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Syrian Spaghetti

Syrian Spaghetti

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, cinnamon, oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared dish.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until top is crunchy.

By Mike

Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah)

Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah)

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions, and cook about 10 minutes, until browned. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  2. 2 Place lentils in a medium saucepan with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir rice and enough water to cover into the saucepan with the lentils. Season with salt and pepper. Cover saucepan, and continue to simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until rice and lentils are tender.
  4. 4 Mix half the onions into the lentil mixture. Top with yogurt or sour cream and remaining onions to serve.

By Melissa Mueller

Fava Beans in Tahini Sauce

Fava Beans in Tahini Sauce

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in small to medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil until softened.
  2. 2 Stir in the beans and lemon juice. Next, stir in the tahini until mixture is thick. Then, add the garlic, and cook for a few minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

By MYSTICALRIVER

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

Fusion Hummus

Fusion Hummus

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Strip rosemary leaves from stems, discard stems, and place leaves in the bowl of a food processor. Add garlic and pulse until finely chopped. Pour in the garbanzo beans; process until evenly blended.
  2. 2 With food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil, scraping sides of the bowl as necessary. Pour in balsamic vinegar and process until evenly blended. Taste, and add more vinegar, 1 tablespoon at a time, as desired. Pour in the water and process to make a spreadable consistency. Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if necessary. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill before serving.

By Hannah

Tzatziki VII

Tzatziki VII

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the yogurt in a large square of double cheesecloth. Tie the cheesecloth at the top and let any excess liquid drain for about 4 hours.
  2. 2 Peel cucumbers; remove seeds with a spoon. Shred the cucumbers, then squeeze to drain excess liquid.
  3. 3 Peel and mince garlic.
  4. 4 In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper. Add yogurt, cucumbers and garlic and stir until evenly combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.

By Patricia J

Easy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Easy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended. Add roasted peppers and basil; process until the peppers are finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Transfer hummus to a small bowl, cover, and chill until ready to serve.

By MARBALET

Dukkah Roasted Potatoes

Dukkah Roasted Potatoes

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Place potatoes and garlic cloves in an 11x13-inch baking dish; drizzle with olive oil mixture and toss to coat.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Combine butter and dukkah in a small bowl; brush on potatoes. Continue baking until potatoes are soft and golden, 10 to 15 minutes more. Season with salt; garnish with parsley.

By France Cevallos

Baba Ghanoush

Baba Ghanoush

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Place eggplant on the prepared baking sheet, and pierce holes in the skin with a fork. Roast in the preheated oven, turning occasionally, until very soft and tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Set eggplant aside until cool enough to handle; slice in half and scoop flesh into a colander or fine mesh sieve over a bowl; drain for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Place eggplant, lemon juice, tahini, sesame seeds, and garlic in blender, and puree. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. 4 Transfer eggplant mixture to a medium size mixing bowl, and slowly mix in olive oil. Refrigerate the baba ghanoush until completely chilled before serving.

By Tali

Asparagus Cashew Rice Pilaf

Asparagus Cashew Rice Pilaf

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Increase heat to medium, and stir in spaghetti, cooking until coated with the melted butter and lightly browned.
  2. 2 Stir onion and garlic into the saucepan, and cook about 2 minutes, until tender. Stir in jasmine rice, and cook about 5 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and cook 20 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed.
  3. 3 Place asparagus in a separate medium saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender but firm.
  4. 4 Mix asparagus and cashew halves into the rice mixture, and serve warm.

By SABRINATEE

Tava or Turkish Stew

Tava or Turkish Stew

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken until juices run clear.
  3. 3 Puree the roasted red peppers in a blender or food processor until smooth. In the prepared casserole dish, mix the cooked chicken, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and top with mozzarella cheese.
  4. 4 Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

By Carrie H

Moroccan Shabbat Fish

Moroccan Shabbat Fish

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  2. 2 Layer sliced red peppers and tomatoes in the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange tilapia fillets on top.
  3. 3 Whisk water, oil, paprika, bouillon granules, cayenne, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour over tilapia, then sprinkle with parsley. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until tilapia flakes easily with a fork and vegetables tender, about 1 hour.

