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Homemade Pita Bread

Homemade Pita Bread

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer and add 1 cup warm water and 1 cup flour. Whisk together, then let sit until mixture bubbles and foams, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Add 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and salt into the yeast mixture, followed by 1 1/2 cups flour. Mix at low speed, using a dough hook attachment, until dough is soft, supple, and slightly sticky. Knead dough with machine on low speed until slightly springy and still soft, 5 to 6 minutes. If dough sticks to the sides of the bowl, add up to 1/4 cup more flour, a little at a time.
  4. 4 Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and form into a ball.
  5. 5 Wipe inside of bowl with 1/4 teaspoon olive oil. Turn dough around in bowl to lightly cover with oil; cover bowl with foil and let rise until dough has doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  6. 6 Once dough has doubled, remove from bowl and place onto a lightly floured work surface. Lightly pat into a flat shape about 1-inch thick. Use a knife to cut dough into 8 equal pieces.
  7. 7 Form each piece into a small round ball with a smooth top, pulling dough from the sides and tucking the ends underneath the bottom.
  8. 8 Cover dough balls with lightly oiled plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
  9. 9 Transfer the dough balls to a lightly floured work surface and sprinkle the tops with flour. One at a time, gently pat the dough with your fingers, forming a flat, round disc about 1/4-inch thick. Let the shaped dough rest for 5 minutes.
  10. 10 Brush a cast iron skillet with remaining 3/4 teaspoon olive oil and place over medium-high heat. Lay one round of dough into the hot skillet; cook for 30 seconds, then flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Flip again and cook the first side for 1 to 2 minutes more, until both sides are golden brown.
  11. 11 Stack cooked breads on a plate; when cool enough to handle, slice breads in half and open the pocket inside for stuffing.

By John Mitzewich

Kale Tabouleh Salad

Kale Tabouleh Salad

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour water, lemon juice, and olive oil over couscous in a bowl; cover with plastic wrap and let stand until liquid is absorbed and couscous is softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix kale, tomatoes, mushrooms, sumac, and salt into couscous mixture; refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.

By orangejellybean

Instant Pot Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Instant Pot Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil; add couscous and mung beans. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add vegetable broth and 1 teaspoon salt. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes and then quick-release the remaining pressure, about 5 minutes more. Unlock and remove lid. Fluff couscous with a fork. Let sit until cool, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine couscous, mung beans, cucumber, tomatoes, lemon juice, and cilantro in a bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.

By Fioa

Grilled Halloumi Wraps

Grilled Halloumi Wraps

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Set a grill pan on top of the grate.
  2. 2 Whisk together olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl until well combined; set aside.
  3. 3 Toss together bell pepper and onion in a small bowl until combined. Mix in 1/2 of the oil mixture and season with salt. Transfer to the hot grill pan.
  4. 4 Cook vegetables on the preheated grill until lightly charred but still firm to the bite, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the pan from the grill and allow vegetables to cool. Lower the grill temperature to medium.
  5. 5 Brush halloumi cheese slices with remaining oil mixture.
  6. 6 Cook on the preheated grill, flipping carefully, until grill marks appear and cheese has softened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and place on an aluminum foil-covered plate to keep warm.
  7. 7 Spread tortillas with hummus and top with spinach. Divide grilled peppers and onions between tortillas, add 2 halloumi slices to each tortilla, then top with olives. Roll up and serve immediately.

By France Cevallos

Fantastic Fennel Bruschetta

Fantastic Fennel Bruschetta

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, mix together the tomatoes, onion, garlic, fennel seed, basil, 1/3 cup olive oil, salt, and pepper. Chill for at least 1 hour to blend the flavors.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Brush both sides of bread slices with some of the 1/4 cup of olive oil; place slices onto a baking sheet. Toast the bread until golden brown and crunchy on the outside, about 3 minutes per side. To serve, spoon the tomato mixture onto the toasted bruschetta and arrange on a serving platter.

By Sally Rogers

Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Hummus

Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Hummus

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and refrigerate until cool to the touch, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and garlic in a medium bowl. Add cooled pasta. Toss with hummus. Gently mix in basil. Season with salt and pepper. Adjust the amount of hummus based on how wet or dry the salad seems. Garnish with feta cheese.

