Middle Eastern Recipes

Middle Eastern food, also referred to as West Asian Food, with its varied but homogeneous cuisine, is gaining worldwide recognition for its compelling and delicate flavors owing to the usage of aromatic spices. The ... More »
Middle Eastern Style Raw Kibbe

A raw food recipe for Middle Eastern Kibbe–one of my favorite (past) foods! I literally had no idea how to make this and couldn’t find a recipe online, so I just created it myself. I have to say it turned out pretty good! ;-) Take a look and

Stuffed Tomatoes Middle Eastern Style

Cook the rice, and set aside. Brown the hamburger along with the onion. Allow to cool. Core the tomatoes so that they can be stuffed. Use a very sharp knife, and cut a circle about 2 inches in diameter around the stem point. With a spoon remove the center ..

Middle-eastern Spiced Pomegranate Chicken

Pomegranate juice makes an excellent marinade for chicken. It’s sweet, tart flavor works really well, especially with the middle-eastern spices you’ll see me add in this demo. I marinated mine overnight for 12 hours, but a full 24 would be even better. ..

Middle Eastern Hummus

Hummus or hummus bi tahini (Arabic: حُمُّص) also spelled hamos, houmous, hommos, hommus, hummos, hummous or humus) is a dip or spread made of blended chickpeas, sesame tahini, lemon juice, and

Creamy Middle Eastern Hummus

Creamy Hummus is a savory and beautifully textured sauce made with chick peas and flavored with lemon juice and tahini. This creamy hummus can be served as a savory sauce for those who like a little sourness in their food. Try out and you are bound to

Middle Eastern Chicken Soup With Couscous (maftoul)

Imagine an aromatic broth with allspice, onions, tomato and garlic. Add some juicy chicken and some couscous flavored with the same herbs and spices and you have a delicious hearty dish the whole family can

Middle Eastern Pickled Turnips

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Hummus ( Middle Eastern Chick Pea Puree )

Hummus (Middle Eastern Chick Pea Puree) is one of the dishes I am known for. The flavors of sesame oil, lemon juice and chick peas combine to make this Hummus (Middle Eastern Chick Pea Puree) taste yum. Check out the recipe of the rich tasting Hummus.

Middle Eastern Cucumber Salad

1. Place skim milk, yogurt, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. 2. Toss together scallions, garlic, mint leaves, and cucumbers. 3. Pour yogurt sauce over cucumbers and chill for 1 hour before serving. Variations â–  ..

Middle Eastern Sauce

Simmer soybeans in water with 1 teaspoon salt in a covered saucepan 3 hours; drain, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Puree soybeans with, remaining ingredients in a food processor or blender; add reserved liquid as necessary for a medium sauce consistency. Serve ..

Middle Eastern Chicken With Bulgur

Melt butter in one or more large saucepans and saute onion and celery over medium high heat until onion is translucent. Add bulgur; reduce heat and cook until bulgur is coated and beginning to color. Stir in chicken broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low ..

Roast Lamby Middle Eastern Style

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 425°F. 2) Remove excess fat from the malb, leaving only a very thin layer. 3) In a shallow, roasting pan, place the lamb with its trimmed side up, on the rack. 4) Chop the onions, whole lemon and mint leaves with a ..

Middle Eastern Lamb Burgers

1. Cucumber-Yogurt Relish: In a bowl combine cucumber, yogurt, mint and garlic. Season with salt to taste. 2. Burgers: In a bowl, beat egg; stir in green onions, raisins, bread crumbs, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper and cinnamon. Mix in ground lamb. Shape ..

Middle Eastern Stuffed Peppers

These middle eastern stuffed peppers are made with fresh green peppers stuffed with minted lamb meat along with rice and spices. Cooked and baked, the middle eastern peppers is made with a herbed tomato and onion sauce and makes a great side in

Middle Eastern Garbanzo Dip

MAKING 1. Take a blender and add sesame seeds. Grind them finely. 2. Stir in reserved liquid and garbanzos and puree. 3. Stir in remaining ingredients and blend well. 4. Scrap the mixture from blender and add it to the bowl. Allow it to remain for atleast ..

Chicken And Lentils Middle Eastern Style

Soak the lentils in 8 cups of water in a bowl for 5 to 6 hours. Place the lentils, along with the water, in a pot with the salt, garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and dill weed. Simmer for about 1 hour, covered, until tender but not mushy. Add the lemon juice to the ..

Middle Eastern Tabouli

MAKING 1. In a large bowl place bulgur. Pour this over boiling water. 2. Let it stand for 30 minutes so that the whole water gets absorbed. 3. Fluff grain with the help of a fork occasionally. 4. Cool bulgar. Add scallions, lemon juice, diced tomato, cooked ..

Fava Middle Eastern Yellow Split Peas

MAKING 1. In a mesh colander rinse the yellow split pease. 2. In a heavy pot add water and place please. Cover with 3 inches of water. 3. Simmer for an till the peas are tender. Add water if needed so that the mixture does not stick. 4. In a large skillet add ..

Middle Eastern Dip

1. Preheat barbecue to a high heat. Place eggplant (aubergine) and onion on lightly oiled barbecue grill and cook, turning occasionally, for 20-30 minutes or until skins of eggplant (aubergine) and onion are charred and flesh is soft. Cool slightly, peel and ..

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