By Sephardi Jessi

Egyptian Koshari

Egyptian Koshari

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the lentils and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat for 25 minutes. Add the rice to the lentils, and continue to simmer for an additional 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  2. 2 Fill a separate saucepan with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is lightly browned. Pour in the tomatoes and season with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Simmer over medium heat for 10 to 20 minutes.
  4. 4 In a large serving dish, stir together the lentils, rice and macaroni. Mix in the tomato sauce until evenly coated.

By Liz York

Zucchini with Dill Weed and Garlic-Yogurt Sauce

Zucchini with Dill Weed and Garlic-Yogurt Sauce

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Add zucchini, dill, and rice; cook and stir until zucchini softens, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add water, season with salt and black pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until rice is cooked, about 20 minutes. Cool until lukewarm, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, combine yogurt, garlic, and ½ teaspoon salt in a bowl. Serve yogurt sauce over zucchini and rice.

By Turkishcook

Middle Eastern White Beans

Middle Eastern White Beans

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
360 min
Total
370 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine soaked beans, tomato paste, pimento sauce, garlic, onions, lemon juice, cumin, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker crock. Mix together until beans are coated. Pour in beef broth and top off with enough water to completely cover bean mixture.
  2. 2 Cook on High until beans are tender and liquid is thickened, about 6 hours. It should not be soupy.

By Ani

Zhug

Zhug

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash and dry parsley and cilantro; place into a food processor. Add ice cubes, chiles, garlic, lemon juice and zest, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Drizzle in 2 tablespoons olive oil. Blend until a smooth paste is achieved, adding more oil as needed.
  2. 2 Transfer sauce to a covered container and refrigerate until flavors meld, at least 1 hour.

By Buckwheat Queen

Red Chicken with Vegetables

Red Chicken with Vegetables

4.1

Prep
25 min
Cook
55 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and 2 tablespoons turmeric; cook until onions are brown. Add chicken; cook about 10 minutes more. Add water and tomato paste; season with salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until mixture thickens, 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine carrots and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook until sugar melts and carrots are tender. Drain.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a separate large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots; cook until light brown. Transfer to a bowl; wipe out skillet.
  4. 4 Heat remaining 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes; cook until cooked through. Season with 1 pinch each turmeric and salt. Stir carrots and potatoes into chicken.

By Nazi

Middle Eastern Cumin Meatballs

Middle Eastern Cumin Meatballs

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the ground beef, egg, garlic, bread crumbs, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well mixed. Roll the mixture into egg-sized balls, and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs; cook until firm, and browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove meatballs from the skillet and pour out the fat.
  3. 3 Bring the water to a boil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the tomato paste, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Add the cooked meatballs, and simmer in the tomato sauce for 5 to 10 minutes until completely cooked.

By Ani

Homemade Manti (Traditional Turkish Dumplings)

Homemade Manti (Traditional Turkish Dumplings)

4.6

Prep
35 min
Cook
25 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make dough: Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Add eggs and water, mixing well with your hands. Add more water, if needed, to form a soft dough. Cover and set aside for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Make filling: Shred onions and place them in a colander or sieve set over a bowl; drain and discard juice. Combine drained onion, ground beef, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; mix well with a spoon until mashed. Set filling aside.
  3. 3 Lightly flour a work surface and a large plate.
  4. 4 Divide dough in half. Working with one piece at a time, roll dough on the floured surface into a rectangle as thin as possible. Cut into 2-inch squares using a knife or pastry wheel.
  5. 5 Place about 2 teaspoons filling in the center of each square. Gather the edges of dough and pinch them together at the top to form a bundle. Transfer manti to the prepared plate; sprinkle more flour on top to prevent sticking.
  6. 6 Make oil: Heat oil and red pepper flakes in a small skillet over low heat just until pepper flakes begin to color oil. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  7. 7 Make sauce: Stir together yogurt and garlic in a small bowl; set aside.
  8. 8 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook manti in boiling water until filling is no longer pink and dough is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain well.
  9. 9 Divide manti onto 4 plates. Spoon yogurt sauce over manti and drizzle with pepper oil.

By Asli Ocak

Hawaij Vegetable Soup

Hawaij Vegetable Soup

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook and stir in hot oil until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add squash and potato to onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in tomato, celery, carrots, and garbanzo beans with their liquid; cook for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour in water and bring soup to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in hawaij and vegetable bouillon powder. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Season to taste.

