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

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

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

Combine the rice and water in a pan. Cover and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Set aside to cool. Meanwhile, combine the meat, onion, parsley, salt, black pepper and allspice. Stir in... - 40.2768

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

Combine spinach, cucumber, onion, parsley, pistachios and plums in salad bowl. Add Armenian Dressing and toss lightly to coat. Armenian Dressing: Combine 1/3 cup safflower oil, 2 to 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano... - 22.3538

In deep bowl, combine first 9 ingredients for herb marinade; mix well. Add meat 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 and red... - 31.8323

Trim the okra and set aside. Saute the meat in the heated oil for about ten minutes. Add the water and salt. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered about forty-five minutes. Skim the froth as it rises to the surface. Add the green... - 42.1499

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

Melt butter; add onion, and cook until soft. Add remaining ingredients and cover. Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat and allow standing for 15 to 20 minutes. Reheat to serve, if... - 17.7886

Place meat in a mixing bowl and pour over the marinade. Mix well, cover and stand for at least 3-4 hours. Cut peppers into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Drain meat and place on skewers alternating with pieces of pepper and halved onions. Barbecue over hot coals for... - 34.2132

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

Wash, stem and chop the spinach (it should equal about seven cups). In a saucepan combine the spinach and onion with the seven cups water. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until cooked, about fifteen to twenty minutes. Add the bulgur. Cook... - 38.1169

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wash and seed the peppers. Chop in a food processor work bowl fitted with the steel blade. It should measure 1/4-cup plus one tablespoon. Place the peppers in a saucepan; add the sugar and vinegar. Place over high heat until it comes to a boil. Boil for only... - 31.5658

Wash and seed the pepper. Chop in a food processor work bowl fitted with the steel blade. It should measure half cup. Place the pepper in a saucepan with the sugar, vinegar and hot sauce. Place over high heat until it comes to a boil. Boil for only one minute... - 33.1291

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

Heat the oil and saute the onions until translucent. Add the carrots and peppers. Stir in the tomato paste. Saute fifteen minutes longer. Season with the salt and peppers. Cook until the vegetables are tender. If necessary, add a little water. Serve cold or... - 33.6

In a pan saute the meat over low heat until the pinkness is gone. Add the cumin, salt and black pepper. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Heat the oil in the pan and add the onion, parsley and garlic. Saute for two to three minutes. Add the potatoes and cook,... - 40.7219

Drop the Anaheim chile peppers into the heated oil and fry until the skin is cooked enough to peel easily. Remove the skin, stems and seeds and set aside. Cut the one pound of Jack cheese into one-half-by-four-inch strips. Insert the cheese into each chile... - 39.7796

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

Drain the artichoke hearts. Set aside. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet. Add the onion and saute until translucent. Add the mushrooms. Saute ten minutes longer. Set aside to cool. To the first mixture, add all the remaining ingredients, mixing well. Transfer... - 40.4833

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

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

Wash and stem the Swiss chard. Chop into one-quarter-inch slices. Place in a saucepan with the water. Cover and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for five to ten minutes. Drain. Squeeze to remove excess moisture. Set aside. Heat the butter... - 38.095

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

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

Wash and trim the eggplants. Cut in half lengthwise. Saute the eggplants in the heated oil for a few minutes. Drain on paper toweling. Set aside. In the same pan and oil, saute the onions. Add the mushrooms and saute until the onions are translucent. Stir in... - 40.5219

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 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

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

Rinse the meat. Place in a large pot and cover with water. Add the onions and salt. Bring to a boil. Skim the foam from the surface. Cover and cook until the meat is tender. Add the chick peas. Cook ten minutes more. Soak the bulgur with the water for about... - 40.4173

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 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

Combine all the ingredients in a pan. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until the meat is tender, removing the froth as it forms. Strain the broth and measure one cup for each person. Add water if the liquid is not enough. Set aside broth... - 41.244

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

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

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

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 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

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

Wash, stem and core the zucchini. Use the pulp for another purpose. If the zucchini are large, cut them in half lengthwise. Sprinkle the insides with salt and pepper. Set aside. Prepare the filling by mixing together the walnuts, mushrooms, green pepper,... - 38.9898

