middle eastern recipes

Red Pepper and Onion Tarts with Dates and Fried Cheese

Ana Sortun sometimes uses halloumi, a slightly sweet cow's milk cheese from Cyprus, instead of Greek Kasseri. Alternatively, you can…

7 years ago

Persian Shami

1 pound ground lamb 1 pound garbanzo flour 3 whole eggs 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground saffron 1 teaspoon…

7 years ago

New Potato with Herbs & Coarse Salt with Greek Yogurt Dip

Serve the potatoes at room temperature with an accompanying bowl of Greek yogurt. 1 pound new potatoes, as small and…

7 years ago

Muhammara (Hot Pepper Dip)

3 medium onions, finely chopped 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil 3/4 cup crushed walnuts 3/4 cup breadcrumbs blended…

7 years ago

Moroccan Herbed Olives

1 pound Kalamata or Greek olives 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons snipped parsley 2 tablespoons snipped fresh…

7 years ago

Mohambra

Graze globally with this Lebanese sweet pepper spread, served at room temperature with pita wedges. 2 pounds red bell peppers…

7 years ago

mint-yogurt dip

A refreshing dip that is found throughout the Middle East and parts of Central Asia. Always a component of a…

7 years ago

midye dolmasi – stuffed mussels

15 large mussels 1/2 cup raw rice 2 large yellow onions 4 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. pine nuts 2…

7 years ago

middle eastern sesame lamb meatballs with minted yogurt dip

1/3 cup minced onion 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried mint, crumbled 1/2…

7 years ago

Middle Eastern Lamb-stuffed Zucchini with Yogurt Sauce

Four 6-ounce straight zucchini, scrubbed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 pound ground lamb 1 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon crumbled dried…

7 years ago