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4.5 – 2 reviews • Dairy Recipes A tangy yogurt-herb marinade tenderizes this leg of lamb, then browns in the oven to add flavor to the drippings. Top with chunky Almond Relish for a dramatic dish worthy of a holiday feast or special occasion. (Plan ahead: Chef Berglund recommends two days of marination.) Level: Intermediate Total: … Read more
3.5 – 4 reviews • Cheese manakeesh, or mana’eesh, is a Middle Eastern flatbread topped with shredded Akawi cheese, which is similar to whole-milk mozzarella. This is a Lebanese-style manakeesh that I learned how to make from my mother. It’s easy to prepare from scratch, but you can also use a 1-pound ball of store-bought pizza … Read more
5.0 – 1 reviews • Beans and Legumes With many variations throughout the Middle East, simple ingredients like mint, parsley and peas come together with bulgur to make a refreshing grain salad. Level: Easy Total: 35 min Active: 10 min Yield: 4 servings Instructions Combine 3/4 cup bulgur and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a medium … Read more
3.7 – 7 reviews • Feta Level: Easy Total: 1 hr 20 min Prep: 20 min Cook: 1 hr Yield: 8 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 tablespoon sumac (available at Middle Eastern and gourmet stores) 1 35-ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes, diced Kosher salt … Read more
4.5 – 17 reviews • Appetizer Authentic kebabs are delicious, full of nuts, spices, herbs and fruit, as anyone who’s tasted proper Middle Eastern cooking knows. In this recipe I’m using a spice called sumac – it has a lovely flavor – but if you can’t find it, try lemon zest instead. Buy really good ground … Read more
4.7 – 64 reviews • Main Dish Level: Easy Total: 2 hr 32 min Prep: 20 min Inactive: 2 hr Cook: 12 min Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless beef sirloin 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 … Read more
4.5 – 20 reviews • Wild Rice Recipes Saving money is key when entertaining. This party crowd pleaser is a great way to extend your protein and feed more people. Stuffed peppers come together in minutes and are so easy to customize. Use some precooked microwavable grains to save time, and hit it with some tahini … Read more
4.8 – 5 reviews • Chicken Recipes Level: Intermediate Total: 5 hr 15 min Prep: 15 min Inactive: 4 hr Cook: 1 hr Yield: 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons cumin seed 2 tablespoons whole coriander 2 cinnamon sticks 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1 … Read more
4.9 – 7 reviews • Radish Recipes With many variations throughout the Middle East, simple ingredients like mint, parsley and tomatoes come together with bulgur to make this hearty grain salad. Level: Easy Total: 25 min Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Yield: 6 servings Ingredients 1/3 cup bulgur 8 cups loosely packed parsley leaves, chopped … Read more
4.0 – 2 reviews • Lamb Recipes Okra stew is a classic Middle Eastern dish made mainly with okra and tomatoes and sometimes lamb, as in this version. It’s very flavorful, thanks to cilantro, seven spice and lemon. To keep the okra from becoming slimy, I opt to cook them whole, with the tops intact. Using … Read more