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Grilled Garlic Bread

Grilled Garlic Bread

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat a grill to high heat.
  2. 2 Mix together butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. 3 Spread the butter mixture generously on the baguette slices.
  4. 4 Place slices on the preheated grill and cook until butter is melted and bread is lightly brown, about 30 seconds.
  5. 5 Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

By ghada faris

Bear's Spinach Muffins

Bear's Spinach Muffins

3.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin.
  2. 2 Mix spinach, flour, eggs, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; divide evenly between prepared muffin cups.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 20 minutes.

By marvelous melo

Chef John's Homemade Croutons

Chef John's Homemade Croutons

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
235 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir olive oil and garlic together in a small bowl until combined. Let sit at room temperature until flavors are infused, about 3 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  3. 3 Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Pour garlic oil through a strainer onto bread; toss until bread is evenly coated with oil. Add 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Italian seasoning, paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper; toss to coat. Spread bread cubes out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn croutons and bake for 15 minutes more. Push croutons together with a spatula to form a compact rectangle on the baking sheet. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the top. Continue baking until cheese is melted and croutons are crunchy, 10 to 15 minutes more.

By John Mitzewich

Farinata (Italian Flatbread)

Farinata (Italian Flatbread)

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush a 9-inch tart pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil and place in the oven to warm up.
  2. 2 Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add green onion and garlic. Cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Mix chickpea flour with lukewarm water until smooth. Set aside for 20 minutes at room temperature.
  4. 4 Skim foam from the top of chickpea-water mixture. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix in onion-garlic mixture. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add Gruyere cheese and mix well. Remove tart tin from oven and pour in chickpea mixture.
  5. 5 Bake it in the preheated oven until crispy, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cut into triangles before serving.

By Fioa

Chicken Caesar Toasts

Chicken Caesar Toasts

4.0

Prep
40 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. 2 Mince garlic in a food processor or blender. With motor running, slowly add 1/2 cup of the olive oil. Continue to process for about 30 seconds, then strain oil through a fine-mesh strainer. Add 2/3 of the garlic back into the oil, and reserve remaining garlic for the dressing.
  3. 3 Arrange bread on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Brush garlic oil over bread. Toast until crisp and golden, about 7 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk mayonnaise, lemon zest and 2 Tbs. lemon juice, Worcestershire, grated Parmesan, and reserved garlic in a small bowl. (It can be covered and refrigerated for several hours.)
  4. 4 When ready to serve, toss dressing with chicken; season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss salad with remaining 2 tsps. of olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle in remaining 1 Tb. lemon juice; toss again. Top each toast with a portion of greens, chicken and a Parmesan shaving. (Toasts can stand uncovered for up to 2 hours.)

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Focaccia Bread

Focaccia Bread

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine flour, yeast, salt, sugar, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add water and vegetable oil, then mix until dough comes together.
  2. 2 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
  3. 3 Lightly oil a large bowl; place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a clean, damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  5. 5 Punch dough down and place on prepared baking sheet. Pat into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle. Brush top with olive oil and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  7. 7 Cut into 12 pieces and serve warm.

By Terri McCarrell

Vegan Jalapeno Cornbread in the Air Fryer

Vegan Jalapeno Cornbread in the Air Fryer

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water and flaxseed meal in a small bowl and set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Spray a 6-inch heat-proof inner pot with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Combine cornmeal, flour, nutritional yeast, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Add the flaxseed and water mixture, almond milk, and oil; stir until it just comes together with no lumps. Stir in jalapeno and pour into the prepared pot; place into the air fryer.
  4. 4 Cook in the preheated air fryer for 15 minutes. Remove the inner pot carefully with tongs, flip the cornbread, and continue to air fry until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 5 minutes more. Serve warm.

By Bibi

Deliciously Easy Garlic Herb Focaccia

Deliciously Easy Garlic Herb Focaccia

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, bread flour, white sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and active dry yeast, respectively, in the pan of a bread machine. Select pizza cycle; press Start.
  2. 2 Combine crushed garlic and 1/3 cup olive oil in a small bowl. Set aside to let it steep, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion powder, and herbes de Provence in another small bowl.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
  5. 5 Deflate dough and turn out into the baking sheet. Stretch dough gently out to 1/2-inch thickness, using your fingers to make dimples that will hold the toppings.
  6. 6 Pour garlic and oil mixture onto dough and spread it evenly over the dough and edges with your hands. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle dough with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer from the baking sheet to a rack. Let cool, 5 minutes. Cut into squares with a pizza cutter.

