Using a pastry bag to pipe the hummus onto the pita toasts saved us a lot of time (and made for nice-looking hors d’oeuvres). You can...
7 ounces feta 1 egg, lightly beaten 3-4 tablespoons finely chopped mint, parsley, or dill (optional) 4 sheets fillo 4 tablespoons melted butter or oil For...
(Very appealing to Western taste) 4 Tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 4 Big size green peppers, seeded and chopped 1/2 teaspoon Ground corriander Fry green peppers...
(Egypt) This salad, actually a dip of shredded cabbage and tahini seasoned with ground cumin, is delicious with grilled fish steaks. The tahini sauce should be...
Although the vibrant pink color of this Middle Eastern dip is startling, the flavor is superb. There are many versions. Sometimes the beets are puréed and...
3 cups flour 2 grated onions 1 1/2 cups oil 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon bread spices(yeast, fennel, poppy seed) 1 teaspoon cumin oil...
Eggplant, often called “the poor man’s meat” or “the poor man’s caviar,” is one of the staple foods of the Middle East, valued for it’s great...
Egypt PASTRY 1 kg flour 1 tablespoon active dried yeast 1/2 cup oil FILLING 1 kg spinach 2 onions 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2½ cups oil...
Allow time for overnight marinating. 4 red bell peppers 4 yellow bell peppers 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup drained small capers...
Teamed with pita bread triangles and a variety of raw vegetables, this Middle Eastern dip makes a great snack or hors d’oeuvre for a dinner party....
Ana Sortun sometimes uses halloumi, a slightly sweet cow’s milk cheese from Cyprus, instead of Greek Kasseri. Alternatively, you can sprinkle crumbled feta over the pita...
1 pound ground lamb 1 pound garbanzo flour 3 whole eggs 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground saffron 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4...
Serve the potatoes at room temperature with an accompanying bowl of Greek yogurt. 1 pound new potatoes, as small and fresh as you can find Several...
3 medium onions, finely chopped 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil 3/4 cup crushed walnuts 3/4 cup breadcrumbs blended with cold water to a purée...
1 pound Kalamata or Greek olives 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons snipped parsley 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2...
Graze globally with this Lebanese sweet pepper spread, served at room temperature with pita wedges. 2 pounds red bell peppers (about 4 medium) Cooking spray 1...
A refreshing dip that is found throughout the Middle East and parts of Central Asia. Always a component of a mezze or appetizer buffet, this dip...
15 large mussels 1/2 cup raw rice 2 large yellow onions 4 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. pine nuts 2 Tbsp. currants 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley...
1/3 cup minced onion 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried mint, crumbled 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice...
Four 6-ounce straight zucchini, scrubbed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 pound ground lamb 1 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon crumbled dried mint 1 cup chopped onion 1...
Serve this dip at room temperature. 1 globe eggplant (about 1½ pounds) 1 garlic clove 1/3 cup tahini 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup extra...
The honey sweetness of this specialty from Marrakesh is surprising and enchanting. Serve it cold as an appetizer with bread, or hot to pour over meat...
DOUGH INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon dried yeast 1/4 cup warm water 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 3 to 3-1/2 cups sifted flour...
DOUGH INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon dried yeast 1/4 cup warm water 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 3 to 3-1/2 cups sifted flour...
Palestine and Jordan 4 cups yogurt, plain 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil, or 2 teaspoons dried basil 2 cloves garlic, crushed Salt to taste Place...
Laban cheese balls are often rolled in coarsely ground black pepper, paprika or crushed dried mint, making a colorful addition to the ‘mezze’ table. 1 tsp...
Onions and leeks have been known in Egypt since ancient times. Romans regarded Egyptian leeks as the best. According to legend, the Emperor Nero was fond...
This dip is quick to make. Serve it with crisp toasted flat bread and, if you like, black olives, cucumbers cut into little sticks, plum tomatoes...
Chicken wings are a popular mezze item. They should be quite lemony and garlicky. You eat them with your fingers. 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil...
Hummus has been on our menu from the start. We serve buckets and buckets each week and it flys out of our take-out department. My Jordanian...
This homemade chickpea purée was a favorite of both Mrs. Clinton and Chelsea, and all-purpose snack we had on hand at all times. Not only did...
Tahini is a creamy puree of sesame seeds that has a light nut-like flavor. It can be found at many supermarkets and ethnic grocery stores. 1...
125 g (4 oz) chickpeas, soaked for a few hours juice of 2 lemons 3 Tbs. tahina 2 garlic cloves, crushed salt GARNISH 1 Tbs. olive...
Baba ghanoush is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made with eggplant, but Yahya Salih updates it with roasted turnips at his new cafe/take-out Ur, located next...
This Middle Eastern-style tuna appetizer is a nod to Lissa’s Lebanese background. Hiro has loved the flavors of Lebanese home-cooking ever since he married into the...
