middle eastern recipes

Smoked Caviar and Hummus on Pita Toasts

Using a pastry bag to pipe the hummus onto the pita toasts saved us a lot of time (and made…

7 years ago

Sigara Böregi

7 ounces feta 1 egg, lightly beaten 3-4 tablespoons finely chopped mint, parsley, or dill (optional) 4 sheets fillo 4…

7 years ago

Shakshouka

(Very appealing to Western taste) 4 Tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 4 Big size green peppers, seeded and chopped 1/2…

7 years ago

Shredded Cabbage and Tahini Dip

(Egypt) This salad, actually a dip of shredded cabbage and tahini seasoned with ground cumin, is delicious with grilled fish…

7 years ago

Shredded Beets with Thick Yogurt

Although the vibrant pink color of this Middle Eastern dip is startling, the flavor is superb. There are many versions.…

7 years ago

Saudi Samboosak

3 cups flour 2 grated onions 1 1/2 cups oil 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon bread spices(yeast, fennel,…

7 years ago

Salatat Bathinjan (Eggplant Appetizer)

Eggplant, often called "the poor man's meat" or "the poor man's caviar," is one of the staple foods of the…

7 years ago

Sabanikhiyat (Turnovers with Spinach Filling)

Egypt PASTRY 1 kg flour 1 tablespoon active dried yeast 1/2 cup oil FILLING 1 kg spinach 2 onions 2…

7 years ago

Roasted Peppers with Preserved Lemon and Capers

Allow time for overnight marinating. 4 red bell peppers 4 yellow bell peppers 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive…

7 years ago

Red Pepper Hummus

Teamed with pita bread triangles and a variety of raw vegetables, this Middle Eastern dip makes a great snack or…

7 years ago