ramadan and southwest asia (middle east)

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Recipes

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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(Balalit or Saweeya) Sweet Vermicelli Breakfast (Gluten Free)

(3 reviews) Posted by UmmBinat  

A tasty sweet breakfast like dessert made in Arabian Gulf countries especially during the month of Ramadan. This dish is called by a few different names. Originally published on http://arabicbites.blogspot.com. MORE»

Recipe #361328

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Atayef Mehshi

(1 reviews) Posted by andres oso  

lebanese pancakes eating during festive occasions MORE»

Recipe #352682

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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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Qaubuli Palau (Yellow Rice With Carrots and Ground Beef)

Posted by UmmBinat  

Afghanistan’s national dish MORE»

Recipe #339783

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Middle Eastern Yogurt Cucumber Salad

(1 reviews) Posted by chef FIFI  

This is a Palestinian/Jordanian version of this very popular salad. This goes very well with Lamb and rice dishes. MORE»

Recipe #328153

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Mekleh Salata - Cauliflower Salad (Middle Eastern)

Posted by Um Safia  

This is a great salad recipe incorporating cauliflower, potato & salad leaves. It is really good in Ramadan also. MORE»

Recipe #324443

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Kurdish Kubbeh Khamoustah

(1 reviews) Posted by Stacia_  

Stuffed Dumplings in Soup MORE»

Recipe #318266

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Kurdish Spicy Lentil Soup

(1 reviews) Posted by Stacia_  

Hot and spicy! MORE»

Recipe #318259

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Shorbat Adas(Middle Eastern Lentil Soup)

(6 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

(1 reviews) 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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Chef Flower's Potato Salad - Kibrisli Patates Salata

(9 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

(3 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

(7 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

(5 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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Basboosa - Easy Semolina Cake

(5 reviews) 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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Chef Flower's Turkish Cypriot Taro Casserole - Kibrisli Kolokas

(2 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

(10 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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Sweet Ramadan Dumplings " Lokmit Ady"

(1 reviews) Posted by Maya's Mama  

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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