We always made this to go with chicken pakrikash. It is very easy and it does taste good. We never had a recipe but I just measured the ingredients i used the last time I made the dumplings. I have my...
Author: Jane from Ohio
Hawaij is essential to the cuisine of Yemen - use it liberally as a rub for grilled meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetables. Try it sprinkled into soups, stews, sauces, and rice to liven the flavours up...
Author: Um Safia
A delicious and hearty Iranian dish made of aromatic basmati rice, lentils, caramelized onion, raisins, and spices. Serve with chicken or lamb, or enjoy as a vegetarian dish.
Author: Barbell Bunny
Usually I purchase Israeli couscous in bulk, but a few weeks back I bought a box of it at Trader Joes partly because this recipe was printed on the back of the box. The original recipe indicates that the...
Author: COOKGIRl
A common spice mix used in many Iranian dishes. If you don't have rose petals, you may omit them. From My Persian Kitchen.
Author: Barbell Bunny
This is a wonderful Cold Yogurt Soup for a hot summers day! Try chopping up the cucumbers very fine or leave them on the chunky side! It you chop up the cucumbers real fine and add more water, you then...
Author: SkipperSy
A very light and refreshing salad that goes well with everything. The longer this stays the better it taste. You will also notice that the liquid increases as the salad sits.
Author: sdbmshad
I love this dip sold at Trader Joe's, found this copycat recipe for it at jeanetteshealthyliving.com
Author: zeldaz51
Lentils have played a dominant role in Middle Eastern cooking since ancient times. This is a thick an hearty soup almost a stew.
Author: morgainegeiser
When I got married at the age of 21, I could barely make toast, let alone a WHOLE meal! My sister always told me 'but it's so easy!' and I obviously didn't believe her. One frantic evening, when I've procrastinated...
Author: P.Doze
Also called cracked wheat, bulgur is a quick-cooking grain with a hearty, nut-like flavour that is used to make the popular Middle Eastern salad Tabbouleh. Fresh or canned tomatoes may be used for this...
Author: KristinV
There's a history lesson in this spice blend: Yemen and India were stops on the ancient trade route, so this turmeric-based mix bears a resemblance to some Indian masalas. Hawaij is used extensively by...
Author: Molly53
Whole spices make it much more aromatic and flavourful so that is what I recommend using. This is my addaption of a recipe found on http://arabicbites.blogspot.com
Author: UmmBinat
An aromatic Persian spice blend which is good added to stews and pulses. This recipe is from " A Taste of Persia" by Najmieh Batmanglij. The author suggests adding the rose petals to the ground spices....
Author: Scots LassCairo
When we go to our favorite Iranian restaurant, my wife usually orders Chicken Kubideh. Here's my go at it, but using turkey instead. I add butter, because ground turkey is so fat-free that the kabobs could...
Author: Ohmikeghod
This is based on a recipe from the link http://www.nclrc.org/guides/HED/lessons/20.html, which I made after attempting recipe #173583 for the Aussie Recipe Swap #12. At the time, the recipe I had attempted...
Author: mersaydees
I love this lamb dish. The flavors sound unusual, but they compliment the meat nicely. I first tasted this last summer at a cook out. I begged for the recipe and got it from the hostess.
Author: yooper
Inspired by Zea's Hummus Appetizer Platter. Refrigerate time not included. (So good I strongly suggest doubling the hummus recipe since you'll already have on hand the toppings.) Note: I made a remarkable...
Author: gailanng
This is such a tasty sauce! It's our favorite way to flavor baked salmon; the spices are wonderful and complex, and the yogurt makes the fish butter-tender! I always double this if I'm just cooking for...
Author: La Dilettante
Make and share this Armenian Apricot Soup recipe from Food.com.
Author: AmandaInOz
Make and share this Assyrian Chicken and Potatoes With Yellow Rice recipe from Food.com.
Author: Dienia B.
