shawarma is an arabic pita wrap overflowing with shaved chicken or lamb. a crunchy tabooleh or fattoush salad accompanied by either tahini or hummus completes this middle eastern street food.

posted and developed by melissa clark, in the new york times on 9/12/2007, for rosh hoshana. not at all for the health conscious.

from ya salam cooking blog for name game oman a chicken curry dish with pumpkin potatoes and lots of other veggies , i think you would not need to add chicken if you are not a meat eater or need something...

saffron, turmeric and semolina flour give a lovely golden color to this crusty, dip-ready bread. prep time includes rising

not all pumpkin soups are american - some versions come from cyprus, too! try this on a cold winter night, or any time of the year, really.

not the way i've been taught to make it, but it's wonderfully flavorful. i use canned garbanzo beans, because it is much faster than using the dried ones, which must soak for a bit before cooking. if...

machboos is a dish of rice & meat, popular in many gulf countries & across saudi arabia. here is a version which is traditionally made in bahrain. if you don't have any buharat / baharat spice mix, there...

a very tasty recipe for fish and a way for me to use all the dill in my garden. this is from a non-cooking friend, who found this recipe for a potluck dinner she attended. she got raves for this and i...

did you know that authentic turkish rice pilaf is supposed to be a bit sticky? well, it is. so, for a nice change of pace, give this one a try. posted for zwt 6.

this is a easy basic recipe for couscous making it light and fluffy, not gummy. be sure to allow the couscous to absorb the water. it's a tiny pasta made of ground semolina flour. add spices, fruits,...

flaky, creamy, sweet sesame (tahini) goodness. this recipe uses the proper temperatures to achieve the perfect texture of halva.

in response to a request. these are great with a falafel and a beer!

this is my current favorite coffee. i created it for my taste inspired by the amazing spices and flavors of north africa and the middle east. it's a bit indulgent and something that you can very easily...

serves six as a meal or 12 as an appetizer.

this is a great vegetarian dish for lunch or dinner!! crisp on the outside, tender in the middle. add more pepper flakes to the cilantro sauce is you like more bite.

this soup is considered to be a tradition for breaking the ramadan fast in egypt and is a traditional "middle eastern peace recipe". i got this from a middle eastern living blog and decided to share it...

ready, set, cook! reynolds wrap contest entry. my slightly dressed up take on an old mediterranean classic. great as an appetizer or a side, but my wife and i eat these as a main course as well. the timing...

i was reading about this refreshing drink and not having had it, and needing some drinks for na* me game, here we go. it is a blender drink without alcohol.

posted by request, recipe courtesy mrs. soheila amiri.

i was given this recipe by a former coworker who was armenian. whenever i bring the leftovers to work for lunch, everyone is popping into the breakroom to see what smells so delicious!

from the new book of middle eastern food, posted for zwt iii, north africa and the middle east.

this is a recipe from cooking light. it doesn't say what kind of lentils to use, but from the picture, i'd say brown, or puy.

a lovely mediterranean recipe often used to break the daily fast during the month of ramadan. can be prepared in advance.

middle eastern style cake that is rich and delicious. from rodale's basic natural foods cookbook.

this dish can work as a side or a main. it's especially great for impromptu guests.

these are delicious arabic biscuits / pastries, they can be made with a variety of fillings, including pistachios, walnuts or dates. they are often eaten in the middle east as a celebratory food, for example...

this recipe is really a good main dish,kinda exotic :-) it came from cooking light magazine

adapted from may s. bsisu's fantastic book, "the arab table," this recipe for a hearty and exotic stew features classic arab flavor combinations and is very filling and healthful. note: ground beef may...

i was gearing up from the zaar world tour. when looking at some jewish cooking websites i stumbled onto an old favorite and then realized it wasn't posted here. so, here goes, feel free to adjust seasonings...

a recipe i learned from two lebanese friends. this is my family's most requested dish at get-togethers.

greek easter soup.

this is another lebanese secret old favourite. but get the toothpaste ready. love this on chicken when bbq'd or grilled. try it you'll love it.

delicious cream filled middle eastern sweet. this kunafa receives tremendous compliments on its sweet & savory combination and is requested very often. you may use 2 1/2 - 3 "small" cans plain keshta for...

a nice chicken and walnut dish from arabia. (i increased the spices and that made it more appealing to me, at least)

from "the world goes raw cookbook" by lisa mann. cooking time includes marinating time, but does not include time required to sprout wheat.

this recipe from my mother's aunt, its old traditional kuwaiti style cake, the recipe is too easy and its oil free cake, only you have to get right way before and after baking. the best way to have...

i love north african flavors, they always offer enticing and exotic (for me) things that add a real sparkle to everyday foods. this little treat comes from: "from the lands of figs and olives" by habeeb...

an iranian omelet made with greens. may be halved. if you just slice the lettuce thinly, it can then be pulled apart into strips.

a wonderful compliment to many dishes. also a great side for the "2013 thanksgiv-ukkah", as it goes very well with recipe #509834. super easy to make and yummy. i hope you enjoy this recipe.

recipe from fruitguys.com and they adapted it from a recipe found on livestrong.com. this week our organic fruit box has fresh turmeric so i am going to try this out in the morning!

i love this lamb dish. the flavors sound unusual, but they compliment the meat nicely. i first tasted this last summer at a cook out. i begged for the recipe and got it from the hostess.

from the blog "surfing the world cuisine". the name derives from the taurus mountain range that stretches from antalaya to adana, and in turkey it is served typically with kebabs. i thought it was very...

hearty!

i developed this recipe for my wife: a labor and delivery nurse. she is on her feet for 12 hours a day and must eat on the

these delicious, exotic pizzas are traditional in lebanon and syria. they make perfect appetizers or entrees.

rearranged a little bit. source unknown. meyer lemon only, please!

al-kabsa is considered a national dish from saudi arabia. this is my tasty adaption of a recipe found on http://arabicbites.blogspot.com. i serve this with recipe #369045 and fresh salad.

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