By Amy Beth McMaster

Egyptian Feta Cheese Omelet Roll

Egyptian Feta Cheese Omelet Roll

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, beat eggs and pepper together. In another small bowl, combine crumbled cheese with milk.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in eggs; tilt the pan until the bottom is evenly covered. When edges appear cooked, place feta mixture in a line in the center of eggs. Using a spatula, fold eggs over the top and bottom of cheese, then fold in the sides.

By Allrecipes Member

Persian Shish Kabob

Persian Shish Kabob

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
515 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut beef into 1x1/2-inch cubes and place in a large bowl. Add onion, lime juice, salt, and black pepper; mix well. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Thread beef on skewers, 6 to 8 pieces per skewer. Discard any excess marinade.
  4. 4 Cook beef skewers on the preheated grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, 12 to 16 minutes in total. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of beef should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

By Manouchehr Delshakib

Za'atar Roasted Potatoes

Za'atar Roasted Potatoes

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Toss potatoes with oil in a large bowl; mix well. Season potatoes with za'atar, salt, and pepper; toss to coat. Transfer potatoes to prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Set baking sheet on the lowest rack of a cold oven. Heat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Roast until potatoes are golden brown and tender, 30 to 35 minutes, stirring halfway through.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Dukkah

Dukkah

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place hazelnuts on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Pour hot nuts onto a tea towel. Fold the towel over them to cover and rub vigorously to remove the skins. Set aside to cool.
  3. 3 Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown. Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside.
  4. 4 Toast coriander and cumin seeds in the same skillet, shaking or stirring occasionally, until they begin to pop. Transfer to a food processor and process until finely ground. Add to sesame seeds in the bowl. Place cooled hazelnuts into the food processor and process until finely ground. Stir into sesame seed mixture. Add pepper and salt; mix well.

By rosichops

Easy 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Soup

Easy 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Soup

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine pumpkin and 1/3 of the chicken broth in a deep pan over medium-low heat. Simmer, covered, until pumpkin is soft, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove from heat and puree with an immersion blender. Add remaining chicken broth, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Ladle into bowls and serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt.

By Allrecipes Member

Homemade Pita Chips

Homemade Pita Chips

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Mix oil, garlic salt, chervil, basil, and pepper together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Cut each pita bread into 8 triangles using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
  4. 4 Arrange some pita triangles in a single layer on each of the prepared baking sheets; brush with oil mixture. Not all will fit, so set remaining triangles aside.
  5. 5 Bake on two racks of the preheated oven until lightly browned and crispy, about 7 minutes, switching halfway through.
  6. 6 Transfer pita chips to a serving platter and repeat Steps 4 to 5 with remaining triangles and oil mixture.

By Dawn

Summertime Baked Tomatoes

Summertime Baked Tomatoes

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Halve tomatoes horizontally; sprinkle cut sides with salt. Place tomatoes on paper towels, cut-sides down, for about 5 minutes. Hollow out tomato halves, leaving sides ¼-inch thick; discard seeds and chop pulp.
  3. 3 Place pulp, squash, herb stuffing, mozzarella, basil, and black pepper in a bowl; mix until well combined. Stuff mixture into tomato halves.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender and cheese melts, about 20 minutes.

By Staci

Kafta (Meat Fingers) with Tahini

Kafta (Meat Fingers) with Tahini

2.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place beef in a bowl, season with salt and pepper and mix to combine. Form into 6 small finger shapes, place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until starting to brown, about 7 minutes.
  4. 4 Combine water, tahini, lemon juice, mixed spices, salt, and pepper in a bowl; whisk until tahini is dissolved and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Transfer tahini mixture to a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir constantly until simmering, about 3 minutes. Add meat fingers to saucepan. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat is fully cooked and no longer pink inside, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

By Carol

Salata

Salata

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a mortar and pestle, crush the garlic. Add the pepper and salt and continue mashing until mixture becomes a thick paste. Transfer to a jar along with the lemon juice and canola oil. Shake well.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, tomatoes and onion. Just before serving, add the cheese and just enough dressing to coat. (There will be extra dressing, but it keeps well.) Toss well.

