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Arabic 7 Seven Spice (Bokharat)

Arabic 7 spice (bokharat) is mixture of spices you can buy ready at any Middle Eastern grocery. If you don't have one where you live, you can make using...

Author: cooking in cairo...

Hawaij Traditional Spice Mix from Yemen.

Hawaij is essential to the cuisine of Yemen - use it liberally as a rub for grilled meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetables. Try it sprinkled into soups,...

Author: Um Safia

Cucumber Yogurt Dip

I can not get enough of this recipe for this cucumber-yogurt dip/sauce. Works well on roasted meats, in wraps, on rice, as a dip with vegetables or pita...

Author: brew3431

Adas Polo Persian Rice With Lentils

A delicious and hearty Iranian dish made of aromatic basmati rice, lentils, caramelized onion, raisins, and spices. Serve with chicken or lamb, or enjoy...

Author: Barbell Bunny

Slovak Egg Dumplings

We always made this to go with chicken pakrikash. It is very easy and it does taste good. We never had a recipe but I just measured the ingredients i used...

Author: Jane from Ohio

Gefilte Fish Appetizer (Doctored from the Jar)

This is a recipe from my Aunt, Rosalee Patrick (my Mother's deceased sister), for doctoring gefilte fish from the jar and making it taste as if it were...

Author: Alan Leonetti

Israeli Couscous With Pine Nuts and Fresh Parsley

Usually I purchase Israeli couscous in bulk, but a few weeks back I bought a box of it at Trader Joes partly because this recipe was printed on the back...

Author: COOKGIRl

Chicken Curry

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Author: Danine

Persian Tomato and Cucumber Salad (Salad Shiraz)

A very light and refreshing salad that goes well with everything. The longer this stays the better it taste. You will also notice that the liquid increases...

Author: sdbmshad

Spicy Cucumber Soup with Yogurt by Sy

This is a wonderful Cold Yogurt Soup for a hot summers day! Try chopping up the cucumbers very fine or leave them on the chunky side! It you chop up the...

Author: SkipperSy

Red Lentil and Barley Soup

Lentils have played a dominant role in Middle Eastern cooking since ancient times. This is a thick an hearty soup almost a stew.

Author: morgainegeiser

Advieh Persian Spice Mix

A common spice mix used in many Iranian dishes. If you don't have rose petals, you may omit them. From My Persian Kitchen.

Author: Barbell Bunny

Turkish Scrambled Eggs With Spicy Tomatoes and Capers (Menemen)

Fabulous recipe from Milk Street TV, mildly-adapted for ingredients more readily available in the U.S. (cf. poblano peppers). It might remind you a tad...

Author: lecole54

Shish Taouk Chicken Kebabs

Make and share this Shish Taouk - Chicken Kebabs recipe from Food.com.

Author: Creation In Hope

Bulgur Pilaf With Tomatoes, Shallots and Mint.

Also called cracked wheat, bulgur is a quick-cooking grain with a hearty, nut-like flavour that is used to make the popular Middle Eastern salad Tabbouleh....

Author: KristinV

Spicy Authentic Moroccan Salmon a Taste of Casablanca!

When I got married at the age of 21, I could barely make toast, let alone a WHOLE meal! My sister always told me 'but it's so easy!' and I obviously didn't...

Author: P.Doze

Turkey Kubideh (Persian Ground Meat Kabob)

When we go to our favorite Iranian restaurant, my wife usually orders Chicken Kubideh. Here's my go at it, but using turkey instead. I add butter, because...

Author: Ohmikeghod

Greek Feta Yogurt Dip With Za'atar

I love this dip sold at Trader Joe's, found this copycat recipe for it at jeanetteshealthyliving.com

Author: zeldaz51

Rice Pilaf With Fresh Dill, Walnuts and Raisins

Reminiscent of flavors of the Middle East and surrounding area, in this recipe I substituted basmati rice; or use long grain white rice if basmati is not...

Author: COOKGIRl

Couscous Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh is one of my favorite salads, we eat it all summer long. Some times I use couscous instead of the cracked wheat normally called for in tabbouleh,...

Author: Mirj2338

Baked Falafel Sandwiches With Yogurt Tahini Sauce

Although I have not made this yet, I LOVE falafels! I used to have them all the time from a little food stand while in college. One reviewer on the other...

Author: Scoutie

Armenian Apricot Soup

Make and share this Armenian Apricot Soup recipe from Food.com.

Author: AmandaInOz

Persian Cutlet (Kotlet) With Ground Turkey

"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!...