By funnybelle

Minty Orzo Lentil and Feta Salad

Minty Orzo Lentil and Feta Salad

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain. Transfer pasta into a large bowl, and mix in 1 tablespoon olive oil; cover, and refrigerate until cool.
  2. 2 Place lentils into a small saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cover, and simmer over low heat until lentils are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  3. 3 Combine the remaining olive oil, vinegar, and garlic in a small bowl.
  4. 4 Remove pasta from refrigerator; add lentils, oil mixture, olives, feta cheese, red onion, mint, and dill; stir until thoroughly blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

By KAGRECO

Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad

Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine bell pepper, peas, raisins, onion, and olives in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk oil, vinegar, and mustard together in a separate bowl.
  4. 4 Stir brown rice and vinaigrette into bell pepper mixture; season with salt and black pepper.
  5. 5 Top salad with feta cheese before serving.

By Anne

Hummus Pancake with Mediterranean Spice Mix

Hummus Pancake with Mediterranean Spice Mix

3.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine 1 teaspoon cumin, paprika, chili powder, and coriander together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Blend chickpeas, tahini, egg, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, remaining 1 teaspoon cumin, salt, and pepper together in a food processor or blender, adding liquid from canned chickpeas if needed, until very smooth. Transfer chickpeas mixture to a bowl; fold in whole wheat flour, about 1 tablespoon at a time, until batter drops easily from a large spoon.
  4. 4 Drop a little water onto the skillet; if it dances on the surface, the skillet is ready. Add about 1 teaspoon olive oil to skillet. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the griddle, forming 3- to 4-inch circles, and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer cooked pancakes to a baking sheet and keep warm in the preheated oven. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing pan as needed with remaining olive oil.
  5. 5 Sprinkle pancakes with cumin mixture and salt.

By MTCHYG

Roasted Edamame

Roasted Edamame

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Toss edamame, olive oil, and salt together in a large bowl. Spread in a single layer in a shallow baking pan.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until edamame are crispy, 20 to 30 minutes.

By Jill

Smoked Eggs

Smoked Eggs

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
120 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat a smoker grill to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's directions.
  2. 2 Place whole eggs directly on the grate of the preheated smoker. Cook, without turning, for 2 hours, maintaining an even temperature.
  3. 3 Transfer eggs to a plate and allow to cool completely before peeling. Season with salt and pepper.

By Jackie B

Frizzled Onions

Frizzled Onions

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a small saucepan placed over medium-low heat. A slice of onion should just sizzle a bit when added to hot oil. Add 1/2 of onions and cook, occasionally stirring, until onions are a deep golden brown, about 7-10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, and salt to taste. Onions will be soft at first and will crisp as they cool. Repeat with remaining onions.

By blancdeblanc

Homemade Roasted Peanut Butter

Homemade Roasted Peanut Butter

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
6 min
Total
16 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread peanuts on a rimmed baking sheet.
  2. 2 Bake peanuts, stirring every 2 minutes, until golden brown and fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine peanuts, peanut oil, sugar, and salt in a food processor fitted with a metal blade; process until peanuts are chopped and the mixture forms a ball, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the food processor bowl; continue processing to desired consistency, 1 to 3 minutes more.

By judy2304

Sandwich Rolls

Sandwich Rolls

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place yeast and warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer; whisk to mix. Add flour and salt.
  2. 2 Knead with dough hook until mixture forms a soft, sticky dough ball and easily pulls away from the sides and the hook, about 5 minutes. (If still too sticky, add a bit more flour and knead a few more seconds.) Transfer dough to a work surface and form into a smooth ball. Place dough back in the mixing bowl. Drizzle the dough and sides of bowl a few drops of vegetable oil. Spread a film of oil over the surface of the dough.
  3. 3 Cover the bowl and transfer to a warm, draft-free place until dough is doubled in size, 60 to 90 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer dough to a floured work surface. Form into a rectangle shape and cut into 6 equal pieces. Using your cupped hand and the work surface, roll each section of dough into a smooth round ball. Cover with a clean, dry cloth and let rest 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Flatten dough balls into 6- or 7-inch long ovals. Starting with a long edge, roll the dough into a cylinder, applying extra pressure to the ends to form pointy tips for a classic French roll shape. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets (do not crowd them) and cover with clean dry towels until doubled, about 1 hour.
  6. 6 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place a pan of water on the bottom rack.
  7. 7 With a very sharp knife, score each roll about 1/4 inch deep along one side somewhere between the side and the top. Spritz loaves lightly with water from a spray bottle.
  8. 8 Bake in preheated oven about 20 minutes. Spritz loaves again and rotate pans for a more even bake. Bake until loaves are golden brown, about 10 more minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack; cool completely before cutting.

