Nothing like a delicious homemade rice pilaf for dinner. The video here presents the recipe in such a simple manner that . The recipe calls for some spaghetti to impart a wonderful texture and color to the pilaf. Take a look at this impressive to make this... - 117.933

Substitute allpurpose flour for the whole wheat flour. Bread will resemble the consistency of a soda cracker, except chewier. - 13.7889

This Armenian Roll Up is simply awesome ! Happliy munch on this Armenian Roll Up for brunch today, but don't forget to tell me what you think about it ! - 15.2983

This Rye Armeninan Thin Bread is my frequent lunch in office! Loads of green salads and shredded cheese make the Rye Armenian Thin Bread a sumptuous and tasty lunch ! Try it out for lunch and come back with your suggestions! I'm waiting ! - 18.2802

Trim excess fat from lamb and cut into 1-inch pieces. Heat oil in a heavy saucepan and saute onion, garlic and capsicum until soft. Add lamb, increase heat and stir until meat changes color, then continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the meat juices... - 41.2939

In skillet cook ground lamb or ground beef till browned. Drain off fat. Remove from pan and set aside. Wipe skillet. In same skillet brown uncooked noodles in hot olive or cooking oil till golden. Stir in meat, water, uncooked rice, raisins, beef bouillon... - 34.6076

Wash the rice and drain. Set aside. In a heavy skillet, saute the almonds in the two tablespoons of butter. Place the almonds on paper toweling to drain. In the same skillet repeat the process with the raisins and dates. Add more butter if necessary. In a... - 38.9262

Make your Christmas special with these fabulous Armenian style sweet bread. Take a look at this fantastic video that shares this unique bread recipe. The video is interesting and really a fun way to cook. Watch this video for a terrific cooking experience! - 112.167

In a small bowl sprinkle the yeast into the warm water with the sugar. Let stand for two or three minutes, then stir to dissolve completely. Set aside until mixture doubles. In another large bowl combine the flour, oil, salt, one cup water, and... - 40.369

Melt butter in a heavy frying pan or a Dutch oven. Add rice and cook, stirring frequently, until butter bubbles. Add broth, cover tightly, and bake in a 400° oven for 30 minutes. Remove cover, stir rice carefully with a fork, and bake uncovered about 10... - 23.9259

In a small bowl sprinkle the yeast over the 1/4 cup water. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve. Set aside to rise for ten minutes. Place the flour into a bowl. Add the salt, water and softened yeast. Mix well and knead for ten minutes until smooth and... - 38.4843

Heat oil in pot. Saute onions, parsley and half the beef. Remove from heat. Cool. Combine remainder of beef with berries, yeast, flour, salt and wheat germ. Shape this mixture into flat patties. In the center of each, place 1 table-spoonful of the sauteed... - 37.7131

Preheat oven to 350°F. Wash eggplant; peel and slice into one half inch thick slices. In a heavy 10 inch skillet, add two tablespoons olive oil. Place over medium heat. Saute eggplant slices in hot oil, a few at a time, until soft and golden, adding more oil... - 40.6784

In skillet brown uncooked noodles in hot oil till golden. Stir in meat, uncooked rice, raisins, bouillon granules, mint, 3 cups water, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to boiling; turn into 2-quart casserole. Bake, covered, at 325°till liquid is absorbed, 30 to 40... - 30.4455

1. In a 2-quart flameproof casserole or a saucepan with a cover, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the onion and noodles, and cook, stirring, until the noodles are golden— about 5 minutes. 2. Stir in the lamb, rice, raisins, beef broth, mint, salt, and... - 29.8751

Sprinkle yeast over water in the Bosch bowl, and allow to activate. Add the honey, salt, butter or margarine, and flour, and knead for 10 to 12 minutes. Shape dough into a ball, oil the surface, and place in a bowl. Cover with a towel, and let rise until... - 34.888

Zucchini Armenian Style is a delicious side dish recipe. Try this effortlessly prepared mouth watering Zucchini Armenian Style; you would always love to serve to your loved ones. - 29.7009

In a small bowl sprinkle the yeast over the warm water. Stir in the one teaspoon sugar and set aside for ten minutes. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl beat the butter with the sugar until creamy. Add the eggs and beat well. Blend in the milk, olive oil, yeast... - 42.6165

Combine oil, chopped onion, tomato juice, lemon juice, parsley, salt, marjoram, thyme, pepper, and garlic. Place lamb, pork, or chicken in a plastic bag set in a deep bowl or a shallow baking dish. Pour marinade mixture over meat. Close bag or cover dish;... - 32.329

Melt 1/4 cup (1/8 lb.) butter in a large frying pan and fry the chickens on both sides until light brown. Place skin side down, side by side, in a large shallow baking pan or broiler pan. Fry the onion in the remaining butter, adding more if necessary, until... - 37.0332

Try out the easy-to-make Armenian Stuffing For Cabbage Leaves. Enjoy the side dish at any party and let us know how you liked it! - 35.4487

