46 middle eastern leaves Recipes

whole chicken , 3 to 3 1/2 lb, extra-virgin olive oil, cumin (more if you like it), allspice, cayenne pepper, salt & freshly ground black pepper, chicken broth , if necessary, raisins , soaked in warm water for 30 minutes and drained, pine nuts, lightly toasted, spaghetti (or fettucine, tagliatelle or linguine), almonds, toasted, fresh parsley leaves, chopped

head cauliflower , cut into flowerets, olive oil, scallions, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, minced, serrano chili, seeded and minced, fresh cilantro leaves (not dried ), middle eastern red pepper (or substitution), salt, black pepper, lemon slice, for garnish

spinach leaves, red apples, raisins, green onions, vegetable oil, cider vinegar, apple curry chutney, curry powder, dry mustard, salt

pita breads , torn into bite size pieces, cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced, salt, tomatoes, seeded and diced, green onions, sliced, green bell pepper, diced, chopped flat leaf parsley, chopped mint leaf, chopped fresh cilantro leaves (coriander), garlic cloves, minced, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, fresh ground black pepper