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Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• chickpea
• yellow onion
• parsley
• garlic
• all-purpose flour
• lemon juice
• salt
• cumin
• coriander
• baking soda
• cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place dried chickpeas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 12 to 24 hours. Drain.
3. 3 Blend chickpeas, onion, parsley, garlic, flour, lemon juice, salt, cumin, coriander, baking soda, and cayenne pepper together in a food processor, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary, until mixture is finely ground and holds together when pressed.
4. 4 Transfer falafel mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until flavors blend, 1 to 2 hours. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5. 5 Divide falafel mixture into 12 portions and roll each with moistened hands to form a ball.
6. 6 Working in batches, cook falafel balls in hot oil until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• banana
• milk
• egg
• vanilla extract
• all-purpose flour
• cocoa powder
• white sugar
• baking powder
• salt
• chocolate chip

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
2. 2 Combine mashed banana, oil, milk, egg, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Sift flour and cocoa powder into a large bowl. Add sugar, baking powder, and salt into the flour mixture; mix to combine. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Batter should be wet enough to scoop into muffin liners; add a little extra milk if your mixture is too dry.
3. 3 Stir chocolate chips into batter. Scoop batter into muffin liners.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 12 to 15 minutes.

By Vickie Cross

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• roast beef
• gravy
• pepper jack cheese
• green chile
• corn tortilla

Instructions

1. 1 Combine roast beef with gravy, pepper Jack cheese, and green chiles in a large bowl. Use a fork to break up beef and mix well. Set aside.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas in hot oil just long enough to soften, 2 to 3 seconds; drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
3. 3 Working in batches, spoon beef mixture onto tortillas, making a line down the middle of tortilla. Roll tortilla around filling and place in a frying pan with the edge of rolled tortilla facing the bottom of the pan. Cook over medium heat until tortillas are completely browned, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels before serving.

By TRACEY

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• water
• couscous
• kalamata olive
• red bell pepper
• sun-dried tomato
• feta cheese
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat, and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool slightly.
2. 2 Mix olives, red bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, and couscous together in a bowl. Stir about 1 tablespoon liquid from olives and 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomatoes into the couscous mixture until moistened. Add more oil as needed. Fold in feta cheese; sprinkle with parsley.

By DontWastetheCrumbscom

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• chicken wing
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• black pepper
• seasoned salt
• monosodium glutamate
• yellow mustard
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 Season chicken wings on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, seasoned salt, and MSG.
2. 2 Use a basting brush to coat each wing with a thin layer of mustard. Pour flour into a plastic bag, add chicken, and shake to coat.
3. 3 Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. 4 Cook chicken in hot oil until no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

By Othasha Thomas

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• pork sausage
• worcestershire sauce
• egg
• flour
• salt
• black pepper
• egg
• bread crumb

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium bowl, mix together the pork sausage and Worcestershire sauce. Combine the flour, salt and pepper; mix into the sausage.
2. 2 Divide the sausage into four equal parts. Mold each part around one of the hard-cooked eggs, rolling between your hands to shape. Place the beaten egg and bread crumbs into separate dishes. Dip the balls into the egg, then roll in the bread crumbs until coated. Shake off any excess.
3. 3 Heat the oil in a large saucepan or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C), or until a cube of bread dropped into the oil turns brown in 1 minute. Lower the eggs carefully into the hot oil. Fry for 5 minutes, or until deep golden brown.

By UKLAINE

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• chicken breast
• egg
• buttermilk
• garlic powder
• all-purpose flour
• bread crumb
• baking powder
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Place chicken strips into a large, resealable plastic bag. Mix egg, buttermilk, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Pour mixture into the bag with chicken. Seal and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
2. 2 Mix together flour, bread crumbs, baking powder, and salt in another large, resealable plastic bag.
3. 3 Remove chicken from the refrigerator; drain and discard buttermilk mixture. Place chicken in the bag with flour mixture; seal, then shake to coat.
4. 4 Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5. 5 Carefully place coated chicken into the skillet. Fry in hot oil until golden brown and juices run clear. Transfer chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Janet Shannon

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• potato
• chicken broth
• white vinegar
• onion
• bacon
• dill
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes; drain.
2. 2 Combine chicken broth, vinegar, and oil in a large pot; bring to a boil. Add onion to broth mixture; cook until onion is desired tenderness, 2 to 6 minutes. Remove pot from heat and add potatoes, bacon, and dill; gently stir, adding more chicken broth if needed to moisten salad. Season potato salad with salt and pepper.