In deep bowl, combine first 9 ingredients for herb marinade; mix well. Add meat cubes and stir to coat. Refrigerate overnight or let stand at room temperature 2 or 3 hours, turning meat occasionally. Fill skewers, alternating meat cubes with chunks of green... - 34.2597

Lightly mix ground lamb and egg in a bowl. Blend in a mixture of the salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Add Cheddar cheese, bread cubes, parsley, and onion; mix lightly to blend. Shape into 18 2-inch balls. Heat butter in a skillet. Add meatballs and brown evenly... - 39.6681

Set Power Select at HIGH. Combine 1 tablespoon soup mix, yogurt, green pepper and mint; reserve. In 2-quart casserole dish, crumble ground beef; stir in remaining soup mix and garlic. Heat, covered, 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 minutes or until beef is browned, stirring... - 45.1572

Crumble ground beef in 2-quart casserole. Stir in 3 tablespoons soup mix and garlic. Cook, covered with lid, at HIGH 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 minutes, or until beef is browned. Stir once; drain. Stir in tomatoes and parsley. Cook, covered, at HIGH 1 minute and at... - 43.5703

1. Prepare the cabbage for stuffing. 2. In a skillet heat the oil, add the onion and cook gently until golden brown. Add the rice and cook, covered, over low heat one-half hour. Stir occasionally. 3. Add the remaining ingredients except the cabbage and stock... - 38.1195

Snap off ends of beans and cut into 2-inch lengths. Combine in a 5-quart or larger casserole with eggplant, onions, carrots, celery, bell pepper, and potatoes. Drain juice from tomatoes into casserole. Chop tomatoes and add to casserole, along with olive oil,... - 42.5907

1. Sprinkle yeast into very warm water in a large bowl. ("Very warm water" should feel comfortably warm when dropped on wrist.) Stir until yeast dissolves; then stir in dry milk, sugar, salt and oil. 2. Beat in 2 cups of the flour until smooth. Beat in enough... - 44.4149

Soak the lentils overnight in enough water to cover. When ready to cook, presoak a clay pot for 15 minutes. Put the lentils in the presoaked clay pot, after draining off and discarding the water, then add the ham hocks and all the other ingredients. Cover the... - 33.8655

Lahmadjoun is an amazingly delicious version of pizza. An easy to prepare baked recipe, Lahmadjoun is a dish that you will surely love to talk about with us. - 46.0305

Heat oil in a large, deep skillet, stockpot or 3-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add lamb cubes and brown thoroughly on all sides. Add onions and garlic and brown slightly. Add tomatoes and reduce heat. Cook over low heat for 1 hour, adding a small... - 40.9899

Mix 1/2 cup sugar and chopped nuts in bowl. Set aside. Melt butter and skim off top foam until clear. Brush pan bottom with butter 2 or 3 times. Spread first sheet of dough on bottom of pan, fold over excess, brush with butter. Do this for remaining 1 lb.of... - 35.9181

In a heavy skillet, heat the oil and saute the onion until limp and translucent, but not browned. Stir in the tomato paste, lemon juice, the one cup water, salt and red pepper. Bring to boiling. Stir in the bulgur, reduce heat, and simmer about ten... - 41.3118

Slice the chili peppers in slivers and layer one-third of them in the bottom of a lightly greased pyrex dish. Cover with one-half of the cheese. Repeat until all chilis and cheese are used. Set aside. Saute the onion in heated butter until translucent. Stir... - 37.5567

Rub fish with peppers, salt and oil. Bake in a preheated medium oven for about thirty minutes. Prepare the sauce by mixing tahini with lemon juice, then salt and water, add remaining, mix well, make a thick sauce. Carefully take the head and tail off the... - 34.9548

In a bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the warm water. Stir in the one tablespoon flour, one teaspoon sugar and set aside to rise. Meanwhile, combine the butter, margarine, sugar, milk, and beat. Stir in the eggs. Add the three cups flour, marzipan, nutmeg, lemon... - 44.673

Blend the ingredients together to make a smooth paste. Spoon into puffs. - 17.9525

Spread yogurt in a serving dish, pour olive oil on it, sprinkle with mint. Serve cold with Middle Eastern pita bread. - 15.6643

Beat the egg yolks in a bowl until light in color. Stir in the lemon juice and beat well. Gradually add the beef broth, dolma juice or water and cook over low heat about ten to twelve minutes, or until thickened. Serve in a sauce boat along with the dolma. - 17.9333

Heat the butter and saute the flour for a few minutes. Slowly stir in the milk, stirring constantly. Add the salt, mixing well until a smooth paste is formed. Season with the tarragon. Remove from heat and stir in the chicken. Heat through. Cool and fill the... - 29.6507

Cut the cheese into half-inch cubes. Set aside. In a mixing bowl lightly beat the egg with the beer and flour. Dip the cheese a few pieces at a time in the batter to completely coat the cubes. Fry in the hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towel. Serve... - 28.7552

Puree the shrimp in a blender or food processor. Beat in the butter. Season with the lemon juice, curry and salt. Fill the puffs and serve. (You can reserve some whole shrimp to decorate each puff, if you wish.) - 24.434

