378 zahra mekhla eastern Recipes

cumin, cardamom, allspice, coriander, fresh ground pepper, red pepper flakes, crushed, ginger, turmeric, salt, paprika, cinnamon

seedless navel oranges, sliced 1/2-inch, olive oil, salt, cinnamon, ground coriander, ground cumin, garlic clove, minced, fresh cilantro

whole wheat pita bread, hummus , black bean or 3 tbsp black bean , mom s, bulgur wheat , salad aka tabouli tabouli, sliced banana pepper (optional)

black beans, rinsed well and drained, garbanzo beans, rinsed well and drained, chopped green onion, chopped tomatoes, chopped fresh parsley, fresh squeezed lemon juice, garlic puree or 1/2 tsp finely minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, salt, fresh ground black pepper

new potatoes, unpeeled, green onions, sliced, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, allspice, ground coriander, italian parsley, chopped, tomatoes, halved

dried ginger, dried cilantro, dried parsley, turmeric, black pepper, salt

romaine lettuce, tomatoes or 1/2 lb plum tomato, cucumber (the long english ones), fresh flat-leaf parsley, garden mint, spring onions, radishes, pita breads, extra virgin olive oil, grated lemon , rind of, lemon , juice of (about 3 1/2 tbsp), honey, mild mustard

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

bacon drippings (from 1/2 lb. fried bacon), eastern potatoes, peeled & boiled, dried onion flakes, sweet hungarian paprika

self-raising flour, egg, olive oil, milk, olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, ground lamb or 300 g ground beef or 300 g ground chicken, pine nuts, toasted, tomato paste (see notes ), cumin, sumaq, cinnamon, baby spinach leaves, egg, beaten for brushing, tzatziki, to serve

dried red lentils, uncooked , sorted and rinsed, brown rice, uncooked , can also use basmati rice, olive oil, fresh mushrooms, sliced, onion, chopped, parmesan cheese, grated, walnut halves, finely chopped, fresh cilantro, chopped, eggs, black pepper, hamburger buns with sesame seeds, toasted, can also use toasted pita bread halves, mayonnaise , to taste, red onion, sliced , to taste, lettuce, shredded, garnish, tomato, sliced, garnish

olive oil, garlic clove, minced, uncooked basmati rice, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground cayenne pepper (to taste), chicken stock, ground turkey, garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed, black beans, drained and rinsed, chopped fresh cilantro (optional), chopped fresh parsley (optional), pine nuts (optional), salt , to taste, black pepper , to taste

extra virgin olive oil, divided, lean boneless beef chuck roast , cut into 1 inch pieces, diced tomatoes , with peppers and onions, undrained, green beans or 6 oz fresh , trimmed and broken into pieces, onion, chopped, ground cinnamon, ground allspice (or cumin), sugar, garlic powder, salt, black pepper

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)

fresh mussels, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, celery, sliced into small pieces, olive oil, white wine , can use beer, bay leaf, lemon peel, grated, to garnish, fresh parsley, chopped, to garnish

lamb loin chops, extra virgin olive oil, dijon mustard (to brush onto chops), salt & freshly ground black pepper, dried thyme, dried sage, dried parsley, garlic granules, dried rosemary, crushed, white rice (made as directed on the box), cumin, golden raisin, lime juice, fennel seeds, rosemary (crushed ), curry, anise seed, sugar, salt and pepper, sunflower seeds or 1/2 cup pine nuts (toasted and crushed), eggs (slightly beaten ), butter, water

whole roasting chickens, cut up (or whatever pieces of chicken desired), onion, quartered, garlic clove, crushed, turmeric, coriander, salt, pepper, flour, vegetable oil (for frying )

onion, carrots, zucchini, garlic cloves, sunflower oil, bulgur wheat, ground cinnamon, coriander, cumin, salt, vegetable stock, chickpeas, raisins, cashew nuts, fresh mint, to garnish, fresh coriander, to garnish