401 mimi east Recipes

all-purpose flour , sifted, salt, cooking oil, warm water , as needed

eggplants (aubergines, 1 lb in all), salt, onion, olive oil (be sure to use a good 1!), tomatoes, peeled and chopped, salt, fresh ground black pepper, parsley, chopped, fresh mint, chopped, basmati rice, chicken stock, paper towels, yogurt , for serving (or cucumber salad with (middle east, palestine) which is even better)

plain yogurt, cucumber, peeled and sliced, salt, garlic clove, minced, fresh mint or 1 tsp dried mint

garlic cloves, salt , to taste, extra virgin olive oil, yogurt (optional), potato, boiled, mashed (optional)

active dry yeast, warm water, divided, all-purpose flour, salt, vegetable oil, powdered thyme, sumac, sesame seeds, salt , to taste, extra virgin olive oil (actually just under 1/2 cup ), onion, finely chopped (optional)

eggs, slightly beaten, parsley, chopped, green onion, chopped, butter or 4 tbsp margarine, fresh mint, chopped (or 1 tsp dried mint), salt and pepper

fresh corn , cut from cob or 2 (16 oz) cans whole kernel corn, drained, potatoes, peeled and finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, seasoning salt, pepper, chicken broth, milk, margarine or 1/4 cup butter, ground mace

ground beef, parsley, chopped finely, garlic cloves, onion, salt, pepper, cumin, arabic seven spice, coriander

cornmeal, sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg

sesame seeds, lemon rind, grated, ground coriander, ground cumin, salt, cayenne pepper, garlic, vegetable oil

fresh-picked maine crabmeat (or any other fresh crabmeat), unseasoned dry breadcrumbs, dijon mustard, tabasco sauce or 4 -5 dashes other hot pepper sauce, red bell pepper, finely minced, scallions, minced, stalk celery, finely minced, egg, mayonnaise (approximately ), breadcrumbs, for coating, oil (for frying )

flour, cornstarch, dry yeast, sugar, water, salt, syrup (attar), oil (for deep frying)

near east original couscous or 3/4 cup uncooked couscous, low-fat beef broth, olive oil, cumin, coriander, oregano, dried onion flakes, cayenne, cilantro

vegetable oil (olive is a little too strong), white vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, dry mustard, onion powder, paprika, oregano, crushed, garlic powder, thyme

broccoli, trimmed, unsalted butter, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, fresh ground black pepper

mayonnaise, prepared mustard (not too strong !), rice vinegar, garlic clove, crushed, sugar, onion, pureed, soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh gingerroot, grated

hamburger meat, onions, potatoes, green peppers, tomato, lemon, salt, parsley, water, spices