36 plain eastern Recipes

chicken, cubed, plain yogurt, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pepper, olive oil, orange juice, chicken broth, onions, dried apricot, almonds, cornstarch

extra virgin olive oil, onion, finely chopped (vidalia is good), ground cinnamon, ground coriander, red pepper flakes (more or less to taste), kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, garlic cloves, minced, flat leaf parsley, chopped, lean ground chicken, plain yogurt (or sour cream), molasses, for brushing (or use pomegranate molasses, or try a spicy honey mustard), whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted, mayonnaise (optional), tomato, thinly sliced, english cucumber, thinly sliced, red onion, sliced, lettuce, cilantro, chopped (optional)

egg, ketchup, minced onion, panko breadcrumbs or 1/4 cup regular breadcrumbs, dry dill weed, dried parsley, garlic cloves, minced, pine nuts (optional), salt & pepper, hot paprika, cayenne pepper, lean ground lamb, plain yogurt, hamburger buns

spaghetti or penne pasta, corn oil, ground beef or ground lean lamb, pine nuts or slivered almonds, salt and pepper to taste, garlic, plain yogurt

ground lamb, arabic seven spice (middle eastern spice mix), olive oil flavored cooking spray, pocket pita breads, rocket , torn (arugula), tomatoes, thinly sliced, plain greek yogurt

lean ground lamb, ground cumin, dried oregano, crumbled, ground cayenne pepper, garlic, crushed, minced fresh mint or 1 1/2 tsp dried mint, crumbled, chopped cilantro (optional), fine fresh breadcrumbs , from firm white bread (or whole wheat), egg white, slightly beaten, feta cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup), pita bread or 4 naan bread (eastern indian flat bread), feta cheese, crumbled, ripe tomatoes, very thinly sliced, plain low-fat yogurt, minced fresh mint leaves or 1 tsp dried mint, salt

chicken wings , cut at the joint, tomato paste, red onion, big red onion, garlic cloves, ground in mortar and pestle, mixed arabic spices (called baharat here ( it s a combo of many different spices such as chili powder, cumin, cloves), fresh black pepper, plain yogurt, white vinegar, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

ground chicken, granny smith apple , peled, cored, grated and squeezed dry with your hands, chopped green onion, fresh mint leaves, curry powder, salt (optional), cayenne pepper, low-fat plain yogurt, mango chutney (add more to taste, up to 2 tsp), romaine lettuce leaves , torn, whole wheat pita bread , cut crosswise in half (6 inch)

brown lentils or 1/2 lb green lentil, washed and picked over, water, bay leaf, salt, olive oil, onions, chopped, garlic, minced, ground coriander, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, fresh ground black pepper, spaghetti or 12 oz tagliatelle pasta noodles, plain low-fat yogurt

garlic cloves, onion, chopped, paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, cardamom, cayenne pepper, fresh ground black pepper, lemon juice, plain yogurt, boneless skinless chicken thighs (or 12 boneless , skinless breasts, cut in 1-inch cubes), olive oil , as needed, salt, italian parsley, chopped, lemon wedge, bamboo skewers (soaked in water, or metal skewers)

potatoes , cut into matchstick sized strips, cauliflower florets, tahini (sesame seed paste), olive oil (optional), plain yogurt, lemon juice, white vinegar, ground cumin, salt and pepper, torn arugula leaves, torn lettuce leaves, oil (for deep frying)

lentils, salt, garlic cloves, crushed, bay leaf, oregano, dill weed, dried, frying chicken, cut up and pan browned, fresh-grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese, fresh lemon juice, plain yogurt

minced onion, garlic clove, minced, olive oil, dried mint, crumbled, salt, ground allspice, a pinch cinnamon, ground lamb (10% fat), fine fresh bread crumbs, egg, beaten lightly, dried currants, black sesame seeds, white sesame seeds, toasted lightly, plain yogurt, fresh mint leaves, chopped, salt , or to taste

plain low-fat yogurt, tahini (sesame seed paste), fresh lemon juice, salt, ground lamb, minced fresh mint, coarsely grated onion, garlic cloves, minced, paprika, ground cumin, coarse kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, middle eastern flat bread , 5- to 7-inch-diameter soft round (preferably with no pocket), olive oil, divided (may need more), onions , halved through core, cut crosswise into 1/4- to 1/3-inch slices, chopped drained roasted red peppers from jar, water, pomegranate molasses (may need more), chopped fresh italian parsley