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Toum (Lebanese Garlic Spread)

Toum (Lebanese Garlic Spread)

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put garlic cloves in a food processor with the cutting blade in place. Pulse until smooth. Add salt. Use a spatula to push garlic into the middle of the bowl. Pulse again on low. Use the spatula to push down garlic again.
  2. 2 Using the drizzle adapter in the food processor, slowly pour in 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice on low speed. Pour in 1 cup oil; spread will emulsify and start to turn white. Turn off the processor and scrape down the sides. Add remaining lemon juice on low speed. Slowly add remaining 2 cups oil, processing until spread is thick and creamy.
  3. 3 Transfer garlic spread to a storage bowl with a lid and refrigerate until ready to use.

By FrackFamily5 CACT

Middle Eastern Garlic Sauce

Middle Eastern Garlic Sauce

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

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 and transfer to a bowl; mash until smooth. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Put garlic, salt, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor; pour in enough oil to lightly coat garlic cloves. Blend mixture on high; slowly stream remaining oil through the top opening of the blender or food processor until mixture is smooth. Add mashed potatoes, about 2 to 3 tablespoons at a time, to the garlic mixture while blender is still running. Continue adding potatoes until all are incorporated. Transfer sauce to a bowl and refrigerate until chilled, 1 hour to overnight.

By Jewels

Foolproof Potato Latkes

Foolproof Potato Latkes

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 1/4 of the potatoes, onion, eggs, salt, flour, and baking powder in the bowl of a food processor; pulse several times until the vegetables are finely chopped. Add remaining potatoes and pulse again until all potatoes are finely chopped and mixture is thoroughly combined.
  2. 2 Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop up about 1/3 cup of potato mixture at a time and place in skillet. Fry latkes until brown and crisp on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook other sides until brown, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
  3. 3 Repeat with remaining potato mixture, replenishing oil as needed. Serve hot.

By basg101

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

Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal (Beef in Rich Onion Sauce)

Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal (Beef in Rich Onion Sauce)

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
130 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir beef in butter and canola oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add onions, chicken bouillon, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper; pour in water. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beef is tender and onions have reduced into a thick sauce, at least 2 hours.

By chaka

Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Shawarma

Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Shawarma

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine yogurt, lemon juice, 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, paprika, cumin, and oregano in a large glass or ceramic bowl; mix well. Add chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  3. 3 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in hot oil in batches until tender and browned, about 5 minutes per batch. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Maxine

Pogaca (Feta Dumplings)

Pogaca (Feta Dumplings)

4.1

Prep
40 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix the flour with baking soda in a bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Mix the canola oil, butter, yogurt, eggs, sour cream, sugar, and salt together in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients to form a soft dough. Knead and squeeze the dough in the bowl until it is no longer sticky, about 5 minutes. Stir the feta cheese, parsley, olive oil, and paprika together in a bowl with a fork to make a filling.
  3. 3 Make each dumpling by pinching off about 2 1/2 tablespoons of dough; roll into a ball about 1 3/4 inches across between your hands, and press it into a flat circle 3 inches across on your palm. Spoon 1 scant tablespoon of filling into the center of the circle. Bring the edges of the circle together over the filling, and pinch them together to make a fat, round little stuffed dumpling. Set the dumplings onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheet, seam sides down. Beat the egg yolks in a small bowl, and brush the pogaca tops with the egg yolk. Sprinkle each with about 1/4 teaspoon of sesame seeds.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are shiny, brown, and crackled, 20 to 30 minutes.

By iyigunler

Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb Stew)

Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb Stew)

4.8

Prep
45 min
Cook
145 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until deep golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in turmeric for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Add chuck cubes; cook until coated in turmeric and browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a separate pot over medium heat. Add spinach, green onions, parsley, cilantro, chives, and fenugreek leaves; cook and stir until deep dark green in color, 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir spinach mixture into onion and chuck mixture. Pour in enough water to create a slurry consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer stew until greens soften, about 1 hour.
  5. 5 Pierce dried limes with a fork; add to stew.
  6. 6 Continue simmering until chuck is tender, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Stir in red kidney beans. Cook until flavors combine, about 30 more minutes.
  7. 7 Discard dried limes before serving.

By marybakes

Moroccan Chicken Thighs

Moroccan Chicken Thighs

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Let come to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Combine chicken broth, paprika, cumin, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and 2 teaspoons lemon zest in a bowl.
  4. 4 Heat oils in a cast iron skillet until they begin to smoke. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook for 4 minutes. Flip thighs and continue cooking until skin is crispy, about 4 minutes more. Transfer to a plate. Saute onion in the skillet until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour chicken broth mixture carefully over onion; scrape up any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet.
  5. 5 Return chicken thighs to the skillet. Spoon some of the liquid over the thighs.
  6. 6 Transfer skillet to the preheated oven; bake until chicken thighs are no longer pink in the center, 25 to 30 minutes.
  7. 7 Add olives to the skillet. Drizzle lemon juice over the thighs and garnish the whole dish with parsley.