Flatten the chicken pieces with a mallet and sprinkle with salt. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, hot red pepper, cumin, black pepper and tarragon. Set aside. Place a slice of cheese and a sprinkling of the green... - 38.9531

Peel the zucchini. Cut off the stem ends and dip in salt (this facilitates the scooping-out process). With a potato peeler scoop out the inside of each zucchini. (Use the pulp for another use.) Combine the one teaspoon salt and one-half teaspoon black pepper... - 39.627

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

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

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

Soak the gorgod in water to cover overnight. The next day, drain and rinse and cover with fresh water. Add the lentils and cook until well done. Stir in the celery, carrots, pepper, and one of the onions. Cook about fifteen minutes longer. Meanwhile, heat the... - 38.7808

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

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

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 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, 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

Marinate the meat for one hour in the Worcestershire sauce, Lawry's pepper seasoning and allspice to taste. Grill the meat over hot coals and season with the salt and pepper. Set aside, keep warm. Saute the okra in heated corn oil for ten minutes. Add the... - 40.3822

In a large lightly oiled baking serving dish, layer the vegetables in this order: eggplant, potatoes, zucchini, okra, green pepper, onions. Sprinkle the meat over the top. Add the salt, black pepper, allspice and red pepper. Sprinkle with the lemon... - 38.5132

Cut off the stem ends of the eggplants. Scoop out the pulp with a small, thin knife, leaving the shell intact. Then with a potato peeler remove the remaining pulp. Discard the pulp. Remove the stem, seeds and membrane from the green peppers. Cut almost... - 41.3378

Puree the scallops in a food processor. Combine in a bowl with the half-and-half, parsley, pepper and salt, mixing well. Set aside. Place one sheet of the puff pastry on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cut into a fish shape. Cover with the bread crumbs (to... - 39.6898

Soften gelatin in water, dissolve it over hot water. Blend avocados in a food processor, add lemon juice, celery, chives, hot sauce, salt, bell peppers, crab meat (drained). Then add whipped cream, taste for seasoning. Pour the mixture into a lightly oiled... - 33.3278

Peel and slice the carrots and onion. Wash the rice. Combine them all in a pan and pour in the water. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about twenty-five minutes. Transfer contents to a blender container or work bowl of a food... - 38.7197

Clean and rinse the lentils and rice. Place in a saucepan with the onions and water. Cook until tender. Add more water if it becomes too thick. Stir in the salt, black and red peppers. Pour into a serving bowl. Heat the oil in a skillet and add the... - 35.9434

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 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

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

Place the meat in a pan with the broth or water. Add salt to taste. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer about one hour or until the meat is very tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients, except for the mint and butter. Cook until the... - 40.0776

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

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

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

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

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

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

Combine all the ingredients in a pan, except for the parsley and lemon. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer about forty minutes or until the rice and onions are tender. Add more broth if the soup is too thick. Pour into a serving... - 33.508

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

Lightly season the chicken livers with the salt and pepper. In a heavy skillet, heat the oil and saute the livers lightly for two minutes. To assemble, wrap one piece of liver and one water chestnut half in each piece of bacon, roll and secure with a... - 22.343

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

Wash the liver, pat dry and cut into pea-size pieces. Heat the butter in a skillet and saute the liver, stirring frequently, for about fifteen minutes, or until well browned. Add the parsley, onions, salt and red pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and serve... - 25.1507

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

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

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

In the top of a double boiler, soak the gelatin in the half cup water for about 5 minutes. Place over hot water to dissolve. Dissolve the chicken stock granules or powder in the one and half cups hot water. Add the sherry, salt and pepper to taste. Set aside... - 39.054

Peel the potatoes and cut into three-quarter-inch cubes. Set aside in cold water to cover. In a bowl combine the meat with the salt, pepper and allspice, mixing until well combined. Divide into twenty-five balls. Alternately arrange four meatballs and five... - 40.7045

Arrange the fish fillets in a buttered baking pan. Pour the butter over the fish. Combine the wine with the mustard and pour in the pan. Sprinkle the fish with savory or oregano, garlic powder, and the black and red peppers. Bake at 350 degrees for about fif-... - 40.861

