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Aioli Aka Garlic Dip, Sauce or Spread

Posted by dogsandwoods  

From the website www.greenwheatfreekeh.com.au this recipe is for a wonderful garlic dip or garlic sauce. Went to an Arabic store in Toledo (yippee, found one!) and bought something called 'freekeh'. Never having heard of it before, I did an... MORE»

Recipe #340951

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Simple White Tafâ Yâ , Called Isfî Dhbâ

Posted by DrGaellon  

Posted to the SCA_recipes LiveJournal community. Soy sauce is a simple substitute for murri naqi. "Take the meat of a young, plump lamb. Cut it in little pieces and put it in a clean pot with salt, pepper, coriander, a little juice of pounded... MORE»

Recipe #340557

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Summer Couscous

Posted by dicentra  

From 365 Ways to Cook Pasta. I'd be tempted to try this with Israeli couscous. MORE»

Recipe #340550

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Murri Naqi Substitute

Posted by DrGaellon  

A substitute for murri naqi, the medieval Arabic fermented barley paste. Recipe courtesy of Duke Cariadoc of the Mists, mka David Friedman. MORE»

Recipe #340253

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A Baqliyya of Zirlab's

Posted by DrGaellon  

Posted to the SCA_recipes LiveJournal community. Soy sauce is used in place of Murri Naqi Substitute; if you want it to be accurate, make that first. "Take the flesh of a young fat lamb, put in the pot with salt, onion, coriander seed, pepper,... MORE»

Recipe #340249

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Fastest Ayran Ever

Posted by Annie 007  

Quick and easy Ayran preparation, refreshing drink from the Middle East MORE»

Recipe #339985

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Cucumber Yogurt Tzatziki

Posted by Cosmic*Cookie  

Great cooling dip for falafels and gyros. There are many ways to make this, so don't be afraid to try a variation! MORE»

Recipe #339816

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My Version of Mrs. Jawad’s Qaubuli Palau (Yellow Rice With Carro

Posted by UmmBinat  

Afghanistan’s national dish MORE»

Recipe #339783

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Entrecote Kebabs in Silan Ginger Sauce on a Bed of Chimichurri

Posted by Mirj  

For my 46th birthday my husband treated me to a one-evening cooking course. It must have been one of the most enjoyable evenings I've ever had. This recipe is from that course. It makes a wonderful little tidbit to serve your guests. Silan is... MORE»

Recipe #339598

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Easy Edamame Hummus

Posted by blucoat  

This recipe takes less than 5 minutes to put together and is a lovely bright green colour and a great alternative to traditional hummus. From the Food Network show, "Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger". MORE»

Recipe #339427

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Lavash Sandwich

Posted by Bella14Ragazza  

Lavash is an Armenian flat bread that is rollable, kind of like a tortilla, but tastier! My mom makes these sandwiches in a roll, then slices them so they look like the little round sandwiches on sandwich platters. MORE»

Recipe #338740

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Fried Eggplant With Yogurt Sauce

Posted by BrownSugarChef  

My mother's recipe. This is a very simple side dish to go along with an Indian or Middle Eastern meal. It's great over rice. The eggplant will be soft, not crunchy, so if you prefer a crunchy fried eggplant then this is not the recipe for you ... MORE»

Recipe #338235

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Almost Hummus

Posted by not-a-shrimp  

Not the way I've been taught to make it, but it's wonderfully flavorful. I use canned garbanzo beans, because it is much faster than using the dried ones, which must soak for a bit before cooking. If you do use dried beans, follow the cooking... MORE»

Recipe #338068

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Oregano & Chilli Haloumi / Hellim

Posted by Chef floWer  

Growing up in a Cypriot family Hellim (also known as Haloumi) was a staple in our family. Mum either would fry or grill the cheese then served with lemon juice and crust bread for breakfast. Yes breakfast! She would never coat it with flour as I... MORE»

Recipe #337951

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Vegetarian Zirva

Posted by Sylvie C  

Ancient Turkish dish - healthy vegetarian style MORE»

Recipe #337942

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Spicy Hummus

(2 reviews) Posted by bilious_pigeon  

I don't know how conventional this hummus recipe is, but it sure is delicious! If you're sick of bland, insipid, and totally uninspiring hummus, this should make you and your taste buds happy. It works as a vegetable dip, as a spread, or in... MORE»

Recipe #337497

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Couscous Salad

Posted by Taris Flashpaw  

A quick little couscous salad that I threw together for myself and my DH. Served it as an accompaniment to chicken. MORE»

Recipe #336722

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Lentil Stew With Spinach and Potatoes

Posted by blucoat  

This recipe makes a very hearty and healthy vegetarian main dish. It's based on a recipe I found in an old Bon Appetit magazine. The original recipe calls for a 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper as well which you can add if you like spice. Recipe can... MORE»

Recipe #336213

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Khameh Asal

Posted by littlemafia  

A great Iranian breakfast and a good way to get the kids to eat dairy. My daughter loves honey (that's what she would like to eat every morning) so it's a good way for her to have it other than just with butter and bread. MORE»

Recipe #335758

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White Bean Dip

Posted by Queen Dana  

This tastes great with pita chips. MORE»

Recipe #335727

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