By Scott Heddle

Falafels with Yogurt-Dill Sauce

Falafels with Yogurt-Dill Sauce

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chickpeas, 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs, red potato, red onion, garlic, egg, 1 tablespoon olive oil, cilantro, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Form mixture into 2-inch patties. Place 1/4 cup panko crumbs in a shallow bowl. Gently press patties into the crumbs to coat.
  3. 3 Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 4 Fry patties in the hot oil until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Set patties aside.
  5. 5 Stir yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic salt, and white pepper together in a bowl. Serve sauce drizzled over falafels.

By sonia

Afghani Kabli Pulao

Afghani Kabli Pulao

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
42 min
Total
99 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the broth: Place halved onion, garlic head, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, pepper, cumin seed, salt, sugar, paprika, coriander seeds, and cloves into a pressure cooker. Pour in water to cover.
  2. 2 Close the cooker securely and place the pressure regulator over the vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Set to high and heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound, about 5 minutes. Reduce to medium and cook for 20 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally, about 10 minutes. Unlock the lid and remove.
  3. 3 When the broth is almost finished, start the rice: Soak rice in cool water for 5 minutes, then rinse until water runs clear.
  4. 4 Strain cooled broth into a bowl. Clean out the pressure cooker, then place over medium heat and add oil.
  5. 5 Add onion and garlic to the cooker; cook and stir until softened and browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in carrots and cook until soft, about 3 minutes more. Add strained rice, raisins, almonds, cumin seed, pepper, cardamom powder, and clove. Stir to combine, then pour in enough broth to cover.
  6. 6 Close the cooker securely and seal the vent; set to high and heat until the first whistle, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce to medium and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let rest for 7 minutes, then let pressure release naturally, about 10 minutes. Immediately transfer cooked rice to a serving dish to prevent overcooking.

By chanty475

Soft Spread Butter

Soft Spread Butter

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a lidded, plastic storage container stir butter until it has a smooth, frosting-like consistency.
  2. 2 Slowly, one tablespoon at a time, stir in the first 1/2 cup of oil; mix until smooth. Stir in the remaining oil a little more quickly, mixing well.
  3. 3 Refrigerate for 3 hours, or until set.
  4. 4 Store in refrigerator. If the 'butter' melts after being left out, refrigerate to restore solidified quality.

By Cal Schroeck

Aranitas (Shredded Green Plantain Patties)

Aranitas (Shredded Green Plantain Patties)

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat canola oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Gather about 2 tablespoons of shredded plantains and shape into patties.
  2. 2 Fry the patties in the preheated oil until golden and crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with garlic salt.

By LatinaCook

Salsa Verde Pork

Salsa Verde Pork

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
370 min
Total
375 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add pork loin; brown 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  2. 2 Transfer pork to a slow cooker. Pour salsa over pork.
  3. 3 Cover slow cooker. Cook on Low for 5 hours.
  4. 4 Shred pork using two forks; stir with sauce to coat and combine. Continue cooking on Low for 1 to 3 hours more.

By GANGBrown

Pie Crust III

Pie Crust III

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together flour, oil, and ice water.
  2. 2 Divide dough in half. Roll each piece between two pieces of plastic wrap.

By Linda G.

Iron Skillet Baked Potatoes

Iron Skillet Baked Potatoes

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour canola oil evenly onto the bottom of a room-temperature, 10-inch cast iron skillet. Sprinkle rosemary and seasoned salt evenly over oil. Place potatoes, cut-side down, in 1 layer at the bottom of the skillet. Press down on potatoes so cut-side is coated in canola oil.
  2. 2 Place the cold skillet into a cold oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  3. 3 Bake until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes.

By ANTILOPE

Homemade Kale Chips

Homemade Kale Chips

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour oil into a spritzer.
  2. 2 Spread kale over a large baking sheet. Spray oil evenly over kale, then sprinkle with garlic powder, sea salt, and dill; stir until evenly distributed.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 5 minutes, until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes total.

