mezze - appetizers
(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...
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(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...
(Egypt) This salad, actually a dip of shredded cabbage and tahini seasoned with ground cumin, is delicious with grilled fish steaks. The tahini sauce...
Although the vibrant pink color of this Middle Eastern dip is startling, the flavor is superb. There are many versions. Sometimes the beets are...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Serve the potatoes at room temperature with an accompanying bowl of Greek yogurt. 1 pound new potatoes, as small and fresh as you can...
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...
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...
Graze globally with this Lebanese sweet pepper spread, served at room temperature with pita wedges. 2 pounds red bell peppers (about 4 medium) Cooking...
A refreshing dip that is found throughout the Middle East and parts of Central Asia. Always a component of a mezze or appetizer buffet,...
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....
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...
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...
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...
The honey sweetness of this specialty from Marrakesh is surprising and enchanting. Serve it cold as an appetizer with bread, or hot to pour...
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...
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...
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...
Laban cheese balls are often rolled in coarsely ground black pepper, paprika or crushed dried mint, making a colorful addition to the ‘mezze’ table....
Onions and leeks have been known in Egypt since ancient times. Romans regarded Egyptian leeks as the best. According to legend, the Emperor Nero...
This dip is quick to make. Serve it with crisp toasted flat bread and, if you like, black olives, cucumbers cut into little sticks,...
Chicken wings are a popular mezze item. They should be quite lemony and garlicky. You eat them with your fingers. 3 Tablespoons extra virgin...
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....
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...
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...
125 g (4 oz) chickpeas, soaked for a few hours juice of 2 lemons 3 Tbs. tahina 2 garlic cloves, crushed salt GARNISH 1...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Jordan 1 large eggplant washed and drained 2 clove garlic, finely minced 1 cup plain yogurt Dash sumac Salt to taste Olive oil or...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Egyptian Spiced spice blend known as dukka includes toasted ground cumin, coriander and sesame seeds; Ana Sortun gives it a twist by adding...
I like eggplant in any shape — fried, sautéed or in a casserole.; I like to experiment; so one time I had an eggplant...
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...
1 large eggplant (or 4 small) 2 sweet red bell 3 garlic cloves Coarse salt 1 cup chopped walnuts, coarsely chopped 1 cup fresh...
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...
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...
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...
You could also serve it on its own with crackers or bread, or offer it as a relish for grilled chicken or fish. It...
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,...
To measure the quantities called for in this recipe, first chop the herbs. Traditionally, the herbs are chopped by hand, resulting in a coarser...
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...
The spicy North African condiment called harissa is often mixed with olives or served with salads, couscous, or tagines — meat or poultry stews....
Bessara (bean purée) and ksra (Moroccan anise bread) combine complementary proteins for a simple delicious meal. Though bessara is most commonly made with dried...
Bessara (bean purée) and ksra (Moroccan anise bread) combine complementary proteins for a simple delicious meal. Though bessara is most commonly made with dried...
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...
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...
1 large round eggplant (aubergine) 2 or 3 cloves of garlic 60 milliliters (3 oz., 4 Tbs.) tahina 60 milliliters (2 oz., 4 Tbs.)...
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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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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