southwest asia (middle east) and vegetables

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Recipes

Potato Borek

Posted by Schweik  

Yhis one comes from King Arthur Flour. MORE»

Recipe #314724

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Khoresh Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Sauce)

Posted by Sue L  

Khoresh Bademjan is one of the more popular types or khoresh, which is a sauce including meats and vegetables that is served over fragrant rice. It is not really like a stew, since stews are served on their own, but the sauce resembles stew and... MORE»

Recipe #313230

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Zucchini Potato Mash

Posted by Wendy0  

A spicy side dish with Mediterranean style. Easy, too. MORE»

Recipe #310953

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Babaganous (Turkish Eggplant Salad)

(1 reviews) Posted by Enjolinfam  

From Turkey, this eggplant salad with sesame seed paste is excellent when eaten with warm flatbread. I got this recipe from some missionaries that have been living there for awhile. MORE»

Recipe #307881

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The Traditional Cyprus Sandwich With Halloumi, Onions and Tomato

(3 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

I first had one of these wonderful sandwiches just after I had moved to Cyprus; I remember sitting in an old, rundown taverna with a chilled Keo beer, whilst gazing out towards the deep blue Mediterranean Sea! Bliss! They are usually made in long,... MORE»

Recipe #307295

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Labaneya (Spinach and Yogurt Soup)

Posted by MechanicalJen  

Another recipe from a dear friend's mother - one HECK of a Jewish cook! Very different and distinct. Wonderful!!! MORE»

Recipe #307246

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Claudia Roden's Courgette Fritters

Posted by Flowerfairy  

From her book 'Arabesque'. Fried onions, feta cheese and herbs lift what is otherwise a bland vegetable. These little fritters can be served hot or cold. They can be made in advance and reheated. MORE»

Recipe #304399

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Boiled Potatoes With Ground Meat

Posted by *Babyblue  

Very simple recipe. Easy to prepare and perfect for when you don't have much time to cook. MORE»

Recipe #304192

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Bahraini Prawns / Shrimp in Tomato Sauce

Posted by Um Safia  

Bahrainis love seafood & prawns are no exception - here is a typical way of cooking them in Bahrain. This dish is also nice with the addition of a little minced garlic. MORE»

Recipe #304009

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Chickpea Salad

Posted by Chef Dudo  

In our little Israeli reastaurant around the corner they serve this wonderful hummus with in the middle a couple of tablespoons of slightly warm chickpea salad. At first I thought, chickpeas with chickpeas? But believe me, it's great. I gathered... MORE»

Recipe #299097

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Hunkar Begendi

Posted by Sass Smith  

Turkish lamb stew with creamy eggplant sauce, from Claudia Roden. Cheddar or parmesan may be substituted for the kasseri cheese. MORE»

Recipe #298546

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Okra With Tomatoes

Posted by mliss29  

This Kuwaiti recipe is from Madhur Jaffrey's World of the East Vegetarian Cooking. It is also good without the tomatoes (and some proportions adjusted). MORE»

Recipe #298394

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Lentils With Spinach

(1 reviews) Posted by mliss29  

This is a Middle Eastern recipe from Madhur Jaffrey's World of the East Vegetarian Cooking. This is good over brown rice and served with Hoda's Cucumber-Yogurt With Dill. MORE»

Recipe #298391

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Tabbouli - Perfect Dressing

Posted by Dexter&Liz  

This recipe came from a friend's cook book. Over here in Australia there are plenty of Lebanese restaurants, and we had just got back from a part of Canada, where there didn't seem to be any. I was desperate for a good tabbouli recipe, and this... MORE»

Recipe #297756

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Classic Tabbouleh

Posted by Kozmic Blues  

From the chefs at Johnson & Wales Culinary School. We made this in the Vegetarian Cooking Class, and it was PERFECT! MORE»

Recipe #296811

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Curried Chickpeas and Veggies

(1 reviews) Posted by kittyroara  

A great curry dish that you can make as hot or as mild as you like, and choose your favorite veggies for taste perfection! For a gluten-free version-ensure the curry powder and soy sauce used are both gluten-free MORE»

Recipe #296566

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Couscous Salad

(1 reviews) Posted by BetteDavisLies  

This is always a hit for potlucks in the summer, but my husband loves for me to make it at home all the time. I like to pair it with falafel balls, stir fried tofu, or any other greek, middle eastern, or vegetarian dish. It taste delicious... MORE»

Recipe #296353

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Bobbak's Persian Cookoo

Posted by Jaël P.  

My Iranian friend, Bob, shared this kid-friendly recipe with us when he had our family over for supper recently. The boys loved it. MORE»

Recipe #296330

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Yemenite Soup

Posted by AniSarit  

Saw my very good Yemenite friend do this, and took it to the next level. This is serious comfort food and perfect for a cold winter day or night. With a piece of crusty French or sourdough bread, it's a meal. MORE»

Recipe #293790

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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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