533 east salata Recipes

whole chickens, cut in pieces, sumac, lemon , juice of, salt, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, onions, quartered and sliced thin, pine nuts, olive oil , depending on how large your onions are, arabic bread or 4 -6 pieces pita bread

falafel mix, prepared (near east is my favorite), baby spinach, grape tomatoes, halved, olive oil, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, tahini paste, balsamic vinegar, salt, fresh black pepper, lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon), paprika, dried dill weed, cold water

cream cheese, softened, sour cream, lox or 1/2 cup smoked salmon, cubed, fresh chives, chopped or 4 tsp dried chives, crushed, white pepper, whipping cream, white onions, chopped

butternut squash, about 1 1/2 lb, peeled, seeded, and cut in 1/2-inch dice, garlic cloves, peeled, lightly crushed, salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste), chopped fresh rosemary, extra virgin olive oil, pasta , either long like spaghetti or 3/4 lb penne, ricotta salata, grated or 2 oz crumbled goat cheese, chopped fresh parsley, parmesan cheese (optional)

red radish, trimmed, zucchini, limes, salt, ears corn, husks removed, unsalted butter, olive oil, white onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, black beans, chopped epazote (if you can find it) or 3 tbsp cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese (or another salty, crumbly cheese such as ricotta salata, feta), chili powder, corn tortillas

couscous (i used near east brand), boneless skinless chicken breasts, carrots, shredded, pesto sauce, store bought, salt

cantaloupe balls, tightly packed arugula, olive oil, black pepper, cracked, ricotta salata or 2 oz manchego cheese, shaved or cubed

garlic cloves, peeled fresh ginger (2-inch chunk ), all-purpose flour or 1/2 cup finely sifted dry breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, boneless chicken breasts, olive oil, garam masala (adjust to taste), curry powder (adjust to taste), smoked paprika, bay leaf, green pepper, diced, onion, diced, jalapeno, diced (optional, to taste), diced tomatoes, currants, toasted slivered almonds

near east brand rice pilaf mix, fat-free chicken broth , 1 can, cumin, canned seasoned diced tomato, cooked chicken strips, cut into 1 inch chunks, heated, chopped fresh tomato, whole kernel corn, canned black beans, drained and rinsed

boneless skinless chicken breast halves, fresh ginger (peeled ), garlic, water, plain yogurt, vegetable oil, lemon , juice of, ground cumin, ground mace, grated nutmeg, ground cardamom, salt & pepper, ripe tomatoes (seeded and finely chopped ), green bell pepper (stemmed, seeded and chopped ), ginger (peeled ), garlic, water, unsalted butter, heavy cream, honey, salt, garam masala , spice mixture (available in indian or specialty markets)

dried yellow lentils, red wine vinegar, niter kebbeh, to taste (read *intro ), salt, black pepper , to taste, jalapeno, stemmed, seeded, minced (decrease amount for less spicy version), diced white onions or red onion, fresh cilantro leaves, lemon wedge

soy sauce, water, rice wine vinegar, peanut butter , chunky, sesame oil, chili paste with garlic, cayenne pepper, mayonnaise

oil, white fish fillets, cut into serving portions, onion, chopped, red bell pepper, chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, tomato, seeded and chopped, coconut milk, garam masala or 2 -3 tsp curry powder, tamarind paste or 1 -2 tbsp lemon juice

eggplants, mayonnaise, onion, very finely diced, salt , to taste, sliced tomato, for garnish

cucumber , halved lengthways, deseeded and sliced, feta cheese, crumbled, red onion, very thinly sliced, red pepper, chopped, romaine lettuce, shredded, eggs, hard-boiled, coarsely chopped, arugula, black olives (try delicious kalamata ones), capers, tomatoes, chopped, olive oil, lemon , juice of, salt & freshly ground black pepper

firm tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped, pickling cucumbers , such as kirby cucumbers or 1 english cucumber, finely chopped, scallions, white and light green parts only, finely chopped, green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped, chopped romaine lettuce hearts , packed, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, sesame paste , plus more if needed (tahini), white vinegar, salt and black pepper, to taste

olive oil or 1 tbsp flavored cooking spray, yellow onion, chopped, chili powder, ground cayenne pepper, dried oregano, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, tomato puree, water, dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, burger flavored tofu crumbles (i used boca brand)