In a skillet melt the butter and add the almonds. Saute until lightly browned. Grind the nuts. Place in a bowl and mix in the sugar and spices. Set aside. - 25.2928

In a large skillet saute the onion in the butter or margarine for ten minutes. Add the celery and saute for ten minutes more. Stir in the bread and saute for eight minutes. Season with the sage, salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity of the turkey and roast as... - 27.1145

Wash and stem the spinach. Place in a saucepan with the boiling water and cook about ten to fifteen minutes. Drain in a colander and run cold water over the spinach to stop the cooking. Squeeze well by hand to remove all the excess water. Set aside. Place the... - 31.3335

Cut the onions in half, then cut into very thin, long slices. Sprinkle with the salt and leave at room temperature for about thirty minutes. With your hand squeeze out all the juice and place the onions into a mixing bowl. Stir in the chopped parsley. Season... - 26.3553

Peel and devein the shrimp. Set aside. Separate the lettuce into leaves. Cover a serving platter with the lettuce and arrange the shrimp in the center, ringed with the tomato and lemon slices. Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and blend... - 30.2897

In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise and lemon juice, blending well. Add the caviar and mix again, gently but thoroughly. Taste for seasoning. Chill. Serve with potato chips, Pita bread cubes or crackers. - 22.8731

Place the cucumbers in a mixing bowl. Add the yogurt mixed with the garlic, mint and salt. Mix and chill. Serve the salad in individual bowls or cups, garnished with the fresh mint. This salad is especially refreshing on hot summer days. - 25.9956

Remove the skin of the quail and cut the bird into six to eight pieces. In a skillet saute the quail in heated butter over medium heat for about twenty minutes, or until the meat is done. Place the leeks, onion and tomatoes in a lightly oiled baking... - 29.6108

Saute the onion in the butter until translucent. Add the two cups of reserved and reduced chicken broth, eggs, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring, until the juice is absorbed, but not dry. Set aside. - 26.293

Wash the potatoes and place in a pan with water to cover. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and cook, covered, until the potatoes are soft but not mushy. Peel the potatoes and slice into rounds about 1/2-inch thick. Heat the butter in a frying... - 30.3051

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mixing well. Shape into one- or one and a half inch balls. Place on an oiled cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees about twenty minutes. Or, if you wish, deepfry the meatballs in corn oil until brown and the meatballs are... - 30.5735

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Shape into cylinders about three-inches long. Arrange as many of the meat pieces on a skewer as you can. Grill the prepared kebabs, turning as often as necessary, so that the meat cooks evenly. Serve luleh kebab with plain... - 27.0393

Wash the chicken and pat dry. Set aside. Combine the remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add the chicken pieces and turn to mix well. Cover and refrigerate one hour. Transfer the chicken and marinade to a pan. Add the water. Bring to a boil over... - 33.6045

Combine the beans and water in a saucepan. Bring to boiling over high heat. Reduce to low and boil about five minutes, or until the beans are tender but not mushy. Drain and cool. Add all the other ingredients and toss gently but thoroughly. Taste and add... - 29.8822

Sprinkle the meat with the salt and pepper. Arrange a layer of cheese and ham over each square. Roll and skewer each square with a toothpick. Set aside. Heat the oil in a deep skillet. Fry the meat cubes a few at a time in the heated oil. Place on paper... - 31.3515

Rub the roast with the oil. Place in a roasting pan on a rack and bake at 350 degrees for about two hours. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the pineapple preserves, horseradish, and mustard, mixing well. Turn the roast and brush with the pineapple... - 27.1958

Mix together all the ingredients in a large bowl and pour into a large greased baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees for about thirty minutes until bubbly. Serve hot. This casserole is very good with roasts, especially if you are serving a large crowd. It can... - 27.3958

Place the fava beans with liquid in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the flame to low and heat through. Season the beans with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish... - 30.7257

Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems. Combine all remaining ingredients, mixing well. Fill the mushrooms with the mixture, mounding slightly on the top. Place on baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for about fifteen to twenty minutes. Serve hot. - 30.2743

In a large, heavy skillet, fry the frog or chicken legs in the heated corn oil until browned. In a separate saucepan combine the remaining ingredients. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, for five to ten minutes. Pour the sauce over the... - 27.7841

Perforate each cucumber with a knife two or three times. Combine the salt and water and stir until dissolved. Add the vinegar, red pepper and garlic. Place the cucumbers in one or two jars. Fill with the vinegar mixture. Salt to taste. If the liquid is not... - 32.0103

Wash, clean and pat dry the mullets. Sprinkle the cavities with pepper, salt and lemon juice. Coat both sides of the fish in the flour. Cook in the heated oil until golden brown, turning twice. Fry the bread wedges in the same oil. Arrange them on a serving... - 33.7167