By Lish Cook

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• russet potato
• carrot
• beet
• yellow onion
• herring fillet
• mayonnaise
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes, carrots, and beets; cook until cooked but still firm, 15 to 20 minutes for potatoes, 25 to 30 minutes for carrots, and 40 minutes for beets. Transfer vegetables to a cutting board as they're each done; cool to the touch.
2. 2 Remove and discard skins from potatoes and beets. Grate potatoes, carrots, and beets separately; placing each in a separate bowl.
3. 3 Arrange 1/2 each onion then herring in layers in a large bowl. Arrange 1/2 each potatoes, carrots, and beets in layers on top of onion and herring. Spread 3 tablespoons mayonnaise over salad; season with salt and black pepper. Repeat layers with remaining 1/2 each onion, herring, potatoes, carrots, beets, and mayonnaise.
4. 4 Cover with plastic wrap; chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour. Serve cold.

By Evgeniya

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• heirloom tomato
• onion
• garlic
• italian seasoning
• chicken stock
• tomato
• salt
• spinach
• mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Cut tomatoes in half and put on a baking sheet.
2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven.
3. 3 Put enough oil in a large pot to cover the bottom. Add 2/3 of the onion, 1/2 of the garlic, and Italian seasoning; sizzle over low heat for 10 minutes.
4. 4 Place roasted tomatoes and chicken stock in a large pot. Mix well and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, cover, and reduce heat to low; cook for 2 to 3 hours.
5. 5 Ten minutes before the soup is ready, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in remaining onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add remaining garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minutes. Add spinach and salt; cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
6. 6 Meanwhile, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
7. 7 Pour soup into individual ceramic bowls. Place spinach mixture and mozzarella cubes on top of each soup.
8. 8 Place soups in the preheated oven and broil until cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately.

By Brandy Kozloski

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• all-purpose flour
• cornmeal
• white sugar
• baking powder
• salt
• bacon drippings
• buttermilk
• egg
• baking soda
• hot dog
• wooden stick

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
2. 2 Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl; stir in bacon drippings. Make a well in center; stir buttermilk, egg, and baking soda into well until smooth and well blended.
3. 3 Pat hot dogs dry with paper towels; insert wooden skewers into hot dogs. Dip hot dogs into buttermilk batter, one at a time, shaking off excess. Deep fry in hot oil in batches a few at a time until deep golden brown. Drain on paper towels or serve on paper plates.

By ROBY

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• chickpea
• sun-dried tomato
• feta cheese
• red onion
• garlic
• cilantro
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 In a bowl, mix the garbanzo beans, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, onion, garlic, and cilantro. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt, and pour over the salad. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.

By Lucie H

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• egg
• milk
• ground beef
• onion
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, salt and pepper until well blended. Set aside.
2. 2 In a large bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Pour in the eggs and milk, and stir until well blended using a sturdy spoon. Form the dough into 2 inch balls, and roll out into circles 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface.
3. 3 Form the beef into golf ball sized balls, and place each one onto one half of a dough circle. Fold the other halves of the circles over to enclose the dough. Seal the edges using a saucer or pressing with your fingers.
4. 4 Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C), or over medium-high heat in a large deep skillet. Fry the Keuchle until golden brown, turning once. It should take about 10 minutes total for each batch.

By LYSS17

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• wooden stick
• all-purpose flour
• self-rising flour
• white sugar
• baking powder
• baking soda
• salt
• buttermilk
• egg
• lard
• shortening
• hot dog

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C). Soak the wooden sticks in water so they will not burn easily.
2. 2 Stir together flour, self-rising flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add buttermilk, beaten egg, and lard; stir until batter is smooth. Set aside to rest briefly.
3. 3 Meanwhile, insert a wooden stick into the center of each hot dog to use as a handle. Pat hot dogs dry with a paper towel to help batter stick.
4. 4 Dip each hot dog into batter and allow excess to drip off. If batter is not sticking, roll hot dogs in a little bit of flour first.
5. 5 Fry hot dogs, a few at a time, in hot oil until golden brown and heated through, 5 to 6 minutes. If hot dogs are very brown on the outside and cold on the inside, oil is too hot. Adjust temperature as needed.

