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...
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...
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
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....
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...
This is my husband's absolute favorite thing I make. It's a bit of work, but it's worth it! It's a typical Israeli snack which you can eat any time of the day.
Long, slow marinating in garlicky yogurt tenderizes, moistens and adds deep flavor so you end up with skinless grilled chicken that's as delicious as it is nutritionally correct. Serve with soft pita or...
"This is a tasty, simple and fairly quick Persian dish that can be made with either ground beef, ground chicken, or (as a healthier dish) ground turkey! A dish everyone in the family will enjoy, and yummy...
I'm really liking the fish with mint recipes I've encountered so I was jazzed to see this recipe in The Times-Picayune. I have another nice pink snapper in the fridge (catch of the day) & plenty of mint...
This recipe is made with kingfish in Oman I think. You could use salmon or tuna; it looks to be that kind of fish. That is what I am putting in the recipe. These directions were kinda light so if any one...
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...
This healthy and delicious chicken tikka kebab recipe has the perfect blend of spices and flavours, which is sure to leave your taste buds satisfied and your body nourished. Simple yet effective!
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,...
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,...
Iranian Caviar is the finest and most expensive in the world. Khaviar has been a part of Persian cuisine for thousands of years. This is an excellent party or special occasion platter.
Beautiful, colour, aroma & flavour used in Persian foods. This is specifically called for in recipe#427545 & recipe#448277. Lovely to have on hand if you enjoy saffron. So far I have just made an amount...
This is Day 3: Dinner, on the 21 day Wonder Diet. You can use any firm fish that is n season for this recipe. Sumac is a type of Middle-Eastern Spice, available from supermarkets. You can cook the fish...
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,...
This is an easy-to-make, filling, and delicious Middle Eastern dish that uses ingredients from the pantry. I often get compliments on my one-pot version and decided to share it here for those looking for...
Tahini, ground sesame seed paste, is a major player in Middle Eastern flavors (it's what gives hummus its nutty taste). Serve with toasted pita triangles, carrots, celery and sweet pepper sticks.
From Saad Fayed, Feta cheese is most often associated with Greek cooking. However, it is the most popular of cheeses eaten in the Middle East! Feta absorbs the flavors of herbs and spices very well, and...
This really is a One Dish Meal and has been a favorite of my friends for years. It is quick and easy to prepare and if your friends are big into pasta dishes, then this will be their favorite as well.
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...
Simple and versatile. I use it in dips, tzatziki, potato salads and marinades. It comes from Northern Iran, where it's mixed with yogurt or it's used to make doogh- a yogurt drink. Don' t know the exact...
Ancient worlds have a reason to roast their meat vertically, that's what a shawarma is. this recipe will bring history to present day and prove that at ancient time healthy meals were sought after.