ramadan and southwest asia (middle east)

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Recipes

Falafel

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef floWer  

Falafel is a patty made from beans and chickpeas. It's a popular fast food item in Middle East countries and is recognised here in Australia. This recipe comes from a cookbook called Middle Eastern Cookbook by Maria Khalife' the author advises... MORE»

Recipe #293197

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Shorbat Adas(Middle Eastern Lentil Soup)

(2 reviews) Posted by chef FIFI  

This healthy soup is enjoyed throughout the middle east, and although simple in preparation and ingredients, is a very flavorful soup. Adas is considered a main dish mainly because it is so filling, and is usually eaten with pita bread and lemon... MORE»

Recipe #287666

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Ishtah Bil Aasil

Posted by chef FIFI  

This recipe can also be reffered to as Kishtah Bil Aasil, which means cream in honey. My husband loves this dessert and is enjoyed in the Palestinian/Jordanian region and perhaps in other parts of the Middle East. *Cooking time does not include... MORE»

Recipe #285768

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Potato Salad - Kibrisli Patates Salata

(2 reviews) Posted by Chef floWer  

This is my mother’s recipe, she always makes it if we had a barbeque. All my relatives have a different version of Patates Salata, some add lemon juice instead of vinegar. Others relatives add beetroot/beet or fresh parsley or fresh mint or... MORE»

Recipe #282409

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Food Safari's Tandoori Chicken

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef floWer  

I seen this on TV, it was an SBS show called Food Safari which is hosted by Maeve O'Meara. The recipe was made by Nighat Hassan a Pakistani chef and she used an outdoors Pakistani oven but I made it on a regular oven. Nighat made it look so simple... MORE»

Recipe #278950

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Bademjan - Delicious Persian Stew

Posted by Persian Cook  

Bademjan means “eggplant” in Farsi (otherwise known as Persian, the language spoken Iran). This stew works fantastically with Persian rice (Polo) and is a dish which can be modified for vegetarians very easily. Such comfort food–everyone will... MORE»

Recipe #263437

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Marinated Green Olives - Chakistes Kibrisli Style

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef floWer  

My parents were taught as a child in Cyprus how to prepare their own olives, it's a long process but this is worth it. The raw green olives are split in half with a special stone but seed still intact, this allow the brine (salty water) to soak... MORE»

Recipe #259500

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Middle Eastern Raisin Rice

(3 reviews) Posted by Sahtein  

A twist on a Middle East recipe with a splash of Afghan and Central Asia. MORE»

Recipe #257813

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Kibrisli Bulgur Pilavi - Turkish Cypriot Cracked Wheat Pilaf

(4 reviews) Posted by Chef floWer  

This is one of my mothers recipe, it’s a quick side dish. My mother has a few recipes using bulgur, but she prepared this one regularly when I was living at home. You could serve it with a scope of plain yoghurt. MORE»

Recipe #256701

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Basboosa - Easy Semolina Cake

Posted by Doraholix  

This has been a favorite dessert in many Middle Eastern and North African countries- this is my mother's recipe. It's very simple and easy to remember. MORE»

Recipe #254309

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Kibrisli Kolokas - Turkish Cypriot Taro Casserole

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef floWer  

This is a traditional Cypriot Turkish recipe, that past generations have been cooking. My mother is away so my friend has given me the recipe. *** Thanks Bet's *** I think my mother also uses diced celery ribs but I can't be sure. Note: There... MORE»

Recipe #247755

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Turkish Coffee - Kahve

(8 reviews) Posted by Chef floWer  

Growing up with parents who were born in Cyprus (Turkish Speaking). I was basically taught how to make Turkish Coffee which is called Kahve at a young age (well old enough to safely be around flames from the stove). Kahve is traditionally prepared... MORE»

Recipe #222224

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Kibrisli Kofte / Köfte - Turkish Cypriot Fried Meatballs

(10 reviews) Posted by Chef floWer  

Kofte's is a meatball which is native to Cyprus, Turkey and some middle east regions. They came in all shapes, sizes and different flavours. This recipe is my mothers recipe, she normally uses beef but since I don't eat beef she use chicken if... MORE»

Recipe #220465

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Sweet Ramadan Dumplings " Lokmit Ady"

Posted by Einas  

My mother use to make this every Ramadan, and I loved it. It tastes wonderful and it's fun to make. The recipe makes a large batch. MORE»

Recipe #207150

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Harissa, Harisa, Haresa Arabic Semolina Cake

(6 reviews) Posted by Faten  

I was looking for a varition of our families Harissa recipe but was suprised that Zarr did'nt have anything close to what we love to make every Ramadan and special occasion. Us Palestinians love sweets. So here it is and enjoy! MORE»

Recipe #201134

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Date a Nut Meringue Cookies

(1 reviews) Posted by lemoncurd  

Yummy! MORE»

Recipe #199149

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Zatar Pies(Mock)

(1 reviews) Posted by chef FIFI  

Can get easier than this! MORE»

Recipe #190926

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Hummus... Smooth & Creamy

(2 reviews) Posted by chef FIFI  

Forget those tubs in the supermarket, they never taste like the real thing. I always use Ziyad brand products for a more authentic middle eastern taste.The addition of the "tetbeleh" is how it is mainly made in the Jordan. In the mid... MORE»

Recipe #183294

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Spicy Okra Stir Fry(Middle Eastern Style)

(1 reviews) Posted by chef FIFI  

This recipe is my own fusion of middle eastern dishes. Enjoy with a side of rice or pita bread.Seasonings are to taste. MORE»

Recipe #177438

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Tabouli

(2 reviews) Posted by chef FIFI  

Healthy and delicious middle eastern salad. Tabouli is a very simple salad that call for very little ingredients, but amazingly big on flavor.This salad is a delicious companion for everything from barbeques to baked chicken e.t.c.These... MORE»

Recipe #167438

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