By mandas stuff

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• red onion
• elbow macaroni
• mayonnaise
• pimento pepper
• dill pickle relish
• chow-chow
• mustard
• cajun seasoning
• salt
• celery
• egg
• tuna

Instructions

1. 1 Place diced onion in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit for 5 minutes. Drain into a colander.
2. 2 While onion soaks, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain into the same colander as red onion and run under cold water to stop cooking and cool to room temperature.
3. 3 Place mayonnaise, pimentos, relish, chow-chow, mustard, Cajun seasoning, and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine. Add pasta, red onion, and celery and stir to combine. Gently fold in tuna and eggs to combine.

By Ali Ramee

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• egg
• tuna
• oregano
• thyme
• olive oil
• artichoke heart
• pickle
• black olive
• green olive
• corn
• button mushroom
• swiss cheese
• prosciutto cotto
• salt
• pea
• carrot
• long-grain rice
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, rice, carrot, peas, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender but still firm to the bite, about 14 minutes. Drain excess water; let cool, 10 to 15 minutes.
2. 2 Mix prosciutto cotto, Swiss cheese, button mushrooms, corn, green olives, black olives, pickle, artichoke hearts, olive oil, thyme, and oregano together in a large bowl. Stir in cooled rice mixture. Fold tuna into the salad.
3. 3 Divide salad among 4 serving plates; garnish with hard-boiled eggs. Chill before serving, at least 30 minutes.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• potato
• vegetable oil
• cilantro
• garlic
• lemon juice
• cumin
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 1 quart oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Fry potatoes in hot oil until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
3. 3 Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cilantro and garlic; cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Add drained potatoes, lemon juice, cumin, and salt; stir until well combined.

By LEBANESE

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• ✓ oil
• onion
• beef stew meat
• split pea
• persian lime
• tomato paste
• salt
• curry powder
• turmeric
• black pepper
• water
• potato

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add stew meat, split peas, limes, tomato paste, salt, curry powder, turmeric, and black pepper; add just enough water to fully cover mixture. Simmer, covered, until beef is cooked through and no longer pink in the center and split peas are tender, 2 to 3 hours.
2. 2 Just before stew is ready, heat 2 inches oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Slice potatoes into thin pieces, 2-inches long. Lower potatoes carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until soft, 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining potatoes. Line a separate plate with paper towels; set aside.
3. 3 Increase heat until oil reaches 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lower potatoes carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to the separate paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining potatoes.
4. 4 Top stew servings with fried potatoes.

By calepine

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• water
• sugar
• lemon juice
• ricotta cheese
• cornstarch
• all-purpose flour
• active dry yeast
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Make a syrup by stirring the water, sugar, and lemon juice together in a saucepan over medium heat until thick; set aside to cool.
2. 2 Make a filling by combining the ricotta cheese and cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside.
3. 3 Make the dough by mixing together the flour and the yeast. Stir the water into the flour mixture 1 cup at a time, whisking to remove any lumps, until the mixture reaches a pourable consistency; allow to rest 1 hour.
4. 4 Heat a skillet over medium heat. Ladle 2 to 3 ounces of batter at a time into the center of the skillet into a round shape. Each katayef shell is finished when the top is dry and the bottom is slightly browned.
5. 5 Fill each shell with an equal portion of the cheese mixture. Fold one end of the shell over the cheese mixture and seal into a semi-circle shape by pinching along the edges.
6. 6 Heat the frying oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Fry the katayef in the oil until crispy and lightly browned; immerse in the syrup to coat; serve immediately.

By Mohamed El Refaee

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• granny smith apple
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• egg
• vegetable oil
• milk
• water
• cinnamon
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 In a shallow bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Whisk in the eggs, 1 tablespoon of oil, milk, and water until batter is smooth. The batter should be just thick enough to stick to the apples and coat them. If the batter is too thin, more flour may be added. If the batter does not want to stick, toss the apples with a bit of flour.
2. 2 Heat one inch of vegetable oil in a deep heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. 3 Coat apple slices with batter, and place 4 or 5 slices into the hot oil at a time. Fry until golden on one side, then use tongs to flip and fry until brown on the other side. Drain on paper towels. Stir together the cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle over the apple slices before serving.

