Recipezaar: Southwest Asia (Middle East),Wedding recipes

Stifado

Wed, 08 Aug 2001 18:32:17 -0400

-- posted by Queen Dragon Mom

Htapodi Vrasto (Octopus Salad)

Wed, 08 Aug 2001 18:32:28 -0400

-- posted by V'nut-Beyond Redemption

Eggplant (Aubergine) Dip

Wed, 08 Aug 2001 18:32:29 -0400

A quicker version than most -- posted by kiwidutch

Roast Lamb with Potatoes

Wed, 08 Aug 2001 18:32:31 -0400

-- posted by glitter

Magaritsa

Wed, 08 Aug 2001 18:32:37 -0400

Greek Easter soup. -- posted by Recipezaar *

Souvlaki

Wed, 08 Aug 2001 18:32:55 -0400

-- posted by Queen Dragon Mom

Bean Soup (Fasolatha)

Wed, 08 Aug 2001 18:33:08 -0400

Adopted from Recipezaar, February 2005. Haven't had time to try yet. -- posted by mianbao

Greek Salad

Wed, 08 Aug 2001 18:33:40 -0400

A refreshing cool salad! -- posted by Julesong

Chicken with Lemon

Wed, 08 Aug 2001 18:33:58 -0400

-- posted by V'nut-Beyond Redemption

Avgolemono Soup (Chicken Soup)

Sat, 11 Aug 2001 13:42:07 -0400

-- posted by Queen Dragon Mom

Kremithosoupa (Onion Soup)

Sun, 12 Aug 2001 09:25:55 -0400

-- posted by Nat Da Brat

Fasolatha (Greek Bean Soup)

Sun, 12 Aug 2001 09:25:57 -0400

The Fasolatha (bean soup) Festival, originated in Florina, Macedonia, Greece, and is now a major cultural event in many Greek communities across the world. In the Northern hemisphere, the religious festival is traditionally observed near the start of winter - on St. Nicholas Day (during his lifetime he was known for giving sustenance to the poor). Food is a major part of the festival. Apart from Fasolatha (bean soup), Olives, Renga (smoked herring) freshly baked Florinian Bread (Pogatsa) Gyros, Souvlaki, Kebabs, and Loukoumathes (honey cinnamon - soaked donuts) are also served. Fasolatha is one of the heartiest dishes on the Greek vegetarian table, and a Lenten mainstay. -- posted by Molly53

Avgolemono Sauce

Sun, 12 Aug 2001 09:26:01 -0400

Adopted! Goes with the already posted "Avgolemono Soup (Chicken Soup)" recipe. As Cookgirl says, an onion? I don't know what the intent of the original poster was, but I don't use any onion. Thanks, CG, for bringing it to my attention! -- posted by Queen Dragon Mom

Loutzoukaxia (Different Lentil Recipe)

Sun, 12 Aug 2001 09:26:05 -0400

-- posted by Queen Dragon Mom

Soupa Nisiotiki (Island Soup)

Sun, 12 Aug 2001 09:26:15 -0400

-- posted by Queen Dragon Mom

Pita Bread

Sun, 12 Aug 2001 17:46:46 -0400

Note: This is one of the recipes I adopted in the Great 'Zaar Ophan Adoption of 2005. I hope you enjoy it. -- posted by UnknownChef86

Marinated Octopus

Sun, 12 Aug 2001 17:46:48 -0400

This is an adopted recipe and should be made with larger, older, not itty bitty baby octopus. The flavour of vinegar and lemon here are strong and not to everyone's taste. If you are fond of tako sashimi, this is not for you. But if Mediterranean fish salads are your thing, this is authentic. -- posted by rangapeach

Dolmathes (Stuffed grape leaves)

Sun, 12 Aug 2001 17:46:51 -0400

-- posted by Queen Dragon Mom

Bifteki

Sun, 12 Aug 2001 17:46:53 -0400

-- posted by Queen Dragon Mom

Giavourlakia Avgolemono (Lamb and Rice Meatballs)

Sat, 18 Aug 2001 10:28:53 -0400

-- posted by truebrit

Moustalevria (Grape Wine Pudding)

Sat, 18 Aug 2001 10:28:59 -0400

This is not my recipe - I just changed the words 'wine sludge' to the more appetizing (and correct) 'wine must'. But it tells me this recipe needs a description for it to take the correction, so this is it. - evelyn/athens -- posted by MirandaLee

Theepless (Almost Funnel Cake)

Sat, 18 Aug 2001 10:29:19 -0400

-- posted by MirandaLee

Choban Salatasi (Turkish "Shepherd's" Salad)

Sat, 18 Aug 2001 10:29:25 -0400

-- posted by BonnieZ

Chicken Okra

Sat, 18 Aug 2001 10:29:31 -0400

-- posted by Liara

Salata Marouli (Romaine Lettuce Salad)

Sat, 18 Aug 2001 10:29:34 -0400

-- posted by Jellyqueen

Patzaria Salata (Beet Salad)

Sat, 18 Aug 2001 10:29:55 -0400

-- posted by glitter

Halva

Sat, 18 Aug 2001 10:30:02 -0400

-- posted by truebrit

Pilafi (Greek Style Rice)