Wash and stem the eggplant. Cut into one-half-inch cubes. Set aside. In a skillet saute the onion in heated oil for about five minutes. Add the eggplant, green pepper and salt. Saute for ten to fifteen minutes or until soft. Stir in the tomatoes and simmer... - 33.3532

Place the roast on a large piece of heavy foil. Spread the mushroom and onion soups all over the meat. Fold the foil securely (to assure proper sealing, use two pieces of foil.) Arrange the meat in a baking pan and bake at 350 degree for about two and a half... - 20.4687

Cook the cherries in the water, sugar and lemon juice, simmering until the syrup thickens. Set aside. Cut the bread into half-inch squares. Place on a serving platter. Cover with the cherries and syrup. Season the meat with the salt and pepper and form into... - 33.3122

Drain the artichokes on paper towel and arrange them, cup side up, in a serving dish. Season them with the lemon juice. In separate bowls, press the yolks through a fine sieve, and mash the egg whites with a fork. Now assemble as follows: Cover the artichokes... - 28.2406

Beat the eggs lightly in a small mixing bowl. Set aside. In another bowl, mix the yogurt thoroughly with the garlic and a pinch of salt. Place in an individual serving dish. In a heavy skillet, heat the butter until light brown. Pour in the eggs. Cook for 2... - 32.8031

In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, melon, heart of palm, avocadoes and water chestnuts. In a separate bowl, combine the dressing ingredients, blending thoroughly. Combine with the shrimp mixture. Serve in individual crystal dishes with the lemon chutney on... - 29.0922

Wash and trim the green beans. Slice in half lengthwise. Set aside. In a pan saute the meat over low heat, stirring, about fifteen minutes or until browned. Add the green beans, green pepper, red pepper and salt. Simmer for fifteen minutes longer. Pour in the... - 33.6688

Cut lemons into four, leaving the bottom intact. Fill with salt and close again. Arrange them in jar, putting salt and spices in between lemons, push them down to press the juice, if the juice is not enough to cover the fruits, add more lemon juice. Leave the... - 25.7291

In a large mixing bowl combine all the vegetables, except the beets. Add the tuna and ham. Stir in the mayonnaise, mixing gently but thoroughly. Add the beets. Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with the anchovies and pickles. This salad can be prepared a... - 34.3386

Wash the eggplants and cut off the stem ends. Place in a pan with water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for fifteen minutes. Drain into a colander and run cold water over the eggplants until they are completely cool. Set... - 36.152

Peel the potatoes and cut into three-quarter inch cubes. Drop into a pan of salted water and set aside. In a large pan brown the meat in the butter. Add the onion and saute until the onion is translucent. Stir in the tomatoes and salt. Cook over low heat,... - 35.7946

Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems. Set aside. Cut the chicken breasts into small cubes. Blend in a food processor. Set aside. Saute the onion in the peanut oil until limp. Set aside to cool. Combine all the remaining ingredients with the chicken... - 37.1586

Combine the lobster, crab meat, shrimp and green and red peppers in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the dressing ingredients, blending well. Set aside. Cut the unpeeled avocados in half. Remove the pits. Carefully fold together the dressing... - 36.6892

Place the fillet in the boiling water with the wine and salt. Lower heat and poach for five minutes. Drain and cool. Cut into one-inch pieces. In a skillet saute the onion in heated butter. Stir in the flour. Add the sole, cream, garlic and pepper. Stir... - 38.6857

Soak the gorgod in hot water for six hours. Set aside. Place the tongues in a large pan. Cover with water. Add salt. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about two hours or until the meat is tender. Drain and reserve the cooking... - 35.2265

Peel the cucumbers and cut them in half. Scoop out the seeds with a small spoon. In a mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, tarragon and salt. Dip each cucumber half into the mixture to season. Discard the vinegar solution. Evenly divide the diced fish among the... - 38.5486

Wash the fish and pat dry. Dip the fish in flour and saute in heated butter on both sides until nicely browned and the fish easily flakes with a fork. Drain on paper toweling. Set aside. Saute the tomatoes in the same butter. Season with the garlic, salt and... - 33.1928

In a mixing bowl combine the bulgur with half cup of the water and the red pepper or pepper paste. Soak for about fifteen minutes, covered. Add the meat and knead by hand about three to four minutes. Add the salt and white onion. Add a little of the cold... - 36.7162

Sprinkle the meat with the salt and pepper. Dip into the flour and brown in heated oil. Drain on paper towels. Set aside. In the same oil, saute the mushrooms for five minutes. Return the meat to pan. Add the potatoes, Maggi cubes, water and wine. Cover and... - 37.9244

Stem the tomatoes. Cut off very thin slice from the top and scoop out the seeds. Sprinkle the inside lightly with salt. Invert the tomatoes on paper towel to drain. To prepare the filling, soften the cream cheese. Mix with the sour cream, chives, savory and... - 31.884

Core, seed and clean the membrane from the green peppers. Place them in a pan of hot water for about 5 minutes to soften. Drain well on paper towel. Mix all the remaining ingredients (except the peppers and dill weed). Fill the peppers with the vegetable... - 32.8736