By OLIVIABREEN

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• lemon juice
• potato
• ground beef
• onion
• bread crumb
• parsley
• mint
• cinnamon
• lemon zest
• egg
• salt
• black pepper
• lemon wedge

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. 2 Place the lemon juice in a large bowl. Coarsely grate the potatoes into the lemon juice, stirring well to prevent browning. Stir in the ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, parsley, mint, cinnamon, lemon zest, eggs, and salt and pepper. Mix well, and shape into oblong balls about 1 inch thick and 2 inches wide.
3. 3 Place meatballs in hot oil in batches; do not crowd. Fry until golden brown, and cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes per batch. Serve with lemon wedges.

By Constantina

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• lemon juice
• tahini
• garlic
• salt
• chickpea
• olive oil
• sun-dried tomato
• basil
• olive oil
• paprika

Instructions

1. 1 Place lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and salt in the bowl of a food processor; process until smooth. Add garbanzo beans and ½ cup olive oil; process until smooth, scraping sides of the bowl occasionally. Add sun-dried tomatoes; pulse until chopped to very small pieces and incorporated into hummus. Add basil; pulse until mixed in, about 3 pulses.
2. 2 Transfer hummus to a shallow serving dish; make a few decorative grooves on top. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil; sprinkle with paprika before serving.

By MARKCOSENZA

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• chickpea
• tahini
• lemon
• olive oil
• sun-dried tomato
• maple syrup
• nutritional yeast
• fennel seed
• onion
• salt
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place garbanzo beans, tahini, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, olive oil, and maple syrup in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth. Add in fennel seed, nutritional yeast, and onion; blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

By gurtess smyrnakins

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• bulgur
• all-purpose flour
• vegetable oil
• red pepper flakes
• kosher salt
• cumin
• water
• vegetable oil
• onion
• ground beef
• allspice
• salt
• cinnamon
• pine nut

Instructions

1. 1 Place bulgur in a large bowl. Stir in the flour, 6 tablespoons of vegetable oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and cumin. Gradually mix in the cup of water to make a stiff but not crumbly dough. Knead for a few minutes to fully bind the ingredients. If it is too mushy, let it sit for a while, and the bulgur will absorb some of the water.
2. 2 For the filling: Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until browned. Remove from the skillet. Crumble the ground beef into the skillet, and cook until evenly browned, stirring frequently. Drain excess grease. Season with allspice, salt, and cinnamon, and stir in the cooked onions and pine nuts. Allow to cool enough to handle.
3. 3 Form the dough into walnut-sized balls. Press your thumb into the ball while it is enclosed in your other hand to form a tube. The cylinder should be about 2 inches long, and the thinner the walls are, the better they will cook. Fill the cavity with as much of the meat mixture as you can, then seal the end to form a torpedo shape. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. At this point, the kubbe may be frozen. Freeze on baking sheets, then transfer to freezer bags when solid.
4. 4 Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). If the oil is not hot enough, the kubbe will fall apart. Carefully place the kubbe into the hot oil, and fry until nicely browned, about 1 minute. Remove with tongs to paper towels to drain. Serve with tahini.

By Cindy

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• eggplant
• salt
• olive oil
• onion
• red bell pepper
• garlic
• sun-dried tomato
• tomato paste
• red wine vinegar
• white sugar
• black pepper
• pine nut
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Place eggplants in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and leave to drain for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking pan.
3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet. Add onion, red bell pepper, and garlic; cook until onion is soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, and pepper. Remove from heat.
4. 4 Pat the eggplant slices dry with paper towels and arrange in the prepared baking pan. Drop a teaspoonful of the tomato mixture onto each eggplant slice. Drizzle remaining olive oil over and around slices. Cover with aluminum foil.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until eggplant slices are tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Garnish with pine nuts and cilantro leaves. Serve at room temperature.

By PJ's kitchen

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• kosher salt
• cabbage
• onion
• tomato sauce
• tomato
• water
• red wine vinegar
• black pepper
• ground sirloin
• white rice
• garlic
• allspice
• lemon
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Stir in 4 teaspoons salt. Remove loose, outer leaves from the cabbage and place in the boiling water for 1 minute. Remove from the water and set aside.
2. 2 Remove core from the cabbage and carefully place the head in the boiling water. Cook for 5 minutes, removing the outer leaves one at a time as they loosen every minute. Set aside 12 large leaves and reserve inner portion of the cabbage for another use.
3. 3 Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Set aside 2 tablespoons minced onion for cabbage rolls; add remaining onion to the hot oil. Cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, undrained diced tomatoes, water, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes.
4. 4 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5. 5 Prepare cabbage rolls: Mix sirloin, rice, garlic, reserved minced onion, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, remaining pepper, and allspice together in a bowl until well combined.
6. 6 Place a softened cabbage leaf on a cutting board and remove the bottom, tough portion of the stem. Place about 3 tablespoons meat filling into the center of the leaf. Fold the sides inward and roll the leaf up tightly, like a burrito or spring roll. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
7. 7 Pour 1 cup tomato sauce mixture in a bottom of a 9x13-inch or 11x7-inch baking dish. Place cabbage rolls, seam-side down, in the baking dish and pour remaining sauce on top. Cover tightly with foil.
8. 8 Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Lightly squeeze a wedge of lemon over each serving and garnish with parsley.