By Terrie

Paneer

Paneer

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour milk into a large pot and bring to a boil over medium heat; watch carefully to prevent milk from boiling over. When milk begins to boil, pour buttermilk into the pot in a steady stream, stirring constantly. The milk will separate into curds and water.
  2. 2 Line a colander with cheesecloth. Pour milk mixture through the cheesecloth, reserving some of the strained liquid. Let milk mixture sit in the colander until curds are settled and dripping stops, about 2 hours.
  3. 3 Transfer strained curds to a food processor. Process until smooth and mixture can be formed into a ball. Add some of the reserved liquid and process again if mixture is too dry. The consistency should resemble firm ricotta cheese.
  4. 4 Turn cheese out onto a clean surface and knead until smooth. Form into a ball and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until needed.
  5. 5 To cook paneer, heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cut paneer into bite-sized pieces. Fry in hot oil until very pale golden brown, about 1 minute. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

By AMIBOULD

Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a plastic bag, combine the sweet potatoes, canola oil, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Close and shake the bag until the fries are evenly coated. Spread the fries out in a single layer on two large baking sheets.
  3. 3 Bake for 30 minutes, or until crispy and brown on one side. Turn the fries over using a spatula, and cook for another 30 minutes, or until they are all crispy on the outside and tender inside. Thinner fries may not take as long.

By DRUMNWRITE

Cinnamon and Sugar Popped Sorghum

Cinnamon and Sugar Popped Sorghum

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
1 min
Total
6 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour sorghum into a small brown paper bag and fold shut. Microwave on High until the majority of sorghum is popped, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer popped sorghum into a bowl and drizzle with canola oil; sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Toss to coat.

By Alli Shircliff

Firecracker Crackers

Firecracker Crackers

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
550 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk canola oil, crushed red pepper flakes, ranch dressing mix, and chili powder together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Divide crackers evenly into two 1-gallon-sized sealable bags. Pour oil mixture evenly over crackers; seal the bags and flip to allow oil mixture to run over the crackers for 5 minutes; flip again. Repeat the flipping every five minutes to evenly coat the crackers for about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Remove crackers from the bags and spread onto large platters. Allow to sit, 8 hours to overnight before serving.

By DOEYE

Linda's Fried Walnuts

Linda's Fried Walnuts

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pot of water to a boil, and stir in half the walnuts; reduce heat to medium, and boil for 1 minute. Remove nuts with a slotted spoon, and let drain in a colander set in the sink. Repeat with remaining walnuts. Rinse the walnuts under hot water, and transfer to a mixing bowl. Toss the walnuts with the sugar.
  2. 2 In an electric skillet with heat set to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), heat the canola oil. With a metal slotted spoon, place enough nuts to cover the bottom of the skillet; the oil will sizzle and pop, so be careful to avoid spatters. Gently stir the nuts with the spoon. Fry the walnuts until golden brown, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer the walnuts in clumps to a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Sprinkle the nuts with salt, and let cool. Store in airtight container.

By Sharon Karohl Kang

Figs with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese

Figs with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a skillet over medium heat; add oil. Add onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking and stirring until onion is very tender and dark brown, about 40 minutes more. Remove from heat and cool.
  2. 2 While the onion is cooling, cut the figs lengthwise into 1/4-inch rounds.
  3. 3 Layer 1/4 teaspoon goat cheese, 1/4 teaspoon caramelized onions, and 1 or 2 fig slices on each cracker.

By ServingsofYum

Easy Fried Eggplant

Easy Fried Eggplant

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Dip eggplant slices in egg, then coat with bread crumbs.
  3. 3 Place breaded eggplant in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  4. 4 Drain on paper towels. Serve and enjoy!

By WALLEN

Pan-Fried Crookneck Squash

Pan-Fried Crookneck Squash

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Add enough canola oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet; heat over medium to medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Slice squash; sprinkle with salt. Roll slices in cornmeal to coat.
  3. 3 Fry squash for 5 minutes; flip and continue frying, flipping occasionally, until crispy and golden brown on both sides, 10 to 15 minutes more. Serve immediately.

By Teresa Clements

No-Fuss Perfect Baked Brown Rice

No-Fuss Perfect Baked Brown Rice

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
60 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 baking dish.
  2. 2 Place rice in prepared baking dish; sprinkle salt and oil on top. Pour boiling water over rice. Cover baking dish tightly with double layer of aluminum foil and pinch edges to seal.
  3. 3 Bake in center of preheated oven until water is absorbed, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Remove rice from oven, uncover, and fluff with fork.

By MATHGOD

Fresh Tortilla Triangles

Fresh Tortilla Triangles

4.8

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet to 370 degrees. Drop triangles in hot oil, 8 at a time. Fry, turning chips once or twice, until they stop sizzling and turn golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove with tongs or a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack set over a shallow pan. Sprinkle with salt immediately.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies

Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
  2. 2 Mix cake mix, canola oil, and eggs together in a bowl until smooth. Roll dough into walnut-size balls; flatten to 1/4-inch thick on baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 6 to 8 minutes.

By Oobreyjay