In a large mixing bowl, lightly mix together the salad ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and blend well. Rim the edges of a salad bowl with the salad greens. Pour in the salad. Garnish attractively with some of the lobster and... - 32.4344

Wash, trim, peel and cut the eggplant. Set aside. In a pan saute the meat in the heated oil for about ten minutes. Add the water. Cover and simmer about forty-five minutes or until the meat is tender. Add the onion, tomatoes, green pepper, garlic, salt,... - 35.1554

Thaw the spinach and squeeze out excess water. Place in a pan with the heated butter and saute for five minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. In a large pan brown the meat and onion in the butter. Stir in the salt and pepper. Lightly grease a pyrex dish... - 33.499

Place the olives in a mixing bowl. If they are imported and very salty, soak for several hours in cold water; rinse and drain well. Slice the olives horizontally into rings. Mix well with the remaining ingredients. Season to taste. Transfer to a salad... - 30.2824

Trim the leeks and onions, cut into a 3 or 4-inch length, discarding the top portions. Cut the celery stalks and carrots into the same lengths. With a sharp knife, thinly cut the pieces from the top to about 3/4-inch from the bottom until it is cut into many... - 26.3424

Slice onions fine and long, sprinkle with salt, leave for a while to soften, then wash with cold water, squeeze in your hands to take the juice and salt out. Slice tomatoes, add onion, ginger, chilli and tamarind melted in a little water. Taste for... - 29.6374

Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and thoroughly mix together. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for two weeks before serving. - 29.7724

Skin the chicken and cut into one-inch cubes. Mix together all the remaining ingredients. Add the chicken and mix until all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate about ten hours or overnight. Then thread the cubes on skewers and grill over hot... - 27.7304

In a large mixing bowl, mix together all the ingredients, except for the pine nuts. Blend until smooth and creamy. Chill. Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with the pine nuts, and serve with squares of Pita bread as an hors d'oeuvre. - 31.6654

Peel the avocados and tomatoes and mash together thoroughly until smooth. Add the onion, lemon juice, olive oil, and hot pepper sauce. Blend well. Season to taste. Chill. Serve with crisp Middle Eastern bread or corn chips. - 28.3109

Cut bread, soft pide or toasted pita into one-inch cubes, divide into four individual plates. Mix ground meat with spices, shape into small meat balls. Fry them in oil, or bake them until golden brown. Cover the bread with yogurt mixed with garlic paste and... - 29.2661

Cut off the ends of each cucumber. Dip ends in salt (this will soften the cucumber so that it won't crack when you core it). Set aside for five minutes. Core the cucumbers with a peeler. Lightly sprinkle the insides with salt. Invert on paper towel to drain... - 37.4697

In a pan heat the oil and saute the onion until tender but not browned. Add the beans and garlic and saute for ten minutes longer. Stir in the green pepper, tomato sauce, water, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer one hour or until tender. If the liquid is... - 31.4002

Soak the cod in water to cover for a few hours. Drain and cover the fish with fresh water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer fifteen minutes. Do not boil. Drain. Set aside. Heat the butter in a skillet and saute the onion until... - 38.3469

Wash the mahi mahi and pat dry. Remove the skin. Cut the fish into one-inch pieces. Dip in flour on both sides. In a mixing bowl lightly beat the eggs and stir in the milk, mixing well. Season with the salt and pepper. Dip the fish in the egg-milk mixture and... - 36.1697

In a heavy skillet, over moderate heat, saute the vermicelli in the heated butter, stirring constantly, until golden brown. In a saucepan, combine the bulgur or rice, boiling water, vermicelli and salt. After it comes to a full boil, reduce heat and simmer,... - 28.1801

Heat the oil, brown the drumettes in the oil on both sides, drain. In the same oil brown onions and peppers, add chicken to the onion and pepper mixture, season with sugar, salt, vinegar, apple and pineapple juice, and tomato paste. Return them to a serving... - 34.8523

Wash and trim the eggplants. Remove the peel by cutting in three vertical lines. Make two lengthwise cuts in each eggplant. Set aside. In a bowl mix the meat with the salt, peppers, and allspice. Divide into five balls. Place one ball on each stem end of the... - 34.8958

Wash the eggplant and cut off the ends. Cut into quarter-inch thick slices. Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet and fry the eggplant, a few slices at a time, in the oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towel. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, prepare the sauce... - 38.869

Wash and trim the zucchini. Slice into thin rounds. Set aside. In a bowl mix together the meat, onion, tomatoes, green pepper, salt and black pepper. In a lightly greased baking serving dish layer one-half the zucchini over the bottom. Spread with one-half... - 35.1315

Dip the meat in the flour, saute in heated oil on both sides, until lightly browned. Sprinkle the meat with some salt and pepper, place them on a pyrex baking dish, top with mushrooms. Dissolve the starch with water. Heat wine and mushroom juice, add... - 32.4775

Pour the milk into a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the semolina and cook, stirring continuously, for two or three minutes. Gradually add the sugar and cook about ten to fifteen minutes, or until the mixture thickens. Lightly grease a... - 35.7899

