A tagine is a delectable Moroccan stew redolent of fragrnat fruits and spices. The word 'tagine' refers to both the dish itself and the pot it is cooked in. Try this one served over couscous, quinoa or...
Also from Middle Eastern Recipe (http://www.ummah.com/family/recipes.html). It calls for almonds, but I've made this with walnuts as well. If you can't find ground nuts, then I recommend finely chopped....
You'll find this recipe beyond description. If you are a garlic lover you will be in heaven, if you are not, you still will be amazed. I have traced this recipe as far back as the 1400's The garlic improves...
Pizza is really yummy, but it takes a lot of time to make and many ingredients are needed for that. Quick pizza with middle-eastern khubz is quite easy to make but, it is possible only if khubz is available....
These deviled eggs are very sophisticated, with zingy flavors that go well with contemporary food. One of the most addictive deviled eggs you'll ever taste! The secret ingredient is honey. Great for picnics,...
Popular in Jewish communities throughout the Mediterranean and Middle East, these beautifully marbled rich maroon or brown eggs get their soft texture from the slow cooking process. The addition of onion...
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 from school, and there would always be something...
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.
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...
An Iranian favorite from chef Najmieh Batmanglij. This is her recipe from her Food of Life cookbook. Don't be scared off by the long prep time, it's really only 15 minutes plus 24 hours of soaking.
This recipe is different from typical chicken curry recipes-it doesn't use any yogurt or tomatoes-simply spices, adopted from a Pakistan fried...delicious.
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 weight, so it's especially important to use the best...
This dish is so tasty! It can be served as an appetizer along with a tahini sauce or as a sandwich in flatbread or pita... VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1zqwa_5BzU
My mum's creation! Since I cook in advance and put it in the freezer, I don't cook it for too long, because the sour cream looses liquid and the sauce thickens, and I want that more sauce is left for when...
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...
This recipe was requested by a reader from Australian Gourmet Traveller. This is a wonderful flavour. It can be made with vegetables only for a vegetarian version. Remove seeds from chillis if you dont...
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...
This is a type of chicken curry in a thick gravy with a nice spicy flavor, but is not too hot. You may adjust the 'heat' by adding more serrano peppers." by chef montaser masoud
Hawaiij spice is sort of like a Chinese five-spice powder, or garam masala. This is popular recipe among Israelies of Yemenite origin, many families and chefs have their own versions of this spice mix....
I use this spice mix to coat tofu before pan frying. While it may not be truly authentic the ingredients are easy to find and quick to put together. To coat fish/meat/tofu simply oil the item and roll...
Here is an eggplant salad that I learned from an Iranian Jewish woman who took refuge with us for a few months when the government of Iran fell to religious fundamentalists way back in the 70s.