779 shish middle east Recipes

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

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

onion, chopped, prunes, chopped, dried apricots, soaked and chopped, raisins, chopped, granny smith apples, peeled,cored,and chopped, salt and pepper, cinnamon, chicken, salt and pepper, butter

chicken broth, onions, finely chopped, celery, chopped, carrot, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, raw rice or 1 cup cooked rice, cumin, cayenne pepper, cooked chicken, diced, tomatoes, chopped or 1 (16 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice

english cucumber (leave peel on ), lemon juice, middle eastern style yogurt (not dannon), water, garlic clove (smashed), whole serrano pepper (smashed), salt (more if desired), dried mint (do not omit), olive oil (to garnish )

sour cream, chickpeas, drained, middle eastern seasoning, crushed garlic

frozen peas , any brand. can also use good quality dry peas as well, onion, carrots, whole , not baby carrots, tomato paste (durra in the middle east, i use contadina), olive oil, beef stew meat , cubed lamb may be used as well, salt and pepper, to taste, season salt (optional), water , in 2-cup increments, beef bouillon cubes (maggi in the middle east, i use wylers)

whole black peppercorn, whole coriander seed, cassia or 1/4 cup cinnamon bark, cumin seed, whole cardamom seeds, whole whole nutmegs, ground paprika

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)

seedless raisin, dried apricot, pitted, halved, almonds, blanched, halved, pistachio nut, walnuts, pine nuts, granulated sugar, orange blossom water

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

whole milk yogurt, cold water or whey, grated cucumber, white seedless grapes, halved, chopped dill, chopped walnuts, garlic cloves, pressed, freshly grated pepper, very thinly slices of cucumber for garnish

unsalted butter, shallots, minced, ginger, minced, diced fennel, gewurztraminer, heavy cream, sachet of coriander seed , black peppercorns, orange peel, parsley stems, east coast oysters, shucked with the liquor reserved and strained, green grapes cut in half and lightly sauteed in 1 tbsp butter and pinch of sugar

ground lamb, plain yogurt, dried savory, garlic cloves, minced, lemon , zest of, finely grated, crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt , plus, kosher salt, for seasoning, fresh ground black pepper, feta cheese, crumbled, extra virgin olive oil, for brushing, plain pita pocket bread (you know what i do), sliced onion tomato (to garnish ), sliced cucumber (to garnish ), arugula (to garnish ), fresh mint (to garnish ), plain yogurt or 1 cup middle eastern style, cucumber, peeled and seeded, kosher salt , plus additional, garlic clove, peeled, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried mint, finely crumbled