12 whole-wheat pitas (nonhydrogenated) Olive oil cooking spray Granulated garlic Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray baking pan with cooking spray. Cut pitas into eighths and...
4 large garlic cloves, pressed 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups plain yogurt Vegetable oil (for deep frying) 1 1/2 cups plus 1 cup all purpose flour...
These crunchy, golden-brown beans are eaten like peanuts or roasted pumpkin seeds. 1/4 lb peeled dried fava beans Salt Oil for deep frying Wash the beans...
Jordan 1 large eggplant washed and drained 2 clove garlic, finely minced 1 cup plain yogurt Dash sumac Salt to taste Olive oil or vegetable oil...
We found this recipe—a flavorful local favorite—at al-Az, a casual but well-known restaurant in Damascus. For the Taratur Sauce: 6 cloves garlic, peeled 2 tsp. salt...
Nadia Roden started making this dip—one of her mother’s standards—as a student, because the ingredients are very inexpensive. She still prepares it, especially for big parties,...
You need good feta cheese for this. Serve with pita bread to dip in. 1/2 pound feta cheese Juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons vegetable oil...
DOUGH INGREDIENTS: 3 cups flour 1/3 cup olive oil or vegetable oil 1 cup water dash of salt FILLING INGREDIENTS 2-1/2 lbs. chopped spinach 3 chopped...
The Egyptian Spiced spice blend known as dukka includes toasted ground cumin, coriander and sesame seeds; Ana Sortun gives it a twist by adding toasted coconut....
I like eggplant in any shape — fried, sautéed or in a casserole.; I like to experiment; so one time I had an eggplant that I...
2 large eggplants (about 2 pounds) 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2/3...
1 large eggplant (or 4 small) 2 sweet red bell 3 garlic cloves Coarse salt 1 cup chopped walnuts, coarsely chopped 1 cup fresh ricotta 2...
Iraq This dip combines Date Syrup with tahini, the sesame paste so often used in Middle Eastern cooking. Dibis w’rashi is delicious scooped up with fresh...
A rich, Turkish delight for raw vegetables, pitas or meat; you’ll need 12 hours prep time for the yogurt. 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt 2 garlic...
1 pound small to medium brine-cured green olives (preferably cracked)* 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves Peel of 1/2 preserved lemon,...
You could also serve it on its own with crackers or bread, or offer it as a relish for grilled chicken or fish. It can be...
erves 4 to 6. 1 cup dried chickpeas, washed and soaked overnight in 8 cups water 1/2 cup black olives, chopped 1/4 cup scallions, finely chopped...
To measure the quantities called for in this recipe, first chop the herbs. Traditionally, the herbs are chopped by hand, resulting in a coarser textured spread....
1 English cucumber (or 4 small) Coarse salt 2 garlic cloves 2 Tbs. minced fresh mint 1 cup Greek-style yogurt Cut the cucumber into 1/2-inch dice,...
The spicy North African condiment called harissa is often mixed with olives or served with salads, couscous, or tagines — meat or poultry stews. 1 pound...
Bessara (bean purée) and ksra (Moroccan anise bread) combine complementary proteins for a simple delicious meal. Though bessara is most commonly made with dried fava beans,...
Bessara (bean purée) and ksra (Moroccan anise bread) combine complementary proteins for a simple delicious meal. Though bessara is most commonly made with dried fava beans,...
These potatoes are normally deep-fried or sautéed in olive oil but they are equally good roasted. They are served cold, although I admit I like them...
Palestine and Jordan 4 cloves garlic, crushed Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 small hot pepper, very finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons...
1 large round eggplant (aubergine) 2 or 3 cloves of garlic 60 milliliters (3 oz., 4 Tbs.) tahina 60 milliliters (2 oz., 4 Tbs.) lemon juice...
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1 pound ground lamb 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons...
Creamy tahini makes a super dressing for cauliflower, in this traditional Middle-Eastern mezze. Dip into it with a fork or a chunk of bread. 1 small...
6 cups flour 2 eggs beaten with 1/2 cup corn oil 2 bundles leeks (medium sized) 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 1/2 lbs ground beef...
1 1/2 lbs. Black lentils, about 3 cups 2 Peeled, chopped potatoes 2 tablespoons Flour 6 Crushed garlic cloves 1/4 cup Chopped corriander 1/4 cup Lemon...
Syria and Lebanon 4 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons taheena 1 large or 2 medium avocados 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley 2 tablespoons olive oil 1...
Traditional Algerian recipe 20 large red peppers 1 teaspoon salt Olive oil, to cover Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Roast the peppers on all...
Houria Guettatfi uses Chinese egg roll wrappers in place of the heavier Algerian phyllo she can’t get here. She often makes these in quantity and freezes...