In a large skillet brown the chops, a few at a time in heated corn oil. Set aside to drain on paper toweling. In the same oil fry the onion and garlic until the onions are translucent. Stir in the green pepper and cook for five minutes longer. Transfer to a... - 37.0352

Wash the eggplant. Pick with a fork in several places. Place on a foil-lined pie plate and bake in the oven at 400 degrees until soft and the skin is charred. Blanch under cold running water. Peel the skin and mash the pulp. Combine in a bowl with the yogurt,... - 34.8141

Tie the fillet with string to keep its shape while baking. Brown the meat on all sides in the heated oil. Then place on a baking pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with the slices of bacon. Bake at 350 degrees for about twenty minutes or until the meat... - 37.5464

Boil the lamb melts with a little water and salt for five minutes. Peel off the skins. Combine all the remaining ingredients. Open a pocket in the thick part of the lamb melts. Fill with the mixture. Arrange the melts on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Pour in... - 39.1228

Wash the zucchini and trim the ends. Place in a pan with the salted water. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about fifteen minutes. Drain. Slice each zucchini lengthwise into quarters. Arrange in a greased... - 37.4613

Wash the chicken, pat dry and place in a large bowl. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, butter, mustard, soy sauce. Pour the marinade over the chicken and marinate for two to three hours. Pour in the water and mix. Place the chicken on a... - 29.4999

Wash the liver and pat dry. Cut into half-inch cubes. Place in a bowl with all the remaining ingredients, mixing well. Cover and refrigerate for two or three hours. Thread the liver cubes on skewers. Cook over a hot barbecue grill, turning them twice during... - 29.3783

Cut the endives into slices about half-inch thick. Refrigerate for a few hours. Meanwhile, in a heavy skillet saute the bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towel; crumble when cold. Set aside. In a small mixing bowl, combine the sugar, olive oil, vinegar, lemon... - 40.0086

Cut the herring into bite-size pieces and place into a mixing bowl. Set aside. In a separate mixing bowl, sprinkle the onion with salt and leave at room temperature for one hour. Wash off the salt and squeeze with your hands. Set aside on paper towel to... - 39.1779

Soak the bulgur with the water for ten minutes. Add the meat together with all the spices. Knead by hand with the water, mixing well. Divide the mixture into thirty-six small balls. Shape each on a skewer like a small hot dog, about two inches long. Remove... - 38.645

Place the garbanzo beans (reserving a few for garnish) in a blender container or food processor fitted with the steel blade. Puree until smooth and creamy and there are no more lumps. Set aside. In a mixing bowl combine the tahini, lemon juice, yogurt,... - 39.3777

In a large skillet saute the fillet in the heated corn oil until nicely browned. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking pan and bake at 400 degrees for about twenty minutes. To prepare the sauce, place the pan juices in a saucepan. Stir in the... - 38.4687

Freeze the meat for about two hours. Then slice into very thin and long pieces, while still frozen. Mix together all the remaining ingredients, blending well. Add the meat and stir until all the strips are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for about... - 32.9611

Boil the lentils with water, then simmer lightly covered until cooked, about 45 minutes, stirring constantly. While the mixture is still hot, add semolina, then bulgur, salt, onion and pepper. Mix well. Cover, and leave for about thirty to forty... - 40.0974

Place the ricotta cheese and clarified butter in separate bowls. Work with one sheet of filo dough at a time, keeping the rest carefully covered to prevent drying out. Cut each sheet in half lengthwise. Fold each strip in half lengthwise. Brush the entire... - 30.0009

Moisten the baking tray with water. Arrange the sheet of puff pastry on the tray, and prick the surface with fork. Bake at 400 degree oven for about ten minutes, reduce the heat to 350 degree and bake until golden brown. Cool. Spread the baked pastry evenly... - 39.6449

Wash and stem the eggplant. Slice in one-half-inch thick rounds. Brush each round with the one beaten egg. Place on a flat tray. Top each round with a slice of cheese. Top with another slice of eggplant. Cover and refrigerate for about one hour. Heat oil in a... - 33.3201

In a saucepan combine the water, butter and salt. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and add the flour, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add the egg, mixing well. Blend in the cheese and stir to make a smooth batter. Lightly grease a baking... - 30.5002

Mix the ground meat with all the spices until well combined. Divide into thirty-two walnut-sized balls. Set aside. Cut each eggplant into five pieces, the same height as the meatballs (so they will cook evenly). Alternate the meat with the eggplant, using one... - 31.9366

Place the leg of lamb in a very heavy pan. Add the remaining ingredients, except the corn oil. Cover. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer about one hour, turning the meat once during that time. Transfer the lamb to a roasting pan. Spread the... - 40.3075

In a medium casserole brown the ribs in the heated oil. Add the onion and saute until translucent. Stir in the barley, garlic, salt, peppercorns, ginger and water. Cover and cook for about twenty minutes. Adjust the seasoning. Add more water if there is not... - 37.0619