Clean and trim the broccoli and cut into flowerets. Place in a pan, cover with water, sprinkle with salt and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes. Drain. Set aside. Prepare the white sauce by melting the four tablespoons butter in... - 40.8583

Cut the meat into one-inch cubes. Marinate with the onion, wine, tomato paste, oil, lemon juice and savory. Cover and refrigerate overnight. One hour before serving, add the remaining spices. Spear the meat on skewers. Alternate the meat with the cubed onion... - 36.1502

Wash and stem the zucchini. Cut into one-half-inch cubes. Place in a pan with the peppers and salted water. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for seven minutes. Drain and set aside. In a skillet heat the two tablespoons butter and... - 38.8384

Place the zucchini in salted water and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for about ten minutes. Drain. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds with a small spoon. Arrange the halves in a greased baking dish. Place one... - 39.2915

Place the chicken (or beef if used) in a pan with the water, bay leaf, peppercorns and salt. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer about thirty minutes (Longer for beef) or until tender. Drain the liquid into a measuring cup to measure... - 39.609

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

To prepare the meatballs, in a mixing bowl combine the meat, onion, bread crumbs, tomato paste, savory, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Knead all the ingredients lightly but thoroughly. Form into marble-size balls. Fry them in a heavy skillet in the heated... - 39.233

Wash the fish and pat dry. Cut into one-inch cubes. Set aside. In a mixing bowl combine the cornstarch, three tablespoons water, soya sauce, salt and pepper. Mix well. Stir in the fish and let it marinate while you prepare the sauce. In a saucepan combine the... - 40.2592

Cut almost through the stem ends of the tomatoes, leaving about one-half-inch uncut. Scoop out the pulp with a small spoon or a peeler, leaving about a one-quarter-inch shell all around. Reserve the pulp for the filling. Season the insides lightly with salt... - 36.4968

Rinse the fish and pat dry. Remove the skin and bones. Cut the fish in half lengthwise. Then cut lengthwise again. Set aside. In a pan, combine the onions, wine, water, salt and bones and skin of the fish. Simmer about fifteen minutes or until the liquid is... - 39.811

Place the chicken in a large pan with the onions, carrots, celery, parsley, water, peppercorns and salt and pepper. Cook, covered, about forty to fifty minutes, or until the chicken is tender. Remove the skin and bones and cut the meat into two-inch... - 39.6494

Wash, stem and peel the zucchini. Place in a pan with salted water. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about eight to ten minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds, leaving... - 40.0747

Peel the bananas and slice them in 1/4-inch pieces. In a heavy skillet heat the butter and saute the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent. Add the peppers and saute for 2 to 3 minutes more. Fold in the bananas, tomato, parsley, salt and simmer for... - 39.1871

Wash the fish and pat dry. Cut into one-inch pieces and puree in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Gradually add the egg whites. Transfer to a mixing bowl and beat in the cream with a wooden spoon until well blended. Season with the salt and... - 37.5816

Soak the beans overnight in water to cover. The next day drain and rinse. Pour in fresh water to cover the beans. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cook the beans until tender, but not mushy, about twenty to thirty minutes. Meanwhile,... - 40.7697

Shell and devein the shrimp. Wash well and drain on paper toweling. Heat the three tablespoons oil and two tablespoons butter in a skillet and saute the shrimp for only a few minutes until pink. Add the wine. Set aside. In a separate pan heat the one... - 40.1845

Heat the butter in a saucepan and saute the onion until it is translucent. Add the meat and saute until it is browned, stirring frequently. Add the carrots, celery, tomatoes, salt, dried oregano and water. Cook, covered, about twenty minutes, until the meat... - 39.6272

Peel the onions. Cut off about one-quarter-inch from the heads. Place the onion into a pot of boiling water to which one tablespoon of salt has been added. Boil about ten minutes. Drain. Remove the insides of the onions by pressing from one end. Discard the... - 40.8132

