Middle eastern
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CHICKEN SHAWERMA
Shawarma is a Middle Eastern dish of chicken, beef, or lamb, that’s loaded with aromatic spices that make your mouth water.
MIDDLE EASTERN BREAD PUDDING WITH FLAVORED CREAM AND PISTACHIOS (AISH EL SARAYA)
I love desserts! And if they are Arabic sweets, I love them even more.
MIDDLE EASTERN RICE PILAF
A staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, this rice with orzo is the every day rice of the Middle East, and it’s by far the most served side dish in that part of the world.
MIDDLE EASTERN LENTILS, RICE, & CARAMELIZED ONIONS (MUJADARA) WITH TOMATO & CUCUMBER SALAD
This last week I've had a craving for a hearty bowl of lentils and rice loaded with onions.
MIDDLE EASTERN CARB-FREE STUFFED PEPPERS
Trying not to eat carbs is really difficult for me cause boy do I love carbs.
MIDDLE EASTERN BEEF TARTARE (KIBBEH NAYEH OR CHIKOUFTEH)
Kibbeh Nayeh or Chikoufteh is raw ground meat mixed with fine bulgur and spices.
BREAKFAST FAVA BEANS WITH A SPICY LEMON JUICE AND PEPPER SAUCE (FUL MUDAMMAS)
This is a classic Middle Eastern dish that is enjoyed as a traditional breakfast in all the Arab countries and Arabs across the world.
MIDDLE EASTERN PITA BREAD SALAD (FATTOUSH)
Fattoush is a Middle Eastern salad with toasted or fried bread on top, like croutons.
MIDDLE EASTERN EASTER COOKIES (KA3EK)
It's that time of the year again! Wow! I can't believe how fast time is passing.
ARABIC SPICED RICE WITH CHICKEN (KABSEH)
Kabseh, as it's called in the Middle East, is a Byriani-like dish.
CHICKEN WITH BARBERRIES (ZERESHK CHICKEN)
Barberries are incredibly useful things to have in the pantry - sprinkle them on to a dish of rice or couscous or strew over pot-roasted chicken, and they'll bring a burst of gorgeous colour and an explosion of tart flavor.
Gluten-Free Meat Skewers
You could say these are BBQ meatballs on a skewer but they have an enormous punch of Middle Eastern flavour, seasoned with a homemade kofta spice blend.
Pomegranate Molasses, Pistachio and Orange Loaf Cake
If you're lover of all things Middle Eastern cuisine, or equally, you're obsessed (like I am) with Yotam Ottolenghi's cookbook collection th.
Baked Kofta Kebabs
Ground beef mixed with onion, garlic, parsley, and middle eastern spices then baked in the oven on wooden skewers and served with sliced red onion and a homemade tzatziki sauce.