In a skillet fry the eggplant slices in the heated oil until browned on both sides. Drain on paper toweling. In a lightly oiled baking pan arrange one layer of eggplant slices, one layer of all the cheese, one more layer of eggplant. Set aside. Make the sauce... - 37.4852

Cut the onion in half, then slice very thin and long. Boil the onion with water, for about fifteen minutes. Add tomatoes, then peppers, eggplant, lemon juice, salt, red hot pepper and garlic. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until the eggplant is... - 36.5682

Tie the roast beef in a large piece of cheese cloth. Place in a heavy pan and add all the remaining ingredients, except the oil. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer about two hours. Remove the cheese cloth. Saute the roast in heated... - 38.302

Wash the artichokes and trim the outer leaves. Cut off about one-inch from the top. Quarter each artichoke and remove the chokes. Set aside. Heat the butter in a skillet and saute the meat for about ten minutes, stirring frequently. Add the onion and saute... - 36.5501

Prick the eggplant in several places with a fork, wrap in foil, and bake at 350 degrees for one hour or until the eggplant is thoroughly cooked and soft inside and charred on the outside. Cool slightly and peel under running cold water. Dice the pulp into a... - 31.9049

Wash and trim the beans. Cut in half. Set aside. Saute the meat in the melted butter until browned. Add the one-quarter cup water and cover, simmering about forty minutes to fifty minutes or until the meat is tender. Add a little more water if necessary. Add... - 39.1523

Mix together all the vegetables in a large bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl and mix well. Pour over the vegetables and toss until well combined. You can omit the cabbage or lettuce and substitute other preferred vegetables. This is... - 32.0148

In a heavy skillet saute the chicken in the butter or margarine for fifteen minutes. Add the onions and saute five minutes more. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook for ten minutes. Transfer the chicken and sauce to a lightly oiled serving baking... - 34.5265

Beat the eggs with the flour. Add all the other ingredients, mixing well. Drop this mixture by tablespoonfuls in hot oil, frying until golden brown on both sides. Or, grease a baking pan and pour in the egg mixture. Bake at 350 degrees about 20-30 minutes or... - 33.5148

In a heavy skillet, saute the meat about fifteen minutes. Add the onions and saute until translucent. Stir in the green pepper, toma- toes, tomato paste and seasonings. Add the meat mixture to the boiling water, stir and cook uncovered for ten minutes. Stir... - 34.4828

Lay out the filo dough and cover with a towel to prevent drying out. Brush some of the melted butter on the bottom and sides of an eleven-inch oven tray. Use six sheets, layer the filo dough in the pan, brushing every second layer with the melted butter and... - 27.5462

Clean the octopus, remove the ink sac and wash well. Place in a pan and cover with water. Add the bay leaves and cover. Simmer until all the water is absorbed. Drain any remaining liquid. Remove and discard the skin and cut the octopus into small pieces. Heat... - 34.71

Dip the chops in the beaten eggs and then in the bread crumbs. Saute in heated oil on both sides until browned. Set aside. To prepare the sauce, heat the butter in a pan and saute the flour in it for a few seconds. Gradually blend in the milk, stirring... - 40.6393

Wash the eggplant, trim off the ends, and slice into 1/2-inch circles. Set aside. Lightly beat the eggs in a mixing bowl and stir in the flour. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over low heat. Drop the eggplant slices, one at a time, in the egg batter to... - 28.5265

Sprinkle the pork with the garlic, salt and spices. Place in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for a few hours, or overnight. Remove meat from bowl and brown in the heated oil on all sides. Place the loin on a rack in a roasting pan, pour in the same oil in which... - 27.3051

Wash the mussels and discard the black threads. Remove from their shells and carefully wash each one separately to remove all the sand. Return the mussels to their shells. Set aside. Heat the oil in a skillet and saute the pepper and garlic until well... - 39.5103

In a heavy skillet, heat the butter until light brown. Add the onion and saute for about 5 minutes. Add the green pepper and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomato and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Pour in the beaten eggs. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, moving... - 34.6931

Wash the Swiss chard thoroughly in running cold water, remove stems and chop. Place in a saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat and simmer about fifteen minutes. Drain. Squeeze out the excess water. Set aside. In a mixing... - 38.3469

Defrost the spinach and squeeze out all the juice. In a heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter and saute the onion until translucent. Add the spinach and saute for about 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Combine the cornstarch with the water... - 31.8323

In a mixing bowl, thoroughly mix together all the ingredients, except the Parmesan cheese. Pour into a greased 10-inch square baking pan. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30-40 minutes until golden brown. Cut into small squares... - 32.2122

Cut the veal scallops quarter-inch thick. First dip them in flour, then in the egg, finally in the bread crumbs. Saute in heated butter until browned and cooked through. Meanwhile, separate the whites from the egg yolks and finely mince each separately. Set... - 38.0597

Soak the soya beans overnight in the water to cover. Drain and add fresh water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to low and simmer about one hour, or until the beans are tender, but not mushy. Drain well. Place the beans in a large mixing bowl... - 37.2504

