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Easy Mediterranean Pasta

Easy Mediterranean Pasta

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and return the water to a boil. Stir the olive oil and garlic into the pasta and water; continue cooking until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain. Reduce the heat to medium-low and return the pasta to the pot.
  2. 2 Stir the tomatoes, bell pepper, fava beans, onion, and lemon juice into the pasta; simmer together until hot and the flavors have melded, 7 to 8 minutes. Top with halloumi cheese and sliced almonds to serve.

By Amanda

Lentils with Tomatoes

Lentils with Tomatoes

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a pot and stir in lentils. Reduce the heat and simmer 20 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion and cook, stirring, until tender. Mix in tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Stir in lentils, reduce the heat, and simmer until lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

By Mary Hansen Smith

Easy Shakshuka

Easy Shakshuka

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic, onion, and bell pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes, paprika, and jalapeños; stir, using the back of a spoon to break up the tomatoes. Simmer for about 25 minutes.
  3. 3 Crack an egg into a small bowl, then gently slip the egg into the tomato sauce. Repeat with remaining eggs.
  4. 4 Poach the eggs in the sauce until the whites are firm and the yolks have thickened but are not hard, 2 ½ to 3 minutes. If the tomato sauce gets dry, add a few tablespoons of water. Remove the poached eggs with a slotted spoon, place onto a warm plate, and serve with the tomato sauce and pita bread.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By Lisa

Spicy One-Pot Shakshouka

Spicy One-Pot Shakshouka

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan. Saute onion and bell peppers in the hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Add chile pepper and garlic; cook and stir the peppers start to caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and sugar. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Make indentations in the sauce using a wooden spoon. Crack eggs into indentations in the sauce. Cover and cook until whites are firm and yolks reach desired doneness, 5 to 8 minutes. Uncover and garnish with green onions.

By Simple Savoury

Hawawshi

Hawawshi

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  3. 3 Mix cooked beef, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined. Stuff mixture inside of pita bread rounds.
  4. 4 Brush tops with corn oil and wrap each in aluminum foil. Place on a baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until toasted and vegetables are softened, about 30 minutes.

By Gevans

Middle Eastern-Style Dolma (Stuffed Vegetables)

Middle Eastern-Style Dolma (Stuffed Vegetables)

Prep
60 min
Cook
135 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ground beef, 2 1/2 cans of tomato paste, parsley, green onion, butter, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Before adding uncooked rice, rinse until water runs clear; this keeps the rice from becoming sticky. Add rice after rinsing and mix contents until blended well.
  3. 3 Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add cabbage. Boil until just tender enough to fold, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, hollow out bell peppers, eggplants, and zucchini.
  5. 5 Stuff hollowed vegetables with meat mixture. Set in a large pot (pack vegetables together so there isn't much room in between them). Fill cabbage leaves with 3 to 4 tablespoons of leftover meat mixture and set in the pot with the other vegetables. Pour water in the pot on top of the vegetables until almost covered. Stir in remaining tomato paste. Weigh down the food by placing a heavy, heat-proof plate on top.
  6. 6 Bring water to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cover the pot. Let cook for 1 hour. Drain half of the water in the pot (leave heavy plate until done cooking) and recover, reducing heat to a simmer, and allow to slow cook for 1 hour more. Serve warm and enjoy!

By danicaj1987

Eggplant and Lamb Stew

Eggplant and Lamb Stew

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
120 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat, and brown the lamb on all sides. Mix in the eggplants, tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, and garlic. Cook and stir until tender and lightly browned.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, blend the tomato paste and water. Mix into the pot with the lamb. Season lamb with allspice, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat, and simmer about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat shreds easily with a fork. Add a little water as necessary to keep the ingredients moist.

By KELLYJEANNE

Armenian Shish Kabob

Armenian Shish Kabob

4.6

Prep
60 min
Cook
18 min
Total
1518 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together olive oil, lemon juice, wine, and garlic; season with salt, pepper, oregano, rosemary, and bay leaf. Toss lamb with marinade until evenly combined, then pour into a resealable plastic bag, and marinate in refrigerator at least 24 hours.
  2. 2 Position oven rack to its top setting and set oven to broil.
  3. 3 Remove lamb from marinade and thread onto metal skewers; reserve marinade. Thread onion wedges, green peppers, and mushrooms onto separate metal skewers. Brush vegetables with reserved marinade.
  4. 4 Broil the skewers on a broiler pan, turning frequently. Cook onions for 12 minutes, lamb for 10 minutes, green pepper for 7 minutes, and the mushrooms for 3 minutes. Remove from oven, and allow to cool until cool enough to handle.
  5. 5 Remove skewers from ingredients and set aside. Reassemble skewers, alternating lamb, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Place onto broiler pan and brush again with marinade. Discard remaining marinade.
  6. 6 Broil skewers again to finish cooking, turning frequently until the lamb is medium-rare and the vegetables begin to blacken in spots, 5 to 7 minutes.

