622

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Greek Stuffed Zucchini (Halal) (Kolokithakia Yemista) (Gluten Fr

(1 reviews) Posted by UmmBinat  

A good five stars with lemon sauce. This is DH's favorite meal and mine too right now. Modified from The Complete Middle East Cookbook by Tess Mallos (She is Greek). This is well worth the effort. Serve this dish with mashed potatoes or it tastes... MORE»

Recipe #369509

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Roasted Chicken Al-Kabsa (Saudi) (Gluten Free)

(1 reviews) Posted by UmmBinat  

Al-Kabsa is considered a national dish from Saudi Arabia. This is my tasty adaption of a recipe found on http://arabicbites.blogspot.com. I serve this with Saudi Carrot Basmati Rice (Zainab's Mom's) and fresh salad. MORE»

Recipe #369174

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