Author: frerayna

Grilled Lamb Kebabs with Cumin and Cinnamon

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...

Author: yooper

Matzoh scallion pancakes

a nice light lunch dish, or serve with braised lamb for a fabulous dinner. recipe courtesy of gourmet

Author: chia2160

Hawaij Hawayej Hawaiege Yemeni Spice Mixture

There's a history lesson in this spice blend: Yemen and India were stops on the ancient trade route, so this turmeric-based mix bears a resemblance to...

Author: Molly53

Basic Tahini Sauce

I learned this while living in Jordan. The family I stayed with introduced me to fried cauliflower, and this was the sauce they used over the top.

Author: alAmira

Quinoa Salad With Black Beans and Avocado

Make and share this Quinoa Salad With Black Beans and Avocado recipe from Food.com.

Author: Lateshow9

Yemenite Beef and Chicken Soup

This is the best chicken soup I've ever made. It's very different and flavorful! The recipe comes from a Jewish cookbook. It's the typical Yemenite dish...

Author: Devora

Roasted Eggplant Chickpea Soup

Eggplant is a go-to ingredient for me. It is such a versatile food and can be used in almost any course. It bursts with flavors, regardless of whether...

Author: simplefoodhealthyli

Couscous with Currants and Cumin

Make and share this Couscous with Currants and Cumin recipe from Food.com.

Author: Strawberry Girl

Mediterranean Hummus Appetizer

Inspired by Zea's Hummus Appetizer Platter. Refrigerate time not included. (So good I strongly suggest doubling the hummus recipe since you'll already...

Author: gailanng

Advieh

An aromatic Persian spice blend which is good added to stews and pulses. This recipe is from " A Taste of Persia" by Najmieh Batmanglij. The author suggests...

Author: Scots LassCairo

Middle Eastern Tahini and Yogurt Appetizer

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...

Author: Dreamer in Ontario

Israeli Couscous With Sweet Potato

From Christine Cushing's "Fearless in the Kitchen" (I love Cdn. cookbooks!) For Potpie. CC's comment: "Israeli couscous is one of my all-time favourite...

Author: Maxxr

Cod in Sweet and Sour Pepper Sauce

This is even better if you make it a day ahead. The sauce, without the fish, will keep for 3 or 4 days in the refrigerator. Recipe by Martha Rose Shulman...

Author: zeldaz51

Saudi Kabsa Spice Mix

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Author: UmmBinat

Shoarma Spice Mix

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...

Author: PetsRus

Chicken Tikka Kebabs

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...

Author: hello

Turkish Coffee

From some of you here I understand this is the only way to have coffee. I've never tried it but wish I could join you half way across the world to have...

Author: Julie Bs Hive

Roz Bel Laban (Rice Pudding)

Make and share this Roz Bel Laban (Rice Pudding) recipe from Food.com.

Author: Jamilahs_Kitchen

Khoresht Ghaimeh Persian Stew With Meat and Split Peas

A hearty, tangy, and delicious Iranian recipe. It is a delicious blend of meat, split peas, tomatoes, and spices topped with french fries. When choosing...

Author: Barbell Bunny

Arab Spice Mix

Make and share this Arab Spice Mix recipe from Food.com.

Author: Dienia B.

Spicy Baked Falafel Sandwiches With Homemade Tzatziki

I love Falafel sandwiches and this recipe sounds good. I found this recipe at http://www.poorgirleatswell.com/

Author: TeresaD

Persian Garlic Dip

Make and share this Persian Garlic Dip recipe from Food.com.

Author: littlemafia

Koo Koo Sabzi

This is a delicious, quick, and easy throw-together Iranian dish that I absolutely love. My grandma would always whip this up for me when I wanted a snack...

Author: Barbell Bunny

Couscous Salad With Yogurt Dressing

Make and share this Couscous Salad With Yogurt Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Author: Outta Here

Spicy Moroccan Yogurt Marinade or Dip

This is such a tasty sauce! It's our favorite way to flavor baked salmon; the spices are wonderful and complex, and the yogurt makes the fish butter-tender!...

Author: La Dilettante

Vegetarian Curry Samosas With Tamarind Dip

If it hasn't already, then healthy alternative recipes like this can open your mind up to the real sustainable possibilities of eating nutritiously and...

Author: hello

Michael's Israeli Hummus

By now, you'll not be surprised to learn that the secret to great Israeli-style hummus is an obscene amount of tehina, as much as half of the recipe by...

Author: StevenHB