By Sprice

Eggplant, Roasted Pepper and Chicken Pitas

Eggplant, Roasted Pepper and Chicken Pitas

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sprinkle sliced eggplant with salt and allow to drain in a colander for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat a grill for medium-high heat (see Cook's Note).
  2. 2 Pound chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap to a thickness of 1/4-inch. Dredge with flour, shake off excess, dip into beaten egg, then press into seasoned bread crumbs to coat.
  3. 3 Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown. Set aside.
  4. 4 Wipe eggplant dry with a paper towel. If grilling, brush slices with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Grill until tender and well marked.
  5. 5 Crush garlic with a mortar and pestle with a pinch of salt. Whisk together garlic, red wine vinegar, and extra-virgin olive oil. Slice grilled eggplant into strips and toss with roasted peppers and balsamic dressing; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. 6 To assemble, heat pita breads on the grill until hot and marked. Slice chicken into strips and place into warm pitas along with marinated eggplant and red peppers.

By marie

Coriander Tabbouleh Salad with Shrimp

Coriander Tabbouleh Salad with Shrimp

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bulgur in a large bowl, and pour the boiling water and olive oil over it. Stir, cover, and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 When all of the water has been absorbed and the bulgur is tender, stir in the lemon juice, cucumber, green onions, parsley, and mint. Season with coriander, ginger, salt and pepper. Garnish with shrimp.

By Iron Chef Suzi-Q

Shakshooka

Shakshooka

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, and jalapeno; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper and tomatoes.
  2. 2 Cook the vegetables until the tomatoes have broken down and released their juices, about 10 minutes. Stir in the sweet paprika, hot paprika, salt, and pepper and let the mixture simmer for 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and water and mix well.
  3. 3 When the vegetables have a sauce-like consistency, add the saffron and parsley. Crack the eggs on top of the sauce (as though you're making sunnyside-up eggs); cover the pan and let the eggs cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until the yolks reach your desired consistency.

By Hanna R

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

Vegetarian Moroccan Stew

Vegetarian Moroccan Stew

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large covered saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, until oil is hot but not smoking. Drop in the onion, garlic, cumin, cinnamon stick, and salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, until onion is tender and translucent.
  2. 2 Stir in the butternut squash and potato cubes, broth, garbanzo beans, and tomatoes, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover the pot, and simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash and potatoes are tender. Remove the stew from heat, and stir in the olives and lemon zest.
  3. 3 In a large saucepan, bring 1 3/4 cup water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool. Serve stew over cooked couscous. Garnish each serving with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of cilantro leaves.

By Front242

Chicken Shawarma

Chicken Shawarma

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
290 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 To make the marinade: Combine malt vinegar, 1/4 cup yogurt, vegetable oil, mixed spice, cardamom, salt, and pepper together in a glass baking dish.
  3. 3 Add chicken thighs to the mixture and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). To make the tahini sauce: Combine tahini, 1/4 cup yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and parsley together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, taste, and adjust flavors if desired. Cover and refrigerate.
  5. 5 Cover the chicken and bake in the marinade for 30 minutes, turning once. Uncover, and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is browned and cooked through.
  6. 6 Remove chicken from the dish, and cut into slices.
  7. 7 Place sliced chicken, tomato, onion, and lettuce onto pita breads. Roll up, and top with tahini sauce.

By Wendy

Sean's Falafel and Cucumber Sauce

Sean's Falafel and Cucumber Sauce

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
60 min

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

High Temperature Eye-of-Round Roast

High Temperature Eye-of-Round Roast

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
180 min
Total
185 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  2. 2 Season roast with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Place in a roasting pan or baking dish. Do not cover or add water.
  4. 4 Place roast in the preheated oven and reduce temperature to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Roast for 21 minutes (7 minutes per pound), then turn off the oven and let roast sit in the hot oven for 2 1/2 hours. Do not open the door at all during this time.
  5. 5 Remove roast from the oven and check that the internal temperature is at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees C). Carve into thin slices to serve.

By Lyn N Barbour

Yogurt Cheese

Yogurt Cheese

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
1445 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a strainer with 2 layers of cheesecloth; place over a large bowl for drainage.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3 Pour yogurt mixture into the cheesecloth-lined strainer. Place the strainer and drainage bowl in the refrigerator until all of the liquid has drained, 1 to 2 days. Empty the drainage bowl occasionally so you can tell when cheese has stopped draining.
  4. 4 Transfer cheese to a covered container; store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

By LISAMONIQUE