By Nicole McLaughlin

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• water
• salt
• eggplant
• pita bread
• vegetable oil
• yogurt
• mayonnaise
• lemon
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper
• almond
• romaine lettuce
• chickpea

Instructions

1. 1 Pour water and 2 tablespoons salt into a large bowl. Add cubed eggplant and let sit for 30 minutes. Drain and place on paper towel-lines plates until completely dry, about 30 more minutes.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. 3 Chop pita bread into 1-inch cubes and place on a baking sheet.
4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes; do not burn. Remove from the oven and set aside.
5. 5 Heat 1/2 inch oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Working in batches, fry eggplant until golden, about 6 minutes per batch. Remove to paper towel-lined plates to drain.
6. 6 Meanwhile, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
7. 7 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a small frying pan. Add almonds and cook until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring often, until nicely brown and toasted, 3 to 4 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.
8. 8 Place lettuce on a serving platter. Layer with eggplant, chickpeas, and roasted pita bread. Pour yogurt mixture over top and sprinkle with toasted almonds. Serve at room temperature or cold.

By Lana daoud

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• ✓ oil
• green onion
• parsley
• olive
• tomato
• cheddar cheese
• salt
• tahini
• lemon juice
• yogurt
• salt
• coriander
• cumin
• chile powder
• black pepper
• baking powder
• egg
• green onion
• cilantro
• parsley
• garlic
• onion
• red lentil

Instructions

1. 1 Place red lentils in a bowl and cover with water. Let soak until softened, about 2 hours. Drain.
2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease with 2 teaspoons oil.
3. 3 Place lentils in a food processor with onion, garlic, 1/2 bunch parsley, cilantro, and 1/4 cup green onions; pulse until finely ground.
4. 4 Transfer lentil mixture to a large bowl. Add 1/3 cup oil, egg, baking powder, black pepper, chile powder, cumin, coriander, and salt; mix until well-blended. Spread dough to 1/4-inch thickness onto prepared baking sheet.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden and firm, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
6. 6 Combine yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, and salt in a small bowl; mix well until sauce is smooth.
7. 7 Layer sauce, Cheddar cheese, tomato, olives, 1 tablespoon parsley, and 2 teaspoons green onion on top of baked dough.
8. 8 Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

By Shemoo Seif

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• tomato
• pita bread
• bread crumb
• olive oil
• cayenne pepper
• pepper
• baking powder
• lemon juice
• salt
• coriander
• cumin
• egg
• garlic
• parsley
• onion
• chickpea
• pepper
• salt
• dill weed
• mayonnaise
• cucumber
• yogurt

Instructions

1. 1 Make sauce: Combine yogurt, cucumber, mayonnaise, dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; mix well. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
2. 2 Make falafel: Mash chickpeas in a large bowl until thick and pasty; do not use a blender as the consistency will be too thin.
3. 3 Place onion, parsley, and garlic in a blender; blend until smooth. Stir into mashed chickpeas until well combined.
4. 4 Combine egg, cumin, coriander, salt, lemon juice, baking powder, black pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl. Stir into chickpea mixture along with olive oil. Mix in bread crumbs, a little at a time, until mixture holds together but is not sticky. Form mixture into 8 balls, then flatten into falafel patties.
5. 5 Heat 1 inch oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry falafels in hot oil until brown on both sides. Serve 2 falafels in each pita half, topped with chopped tomatoes and sauce.

By Sean

Ingredients

• ✓ oil
• pork belly

Instructions

1. 1 Heat about 4 inches of oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Fry pork belly squares in batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
3. 3 Heat about 4 inches of oil in another large saucepan to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C).
4. 4 Fry pork belly squares in batches a second time until skin "pops," 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain on fresh paper towels.

By Lori L Dixon