Wash and stem the eggplant. Slice into one-half-inch thick rounds. Brush both sides with the oil. Place on a baking sheet and broil at 400 degree in the oven until both sides are lightly browned. Arrange the rounds, side by side, in a lightly greased baking... - 37.3741

Wash the halibut and pat dry. Place the fish on a piece of foil. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Wrap the fish in the foil, sealing securely. Bake at 375 degrees for about twenty minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by placing the tahini in a bowl and adding a... - 39.3307

Combine all the filling ingredients together in a bowl, mixing well. Set aside. Brush a 12x17 inch baking pan with melted butter or marga- rine. Layer one-half the dough into the pan, brushing every other layer with the butter and folding in the edges as... - 40.5523

Wash the brains thoroughly. Place in a saucepan, cover with water and add the salt, cloves, peppercorns and vinegar. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer gently about 15 minutes or until the brains are done. Drain. While the brains are still... - 38.976

Separate the egg yolks and whites and press through a strainer separately into two bowls. Set aside. Blend together the cream cheese and sour cream. Season with the onion, salt and pepper, blending well. Spread the mixture over the entire surface of a serving... - 35.2077

Saute the meat in the heated oil until browned. Add the onions and saute ten minutes more. Cover and simmer ten minutes longer. Stir in the tomatoes and tomato paste, water, salt and red pepper. Cook for about thirty to forty minutes or until the meat is... - 38.9569

Place the cheese slices over the ham slices and roll. Place each roll over a slice of beef and roll again. Wrap a slice of bacon around each and secure with a toothpick. Skewer a square of green pepper at each end of the toothpick. Place the brochettes either... - 35.9083

In a medium saucepan, drop the cauliflower into about one inch of boiling water to which the one teaspoon of salt has been added. Bring to a boil again, reduce heat, and cook the cauliflower until tender but still firm, about ten to twelve minutes. Drain... - 40.0575

Wash the octopus, remove the ink sac and cut the meat into pieces. Wash again. Place the octopus in a pan and cover with water. Add the wine, garlic, salt, pepper, basil, oregano and lemon slice. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until the... - 40.7009

In a heavy skillet fry the chicken pieces in the hot oil. Add the onions, green and red peppers and garlic. Saute until the onion is translucent. Stir in the tomatoes, breaking them up into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon. Add the salt and spices, mixing... - 35.3932

Peel the cucumbers. Cut lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a small spoon. Thoroughly mix together all the other ingredients. Fill the cucumber halves with the mixture. Chill. Serve on a lettuce-lined platter. - 36.7487

In the boiling salted water, cook the carrots, onion, parsley, and celery for about ten to fifteen minutes. Season with the black pepper. Cut the fish to desired size. Add to the vegetable pot and cook about fifteen minutes. Drain. Set aside to cool. Remove... - 37.9693

Cut a pocket in each lamb cube. Dust the insides with salt, pepper, allspice and cinnamon. Set aside. Combine the parsley, nuts and rice in a bowl. Fill the pockets with the mixture. Sew the openings in each cube with needle and thread. Saute the meat in the... - 38.6683

Shell the eggs and cut each one in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks and force them through a sieve. Season with salt, pepper and onion. Add enough mayonnaise to form a smooth paste. Spoon the mixture into the egg whites or use a pastry bag fitted with a star... - 35.7595

Drain the salmon, flake and set aside. In the top of a double boiler, sprinkle the gelatin over the vermouth. Place over hot water and stir until dissolved. Set aside. Puree the salmon in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Add the cream, sour... - 38.1488

In a heavy skillet, saute the lamb cubes in peanut oil. Add the sliced onion and simmer for fifteen minutes. Meanwhile, combine the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well. Add the sauteed lamb, mixing well. Cover and refrigerate for ten hours or... - 40.3643

Place the chicken thighs in a pan with the water, salt and spices. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and cook, covered, until soft, about twenty-five to thirty-five minutes. Skim the foam that rises to the surface and discard. Drain the broth. Reserve... - 41.3116

In a saucepan boil the potato and carrots in salted water until tender. Peel and cut them into half-inch cubes. Cook the zucchini until tender and cut it into half-inch cubes. Set aside. Heat the oil in a skillet and saute the onion until translucent. Add the... - 40.7436

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In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together all the salad ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and blend well. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and chill. About twenty minutes before serving, add the toasted Pita bread... - 33.8843

Wash the chicken and cut into eight to ten pieces. Combine the chicken in a pot with the remaining ingredients, with water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer one to two hours, or until the chicken is... - 40.8675

Mix together all the ingredients in a mixing bowl until a firm dough is formed. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Divide the dough into walnut-sized balls. On a lightly floured surface roll out each ball about 1/4-inch thick. On a hot iron griddle, grill each... - 30.7577

Cut off the stem ends of the tomatoes. Scoop out the insides and reserve for another use. Lightly salt the insides and invert onto paper toweling. Set aside to drain. In a mixing bowl combine the salad ingredients, except for the tomatoes. In a separate bowl,... - 38.0103