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

Place the brains in a pan, cover with water and add the salt, cloves and peppercorns. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for about ten minutes. Peel and discard the skin. Cool and slice into serving pieces. Dip the slices into the beaten... - 39.9997

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

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

Bake the potatoes at 370 degrees for one hour. Scoop out the insides into a mixing bowl. Discard the skins. Mash the potatoes with a fork or in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Stir in the melted butter, salt and pepper to taste. Blend... - 32.8074

In a skillet, saute the onions in the butter until golden. Blend in the flour and cook, stirring, for two minutes. Add the chicken broth gradually, stirring constantly. Simmer about twenty minutes over low heat. Stir in the salt and pepper. Correct... - 37.246

Melt the butter in a skillet and add the sorrel, onions and potatoes. Cook, stirring, for ten minutes. Pour in the broth. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender. Drain the liquid and reserve. Puree the... - 39.0401

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

Soak the barley and chick peas overnight in a pan with water to cover. The next day rinse and add fresh water to cover. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and add the split peas. Cover and simmer about one hour. Add the spinach, tomato paste, garlic,... - 40.817

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

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

Wash, peel and thickly slice the potatoes. Cook them in salted water. Drain on paper toweling or place them on a pan and into the oven for a few minutes to dry. Blend the potatoes in a food processor. Add the butter and process again until well mixed. Place... - 29.2019

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

In a mixing bowl, combine the meat with the salt, allspice, garlic powder and black pepper. Evenly divide the mixture into 25 to 30 pieces and shape them into round meatballs. Set aside. Wash the mushrooms quickly but thoroughly. Remove the stems; reserve... - 35.7416

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

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

Puree the avocados and onion in a blender container or the work bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Add the bouillon which has been dissolved in the one cup hot water. Pour in the milk, salt and pepper and blend again. Transfer contents to a... - 37.7915

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

In a mixing bowl combine the bulgur and the tomatoes with their juice. Let is stay at room temperature for about thirty to sixty minutes until the bulgur is soft and the tomato liquid absorbed. Add all the other vegetables and mix gently but... - 35.8119

Wash and trim the cauliflower and cut into flowerets. Place in a pan with salted water and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and cook for about ten minutes. Drain and set aside to cool. In a skillet saute the beef with the onion for ten minutes,... - 42.0445

Combine the butter and oil in a skillet and heat until the butter is melted. Add the leeks and onion and saute until tender but not browned. Add the potatoes and saute ten minutes more. Dissolve the chicken cubes in the water and pour into the pan. Cover and... - 42.1103

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

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

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 bowl sprinkle the yeast with the water and sugar. Allow to stand for ten minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl combine the flour, salt, oil and eggs. Stir in the yeast mixture. Knead for ten to fifteen minutes to form a smooth dough. If it is not satiny enough,... - 38.0097

In a heavy skillet, fry the eggplant on both sides in heated oil, a few at a time, for five minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper toweling and set aside. In the same skillet saute the meat and the onion about ten minutes, stirring frequently. Add the... - 40.0219

Rinse the grape leaves under running cold water and remove the stems. Set aside. To prepare the filling, in a medium mixing bowl combine thoroughly the meat, bulgur, green pepper, tomato paste, rose petals, lemon juice, spices and salt. Place about a... - 38.788

Combine all the ingredients together in a bowl, except the oil. Knead well by hand. Form into one and a half inch patties. Fry the kuftas in heated oil until browned and cooked through. Serve hot with rice or fried potatoes. Variations: If you wish you can... - 37.5449

Place the pork in a large pan and add the onion, garlic, salt, pepper and savory. Cover and refrigerate for four to five hours. Cover the rib bones with foil, then brush the entire surface of the roast with the butter. Place in a pan on a roasting rack, bones... - 34.8784

Wash and drain the scallops. Combine with the wine in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower heat and simmer for six minutes. Strain and reserve the liquid. Heat the butter in a skillet and saute the onions for five minutes. Add the mushrooms... - 38.9485

In a large pot combine the lentils with the water. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer about twenty-five to thirty- five minutes, or until the lentils are very soft. Add more water, if necessary, and cook until water is absorbed. Meanwhile,... - 36.1961