By John Mitzewich

Cucumber-Watermelon Salad

Cucumber-Watermelon Salad

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the watermelon and cucumber cubes in a large bowl, and gently toss with the salt and sugar. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, then gently toss one last time before serving.

By RHOV

Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)

Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 2 cups water, rice, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent rice from sticking, until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool rice until easily handled, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Fill a small bowl with water. Place 2 tablespoons of salt in another small bowl.
  3. 3 Dip hands in water and rub salt over hands. Take a handful of warm rice and form it into a ball; gently squish with your hands into an "L" or "C" shape, then apply gentle pressure to the sides to shape it into a triangle.
  4. 4 Wrap a strip of nori around the triangle, using a bit of water to help it stick if necessary.

By Tiffany

Avocado-Egg Salad

Avocado-Egg Salad

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs in a medium pot and cover with a few inches of water. Cover and place over high heat. Bring water to a full (but gentle) boil and cook, 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Drain water and immediately run cold water over eggs. Transfer eggs to an ice bath and allow to chill for 10 minutes. Refrigerate eggs until ready to use.
  3. 3 Peel and roughly chop the hard-boiled eggs.
  4. 4 Add avocado to a mixing bowl with lemon juice, salt, and chipotle powder. Mash, leaving it slightly chunky if desired. Add chopped eggs and stir well to combine.

By KNOEL1414

Beef-Wrapped Enoki Mushroom

Beef-Wrapped Enoki Mushroom

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread roast beef slices out onto a work surface. Divide enoki mushrooms between the roast beef slices and arrange into the middle of each. Wrap the roast beef around the mushrooms.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Arrange beef-wrapped mushrooms into the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until heated through and browned, about 10 minutes per side.

By Skyler

Shanibars

Shanibars

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the dates, peanut butter, coconut, cocoa powder and salt into a food processor. Cover, and blend until smooth, about 4 minutes. The mixture will be very sticky.
  2. 2 Press the mixture into a loaf pan lined with waxed paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove the chilled mixture from the pan and slice into 6 bars. Wrap each bar in foil and refrigerate until serving.

By WickedCreations

Traditional Pita Breads

Traditional Pita Breads

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a mixing bowl and allow to stand until the yeast forms a creamy foam, about 5 minutes. Mix in 2 cups of flour, salt, and shortening; beat for 2 minutes with a fork. Stir in as much of the remaining 1 1/2 cup flour as needed.
  2. 2 Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, kneading in more flour if dough is sticky. Form into a ball, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rest in a warm area for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  4. 4 Divide dough into 12 equal portions; flour your hands and roll each piece into a ball. Cover dough balls with a kitchen towel and let rest for 10 minutes. Flatten the balls into rounds on a floured surface, cover with kitchen towel, and let rest 10 more minutes. Gently roll each dough ball into a circle about 6 inches in diameter on a floured surface. Place pita breads in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven until the pita breads puff up, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip breads over with a spatula, return to oven, and bake 2 more minutes. Let cool on wire racks before cutting pita breads in half and gently separating tops and bottoms to form pockets for filling.

By Dennis Morazan

Romanian Roasted Eggplant Spread

Romanian Roasted Eggplant Spread

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Poke eggplant with a fork and place on a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Roast in the preheated oven until skin is charred and eggplant is soft, about 45 minutes. Cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Peel eggplant and drain in a colander for 30 minutes. Chop eggplant very finely.
  4. 4 Place eggplant in a bowl and blend using an electric mixer. Gradually add oil and keep mixing until incorporated, about 2 minutes. Add yogurt and salt; mix well. Stir in chopped onion.

By SAFAD

Oatmeal Crackers

Oatmeal Crackers

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Place the rolled oats into a blender or the work bowl of a food processor, and pulse several times to grind them into coarse flour. Stir the oat flour together with whole wheat flour, salt, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Pour in the water and olive oil, and mix to form a soft dough. Place the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, and roll out 1/8-inch thick. Using a knife, partially slice through the dough in desired shapes.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until just barely brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Watch carefully, as they burn easily. Allow to cool completely on baking sheet before breaking along score lines into individual crackers.

By JKN