By Leslie

Masht-o Khiyaar (Persian Cucumber Salad with Sultanas and Walnuts)

Masht-o Khiyaar (Persian Cucumber Salad with Sultanas and Walnuts)

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place yogurt into a fine-mesh sieve lined with a coffee filter and allow to drain, about 20 minutes. You should end up with about a cup of thick yogurt.
  2. 2 Heat a small skillet over medium heat, add walnuts, and toast while stirring until nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Allow to cool.
  3. 3 Mix yogurt, sultanas, walnuts, dill, mint, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, add cucumber and toss to combine. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

By Afiyet_olson

Goat Shoulder Braised with Prunes and Preserved Lemons

Goat Shoulder Braised with Prunes and Preserved Lemons

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
140 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the goat shoulder with salt and pepper, and place into the pan. Brown quickly on all sides. Add the onions to the pan, and cook, stirring constantly until browned. Mix in the prunes and preserved lemon; cook and stir for a few minutes to blend the flavors. Pour in the red wine and chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
  3. 3 Cover the Dutch oven, and bake for 2 hours, or until meat is so tender that it falls off of the bone.

By Always Cooking Up Something

Fatayer (Lebanese Meat Pies)

Fatayer (Lebanese Meat Pies)

5.0

Prep
35 min
Cook
25 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add steak pieces, onions, parsley, salt, and pepper and cook until steak is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  3. 3 Pat bread dough on a lightly floured surface into 4- to 5-inch rounds. Place about 2 tablespoons meat mixture on each dough round. Fold dough over the mixture to make a triangle. Pinch the edges of the dough together but make sure to leave the very center of the meat pie unsealed so steam can escape while cooking. Set on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and meat mixture and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let rise for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. 5 Bake fatayer in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 25 minutes.

By Russ Neimy

Egyptian Bamia

Egyptian Bamia

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
130 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion in hot oil until translucent, about 7 minutes. Mix in lamb, salt, and black pepper; cook and stir until lamb is lightly browned, 5 to 10 more minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in water and tomato sauce; season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer lamb in sauce until very tender, at least 1 hour, adding more water as needed. Stir occasionally.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Stir okra into lamb mixture, adding more water if necessary, and bring to a boil. Spoon bamia into a 2-quart baking dish and adjust salt and black pepper; cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until okra is tender, about 45 minutes; uncover for last 10 minutes of baking.

By Felicia Manocchio

Yummy Honey Chicken Kabobs

Yummy Honey Chicken Kabobs

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make the marinade: Whisk honey, soy sauce, oil, and black pepper together in a large glass bowl.
  2. 2 Remove 1/4 cup of the marinade to a small jar; seal and set aside to use while cooking.
  3. 3 Add chicken, onions, bell peppers, and garlic to the marinade in the large bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
  4. 4 When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  5. 5 Drain marinade from chicken and vegetables; discard marinade. Thread chicken and vegetables alternately onto skewers.
  6. 6 Place kabobs on the preheated grill. Cook, turning frequently and brushing with reserved marinade, until nicely browned on all sides and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  7. 7 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Ann Marie

Turkish Doner Kebab

Turkish Doner Kebab

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
80 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine flour, oregano, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Add ground lamb and knead until thoroughly mixed together, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Shape seasoned lamb mixture and place into a loaf pan; set on top of a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven, turning halfway to ensure even browning, for about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Wrap loaf in aluminum foil and let rest for about 10 minutes. Slice as thinly as possible to make doner kebab pieces.

By wakeylass

Kafta (BBQ)

Kafta (BBQ)

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak in water.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, parsley, cayenne, allspice, salt and pepper until evenly blended. Divide into 6 portions, and press around one end of the skewers to form a log shape approximately 1 inch thick and 6 inches long.
  3. 3 Grill for 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until meat is no longer pink.

By Lebanese Cuisine

Real Hummus

Real Hummus

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Chop garlic in a blender.
  2. 2 Pour chickpeas into the blender, reserving about 1 tablespoon for garnish. Add reserved liquid, lemon juice, tahini, and salt to taste; blend until creamy and well mixed.
  3. 3 Transfer mixture to a medium serving bowl. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle pepper over the top. Garnish with reserved chickpeas.

By ROYHOBBS