By chefmarkmarcarian

Shish Tawook Grilled Chicken

Shish Tawook Grilled Chicken

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
280 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix yogurt, lemon juice, oil, garlic, tomato paste, salt, oregano, pepper, allspice, cinnamon, and cardamom in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat; transfer into a resealable plastic bag, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Thread chicken, onions, and bell pepper onto metal skewers.
  4. 4 Cook on preheated grill until chicken is golden and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes on each side. Sprinkle parsley over the skewers.

By Noor

Danielle's Fattoush Salad

Danielle's Fattoush Salad

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat grapeseed oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir pita bread pieces in hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer bread pieces to a paper-towel lined plate.
  2. 2 Stir romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, feta cheese, mint, and parsley together in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Greek seasoning, sumac, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until completely combined. Pour olive oil mixture and pita bread pieces into lettuce mixture; toss to coat.

By daniellev14

Traditional Armenian Gomgush

Traditional Armenian Gomgush

Prep
45 min
Cook
180 min
Total
225 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine basil, cilantro, parsley, and thyme in a bowl; reserve 2 tablespoons herb mixture in a bowl and refrigerate.
  2. 2 Place ½ of the remaining herb mixture in a large soup pot. Add ½ of the tomatoes, ½ of the bell peppers, and ½ of the potatoes in layers. Top with lamb; season with cumin, mint, salt, and black pepper. Layer in eggplant and carrots, then top with remaining tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes, and remaining ½ of herb mixture. Pour in beer.
  3. 3 Cover pot; cook over medium heat about 1 hour. Add onions and garlic. Taste and season with salt if necessary; cook 2 hours more. Garnish with reserved 2 tablespoons herb mixture; serve hot.

By Tigran Mesropyan

Authentic Lebanese Fattoush

Authentic Lebanese Fattoush

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make dressing: Stir together water and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until thickened. Remove from heat and mix in lemon juice, garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. 2 Assemble salad: Combine lettuce, tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, purslane, green onions, arugula, parsley, and mint in a large serving bowl. Toss with dressing and serve with toasted pita.

By George

Béchamel Chicken Pasta

Béchamel Chicken Pasta

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until tender. Stir in chicken; cook until almost cooked through. Stir in cilantro, tomato paste, peas, enough water to make a thick sauce, and dill; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, and mixture is heated through. Season with salt and black pepper.
  4. 4 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add bouillon cube; stir until dissolved. Stir in flour until smooth, stirring constantly. Stir in milk; season with black pepper. Continue cooking and stirring until béchamel sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  5. 5 Combine penne and ½ béchamel sauce in a bowl. Transfer ½ penne mixture to a baking dish; layer with ½ chicken mixture, and ½ mozzarella cheese. Layer with remaining each ½ penne mixture, ½ chicken mixture, and ½ béchamel sauce. Top with remaining ½ mozzarella cheese.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

By Maryam

Veggie Bulgur Salad (Kisir)

Veggie Bulgur Salad (Kisir)

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bulgur in a bowl; stir in boiling water. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in chopped onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain bulgur and return it to the bowl. Add cooked onion, chopped tomatoes, cucumber, green and red bell peppers, green onions, parsley, mint, and red pepper flakes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, and pomegranate molasses. Toss gently until the salad is thoroughly combined. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving.

By ahilgaz

Turkish Fish Stew

Turkish Fish Stew

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil and stir in couscous. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and sauté onion and green pepper about 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in garlic, and continue to cook and stir, about 2 minutes. Mix in artichoke hearts with reserved liquid, capers with reserved liquid, and olives. Stir in tomatoes, wine, lemon juice, and 1 cup water (or enough to attain desired thickness). Season with sumac powder, red pepper, basil, cumin, ginger, and pepper.
  3. 3 Bring mixture to a boil and mix in fish chunks. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork. Serve over couscous.

By Randall Shillman

Za'atar Chicken Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Za'atar Chicken Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix 2 tablespoons lemon juice, olive oil, za'atar, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a gallon-sized plastic zip-top bag. Add chicken tenders and refrigerate, turning occasionally, 30 minutes to 12 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Place chicken tenders on the grate, reduce heat to medium, and cover. Grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a tender registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  4. 4 Remove chicken from grill and let rest. Prepare the salad in the meantime; place romaine pieces in a large bowl and add tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, and carrot.
  5. 5 Combine lemon zest and juice, tahini, water, garlic, and date in the bowl of a mini food processor or a blender. Pulse several times, adding water by tablespoons if necessary, until desired consistency is achieved. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing into the salad bowl and toss.
  6. 6 Divide salad between plates. Slice each chicken tender crosswise into 1/4-inch slices and place over the salads. Garnish with chives and mint.

By Bibi

Couscous Royale

Couscous Royale

4.7

Prep
45 min
Cook
45 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin-sides down; sear until golden brown on both sides. Set aside. Reduce heat to medium. Add sausage; cook until no longer pink. Set aside until cool enough to handle, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
  2. 2 Stir onions and garlic into skillet; cook until onions softened and turned translucent. Stir in 2 cups chicken stock, garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes, carrots, rutabaga, bell peppers, and celery. Season with thyme, turmeric, cayenne, bay leaf, and harissa. Return chicken and sausage to skillet. Cover; simmer until chicken is no longer pink, about 30 minutes. Stir in zucchini; cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, stir couscous and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil together in a heatproof bowl. Bring remaining 2 cups chicken stock in a saucepan to a boil; stir into couscous, cover, and keep hot.
  4. 4 Serve stew over couscous; dollop with yogurt.