I learned this while living in Jordan. The family I stayed with introduced me to fried cauliflower, and this was the sauce they used over the top.
Author: alAmira
This is from Bobby Flay, from the episode of Middle Eastern Grilling. This sounds like a different, refreshing salad. I will probably use any honey I have on hand. Posted for ZWT 2010.
Author: Scoutie
I spent two months in Kazakhstan living with an Uzbek family. Following are some of the recipes I picked up there. I wasn't always sure what spices were being used, so I'm using this Afghan spice mix which...
Author: Boonlong
In the Middle East, it has long been believed that, when combined with vegetables, tahini dishes become the ultimate of human edibles. Found in the Toronto Star web site
Author: Dreamer in Ontario
Shoarma is so popular in Holland that you might forget it is from the Middle East! When we lived abroad I really missed it and tried to copy the spice mix that you can buy here in the shops. There are...
Author: PetsRus
Eggplant is a go-to ingredient for me. It is such a versatile food and can be used in almost any course. It bursts with flavors, regardless of whether it is roasted, baked, or sauteed. The eggplant used...
Author: simplefoodhealthyli
These are the *best* and fluffiest matzo balls on the planet, matzo meal can be found in the Jewish or deli section of any major super market chain or in a deli store, store any leftover matzo meal in...
Author: Kittencalrecipezazz
Enveloping the spectrum of spices used in North Africa and the Middle East, this combination has a spicy-smokey aroma and a bit of bite when eaten. Savory mixed with sweet, this rub can be used on fish...
Author: kitty.rock
This is another example of something I came up with while rummaging through my cupboard. The reason I am using the term aubergine rather than "eggplant" is because I came up with this recipe while in France....
Author: dk683
Slightly spicy dish traditionally served during rahmadan. I had it when a classmate brought it for his demonstration speech this past semester. I loved this dish, but have not made it myself yet. Would...
Author: swtpea1974
Make and share this Couscous Salad With Yogurt Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Author: Outta Here
This is my favorite barley soup. I prefer to make it with oats, but it can be done with barley as well, just it takes longer to cook it. According to your taste, add more or less of anything. This is the...
Author: littlemafia
From the "Jerusalem" cookbook. This recipe is the original one that served as inspiration for Recipe #513470, except this one calls for frying the fish. There are some small variations in the ingredients,...
Author: zeldaz51
Samosas with a persian twist. The subtlety of mint really makes the rest of the savory ingredients shine.
Author: fruitpunchmouth
Make and share this Couscous with Currants and Cumin recipe from Food.com.
Author: Strawberry Girl
This recipe comes from a cookbook published by my husband's grandmother's Armenian Orthodox church. I prefer the bright, refreshing flavor of its lemon-mint dressing over mayonnaise-laden American potato...
Author: Abby Falck
Make and share this Manty Soup from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan recipe from Food.com.
Author: Boonlong
Make and share this Aab-Goosht-E Baadenjaan recipe from Food.com.
Author: daan6822
This is one of my husband's favorites and I believe, it originates in Northern Iran. You might like it but if you don't like dill , than you might hate it!
Author: littlemafia
Make and share this Quinoa Salad With Black Beans and Avocado recipe from Food.com.
Author: Lateshow9
From some of you here I understand this is the only way to have coffee. I've never tried it but wish I could join you half way across the world to have a cup with you. NOTE: Please see LeggyPeggy's review....
Author: Julie Bs Hive
Recipe courtesy of SIMPLE by Yotam Ottolenghi, 2018. These can be snacked on as they are, at room temperature, or served with a green tahini sauce and some extra herbs. If you want to make the tahini sauce,...
Author: Food.com
Make and share this Littlemafia's Persian Apple Jam recipe from Food.com.
Author: littlemafia
This was my introduction to persian cuisine. My DH's first wife is Iranian, and she taught him Persian cooking. He can make several awesome dishes, but this was the first he made after moving i with me,...
Author: Mia in Germany