Sat, 18 Aug 2001 10:30:18 -0400

Easy side dish. -- posted by Queen Dragon Mom

Greek Wedding Cookies

Sat, 08 Sep 2001 13:36:57 -0400

--Adopted Recipe-- Preparation time has been adjusted since first reviewed. Preparation time does not include cooling time. -- posted by GrandmaIsCooking

Balah-Isham (Deep fried "cream puffs" pastry)

Sun, 21 Oct 2001 14:33:31 -0400

This is a wonderful dessert i got from my mother. It may seem like a lot of work, but well worth the effort!!! -- posted by najwa

Sheer Korma

Tue, 11 Dec 2001 12:55:35 -0500

This special Muslim dish is traditionally served on Eid day (both Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha) to the household after they come back from Eid prayers. It is then served throughout the day to all well wishers and guests who come to celebrate Eid with you. It is served by Muslims from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, Arab, Asian, America, European, Southeast Asian, Oriental, etc.. s -- posted by Fatima Ahmed

Sanbusa Turnovers

Thu, 28 Mar 2002 18:55:43 -0500

A Ramadan dish popular in Syria, Lebanon and Egypt, sanbusa traveled to India and became samosa. Sweet sanbusa halvah are special favourites at weddings in the Gulf countries. This is a single recipe for dough, and various different fillings, each yielding enough to fill one batch of dough to make 36-48 pastries. I have not made these myself - I found the recipe on the Internet and posted it by request. -- posted by Mille®

Rose Petals, Stuffed and Dribbled With White Chocolate

Tue, 29 Oct 2002 22:27:09 -0500

. -- posted by Mimi Bobeck

Beef Dumplings with an Apricot Surprise

Thu, 17 Apr 2003 20:21:30 -0400

Beef with dried fruit is one of my favorite flavor combinations. This is a good recipe for Passover, but is perfect all year round. -- posted by Mirj

Spiced Dates With Mascarpone Cheese

Mon, 19 May 2003 20:02:18 -0400

Fancy shmancy, but very easy to make. Very MiddleEastern/Mediterranean! You can serve it as a fruity appetizer or as a dessert. -- posted by Mirj

Spicy Beef Wedding Soup (Dugun Corbasi)

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 10:28:24 -0400

In the old days, wedding celebrations in Turkey lasted forty days and forty nights. Today, they have been compressed to three at the most, with lots of gift giving and henna painting, but many are just overnight celebrations at a local hotel. This hearty soup is traditionally served after the ceremony, beginning the banquet. From An Exaltation Of Soups Cookbook -- posted by Charlotte J

Mrs. G's Garlic Cilantro Pine Nut Hummus

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 20:18:48 -0400

I made up this recipe from another hummus recipe. I really make it to taste, and it seems to be a little different each time...so add or delete as you see fit! I like a lot of garlic I've gone as high as 15 cloves, but I think 10 is probably the right amount. Sometimes this comes out thicker than I'd like (sometimes not)...if so, I add a bit more water and/or olive oil. If you don't like cilantro, you could use parsley. I love this as a dip, or with pita or naan and tomatoes and cucumbers!! Served this one as an appetizer at my wedding! YUM! -- posted by Mrs Goodall

Turkish Wedding Soup (Dugun Corbasi)

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 16:55:09 -0500

This delicious soup is served at Turkish wedding parties. Small cups make a good opening course, but a generous plateful makes a good luncheon or supperand its tasty chilled, too. -- posted by Olha

Kunafe - Kenafe - Knafe Gimzawia

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:58:39 -0500

A well known and delicious Arabic sweet commonly eaten in countries like Palestine and Jordan. This is a variation that my family does that does not contain "sweet cheese". Unlike other kenafe recipes, this one taste delicious reheated. -- posted by Um ahmad al gimzawie

Basboosa - Easy Semolina Cake

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:56:03 -0400

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. -- posted by Doraholix

Ma'amoul

Mon, 12 May 2008 02:45:03 -0400

These are delicious arabic biscuits / pastries, they can be made with a variety of fillings, including pistachios, walnuts or dates. They are often eaten in the Middle East as a celebratory food, for example at weddings, the end of ramadan, rosh hosana, christmas, easter etc. They contain very little sugar so they are quite healthy. The pistachios are considered the most desirable fillings. Almonds also work quite nicely though. NB: The folding (step 3.) does get easier, you will see this once you work out how to do it!!! -- posted by chefsmall

Baklava

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:35:21 -0400

This is my favorite recipe for baklava- a decadent Mediterannean/Middle Eastern dessert, made of paper-thin filo dough, nuts, and a honey syrup. -- posted by Sephardi Kitchen

Sholeh Zard- Saffron Rice Pudding

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:55:53 -0400

This Persian dessert is absolutely delicious! Although it takes awhile to cook, it is fairly low-maintenance. Adapted from Najmieh Batmanglij's "Persian Cooking for a Healthy Kitchen". -- posted by Sephardi Kitchen

Timman Z'affaran (Iraqi Saffron Rice With Meat)

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:44:48 -0400

There are similar recipes on Zaar but this is our favorite version. It is a very delicious Iraqi rice dish that can be served as a bed of rice for other dishes such as Recipe #384628 or roast lamb or as part of a buffet. We eat this as a meal sometimes in itself with yogurt and a fresh salad. From The Complete Middle East Cookbook by Tess Mallos. -- posted by UmmBinat