786 turkish mercimek Recipes

garlic cloves, minced (i use less per preference here), unrefined extra virgin olive oil, pomegranate molasses (i prefer cortas brand, found in middle eastern shops), crushed red pepper flakes (i used cayenne powder instead, to taste), sea salt, tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch dice, cucumbers, peeled , halved lengthwise, seeded and and cut into 1/4-inch dice (i use baby cucumbers), scallions, minced, bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice (your choice of colour), red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (or sweet onion), chopped flat leaf parsley, chopped mint leaf

grain rice, butter, oil, vermicelli or 2 tbsp orzo pasta, water (explained below) or 1 1/2-2 cups chicken stock (explained below), also you can add 1 cube of chicken bouillon to hot water, salt

white rice, brown rice or 4 tbsp noodles, oil, water, chicken bouillon cube, vegetable seasoning

hash brown potatoes, frozen, extra virgin olive oil, onion, sliced, garlic clove, sliced, eggs, beaten, salt, pepper, fresh parsley, fresh chopped, red pepper, crushed (optional)

chickpeas, cooked (2-16 oz. cans), olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, lemon juice, green onions, chopped small, flat leaf parsley, chopped, feta cheese, crumbled (for garnish )

fresh apricots, peeled, pitted, sliced, sugar, water, almond extract, almonds, sliced , roasted lightly if you prefer

well washed roma tomatoes, diced, red onions, grated or 1 medium thinly sliced and ground with the palm of your hand with a bit salt, minced garlic, freshly squeezed lemons, dill, oregano, sumaq, cumin, extra virgin olive oil, salt, cilantro or 1/3 cup parsley

onions, chopped, olive oil, green bell peppers or 4 red bell peppers, chopped, diced tomatoes, garlic, crushed, tomato paste, salt, pepper, sweet paprika, chili powder (or more if you like hot ), cumin, ground coriander, chopped parsley, chopped dill

natural yoghurt, garlic, minced (i used bottled garlic for this), butter, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped (fresh ), red chili peppers, finely chopped or 1/2 tsp minced chile, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, eggplants, sliced 1/4-inch thick (you ll need enough eggplant slices to cover a slice of the potato, multiplied by 12), potatoes, unpeeled, sliced 1/4-inch thick (you ll need 12 slices), oil, approximately, fresh parsley, finely chopped

heavy cream, divided, kahlua or 3 tbsp other coffee liqueur, instant espresso powder, ground cardamom, egg yolks, golden brown sugar, ground cardamom (to garnish ), espresso powder (to garnish )

lean ground beef, salt, pepper, cumin, feta cheese, cute into 4 cubes, fresh mint, chopped, pita breads (or 2 large ones cut in half ), hummus, cucumber, thinly sliced, red onion, thinly sliced, fresh tomato, sliced, fresh basil leaf, fresh spinach leaves

olive oil, lamb, fat removed, cut in 1 inch pieces, onion, chopped, pomegranate molasses, water, ground cinnamon, ground allspice (optional), salt, ground black pepper, butter or 2 tbsp margarine, quinces, peeled, cored, and quartered (more if you like ), brown sugar, ground cinnamon

butter (not margarine), grain basmati rice, uncooked orzo pasta (or 1/2 cup uncooked spaghetti or spaghettini), leeks, thinly sliced or 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced small, cinnamon stick, ground allspice, tomato, chopped small, vegetable broth or 3 cups chicken broth, butter (not margarine), almonds or 2 tbsp pistachios, raisins, dried apricots, cut up into small pieces, fresh parsley, minced, fresh mint leaves, minced, salt , to taste, fresh cracked black pepper

red onion, peeled halved and thinly sliced, freshly ground sea salt, ground sumac or 2 tbsp lemon juice, ground chili powder, chopped parsley

chutney, honey, lime juice, spicy brown mustard, fresh ginger, grated, five-spice powder, boneless skinless chicken thighs , about 2 lbs, parsley, freshly snipped, sesame seeds, toasted, orange rind, finely shredded

sheets phyllo pastry, feta cheese, parsley, chopped, oil , for deep frying

granulated sugar, cornstarch, cream of tartar, water, lemon juice, rose water, sugar, vegetable oil or shortening