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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

In a saucepan, dissolve the gelatin according to package directions. Set the remaining ingredients in separate bowls ready to assemble. In a 9x13 inch pyrex dish, layer the ingredients as follows: Cover the bottom of the dish with the lettuce. Pour a little... - 36.6449

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In a large mixing bowl, combine the artichokes, mushrooms, olives and pimientos. Set aside. Thoroughly blend together all the dressing ingredients. Pour over the artichoke mixture. Mix gently but thoroughly. Chill. Transfer to a serving bowl and decorate with... - 35.7768

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

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

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

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

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In a mixing bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and cream cheese until well blended. Add the cucumber. Set aside. To assemble, lightly oil a 12x18 inch pyrex dish and arrange the eggs all around the edges in an attractive manner. Cover with the... - 39.2597

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

Cut the stem ends from the tomatoes in a sawtooth fashion. Scoop out the inside and reserve for another use. Lightly salt the shells and invert the tomatoes onto a paper towel to drain. Set aside. Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with... - 39.956

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

Prick the eggplant in several places with a fork, wrap in foil, and bake at 350 degrees for about 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. Slice the... - 38.5797

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

In a large pan, boil about six quarts of water. Stir in the noodles, salt and oil. Stir the noodles gently to prevent them from sticking to each other and to the pan. Boil over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is soft but al dente, according... - 40.2065

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

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

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

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

Dissolve the lemon Jello in hot water. Stir in the cold water, lemon juice, and salt. Set aside. Cook the carrots and peas according to package directions, drain and cool. Set aside. To assemble, pour about half cup of the Jello into a six-cup capacity... - 38.7788

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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 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

Peel and chop the avocados into about 1/4-inch cubes. Pour the lime juice over the cubes to prevent them from darkening. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise and creme fraiche and blend well. Carefully stir in the avocados and... - 35.593

Wash, stem and peel the zucchini. Place in a saucepan with salted water. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about eight to ten minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds, leaving the... - 36.3175

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

Separate the cauliflower into flowerets. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, soak the rice for a few hours in water to cover, to which one tablespoon of salt has been added. Set aside. In a medium pan, cook the lamb shanks in water to cover with salt to taste,... - 43.4739

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

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

To prepare the artichokes, trim off all but half inch from the stem ends. Pee! off the tough outer leaves and cut off and half inch from the tops. Combine the artichokes in a saucepan with the water, salt and lemon juice. Over high heat bring to a... - 39.7482

In a food processor with the steel blade, puree the tongue and ham. Set aside. Make a white sauce by heating the butter and oil in a saucepan. Add the flour and saute for a few minutes. Gradually blend in the milk to form a smooth paste. Season to taste with... - 39.4366

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In a mixing bowl combine the meat with the egg yolk, one teaspoon bread crumbs, parsley and spices. Knead until well mixed. Divide the meat into four balls. Make a large hole in each one and place a whole boiled egg in the cavity. Seal very carefully and roll... - 38.3604

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

Mix together all the ingredients in a mixing bowl, beating well. Lightly grease two round 8-inch cake pans. Pour the batter in the pan and bake at 350 degrees for thirty-five to forty minutes. Place on wire rack to cool. Meanwhile, prepare the icing by... - 42.3103

Wash the 4 dhals. Place in a pan and cover with water. Bring to boil over high heat and simmer for twenty minutes. Meanwhile, saute the meat in oil until browned. Drain. Add to the dhal mixture with all the vegetables, garlic and spices. Cook together until... - 40.3383

Bring to boil over high heat, reduce heat, cover and cook the chicken about 20 to 30 minutes, or until the meat is tender. Measure 7 cups of the broth. Set aside. Skin, bone and cut the chicken into one-half-inch cubes. Cover, keep warm, set aside. Discard... - 43.9905

If you want to please a tomato lover, here is a salad recipe that will simply suck up the taste buds. Watch Jeanie showing how to make marinated tomato salad with ripe tomatoes, bell peppers, other vegetables and flavors. Robust and flavorful, great with... - 111.552

Mix all salad ingredients in bowl. In a blender or jar, mix dressing ingredients and pour over salad. Mix in cracker bread, then toss until bread is coated with dressing. Recipe excerpted from the book Siren's Feast: The Edible Odyssey by Nancy Mehagian. To... - 23.7578

It's the queen of Lebanese salads - 40.0668

For this recipe use the long, thin English or Armenian (sometimes called Syrian or Chinese) cucumbers, if available; peel them only if you prefer. Or you can use regular cucumbers and peel them. If they are fully mature, cut them in half and scrape out any... - 15.1577