By SKIDMORA

Lahmacun Turkish Pizza

Lahmacun Turkish Pizza

4.6

Prep
120 min
Cook
20 min
Total
680 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make lamb sauce: Combine onion, parsley, bell peppers, basil, mint, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, paprika, coriander seed, and cumin. Pulse until vegetables are finely chopped. Add tomatoes and process until mixture is a thick puree.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add lamb, pureed vegetable mixture, and tomato paste; mix well. Cook and stir until lamb is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in cayenne pepper and salt to taste. Transfer mixture to a shallow baking dish to cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Make dough: Dissolve yeast and sugar in 1 cup warm water. Combine flour and salt in a large bowl and stir well. Add 1/2 cup water and oil to yeast mixture and pour over flour mixture. Use your hands to mix dough. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  4. 4 Shape dough into a ball and transfer to an oiled bowl. Cover with a wet towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Remove lamb sauce from the refrigerator and allow to come up to room temperature.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, make garlic sauce: Combine yogurt, parsley, and garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well and set aside.
  6. 6 Punch dough down, transfer it to a floured work surface, and cut into 10 portions. Shape each portion into a round. Flatten each round with your hand; use a rolling pin to roll each piece into a 10-inch circle. The dough should be thin, like a crepe. Place the rounds on parchment paper.
  7. 7 Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. 8 Stir lamb sauce and spoon it onto a dough round. Spread it thinly to the edges and press down lightly so it sticks. Place on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. 9 Bake pizzas on the lowest oven rack in the preheated oven until the edges are a light tan color, 8 to 10 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool. The pizzas can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days or in the freezer for 3 months. To reheat, place pizzas in a 350 degrees F oven (175 degrees C) for 8 minutes.
  10. 10 Assemble lahmacun: Drizzle pizzas with garlic sauce, top with shredded cabbage, and roll up to eat.

By lysis

Grilled Peppers

Grilled Peppers

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat a grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Place pepper chunks, skin-side up, on the preheated grill; cook until slightly charred, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Turn peppers over; place jalapeño slices on them. Top with mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with oregano. Grill until cheese melts; transfer to a plate and serve warm.

By Deedle Gee

Aunt Teresa's Chicken

Aunt Teresa's Chicken

4.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, layer in the following order: onion, bell pepper, carrots and chicken. Pour soup over the top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes.

By Pam Wright

Elbows and Ground Beef

Elbows and Ground Beef

4.2

Prep
Cook
30 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  2. 2 In a Dutch oven, brown ground beef over medium heat. Add chopped onion, and cook until onion is soft. Add green pepper and tomato sauce; cook until pepper is soft.
  3. 3 Serve sauce over pasta.

By Luann Charity

Bow Tie Pasta with Sausage and Sweet Peppers

Bow Tie Pasta with Sausage and Sweet Peppers

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 While pasta is cooking, cook sausage and peppers in a large skillet over medium heat until sausage is brown and juices run clear. Drain sausage mixture and return it to the pan. Pour in broth, season with pepper, and bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Toss pasta with sausage mixture and serve.

By Kristin

Pineapple Chicken Delight

Pineapple Chicken Delight

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  2. 2 Place the chicken in the baking dish. Arrange pepper, potatoes, and pineapple around chicken. Pour the reserved pineapple juice over all, and top with barbeque sauce.
  3. 3 Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until chicken juices run clear and potatoes are tender.

By Joy Underwood

Quick Spaghetti Sauce

Quick Spaghetti Sauce

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a hot skillet, saute bell pepper and onion on medium-high for 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute one more minute. Stir in tomatoes and chicken broth. Remove from heat.
  2. 2 Place mixture in blender and blend until the desired level of chunkiness is achieved. Return to medium-low heat. Stir in tomato paste one tablespoon at a time until desired level of thickness is reached. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

By Jon

Hummus Chicken

Hummus Chicken

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Stir green bell pepper and onion together in the bottom of a 9-inch casserole dish. Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables; stir to coat.
  3. 3 Coat chicken breasts completely with a thin layer of hummus and place atop the vegetables. Drizzle lemon juice over the chicken and dust with paprika.
  4. 4 Cook chicken breasts in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By DiGiovine

Beef Tip Salad Topping

Beef Tip Salad Topping

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in soy sauce, onion and green bell pepper. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in beef stew meat. Cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned.

By Chantelle

Fabulous Fajitas

Fabulous Fajitas

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut peppers and onion into thin slices. Do not dice, leave slices long and thin.
  2. 2 Saute peppers and onion in a small amount of oil until tender. Add mushrooms and chicken. Continue to cook on low heat until heated through. Stir in dry salad dressing mix and blend thoroughly.
  3. 3 Warm tortillas and roll mixture inside. If desired top with shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomato and shredded lettuce.

By APIED