Content tagged with “Middle Eastern” (Page 4)

Roasted Asparagus with Pine Nuts
Roasting is one of the easiest and tastiest ways to cook asparagus. Here we give it an extra flourish with a quick...

Watermelon Slush
A refreshing Middle Eastern street drink.

Walnut Oil Vinaigrette
Common in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking, pomegranate molasses is a sweet-yet-tart sauce made from reduced...

Parsley Tabbouleh
Serve this tart, parsley-dominated tabbouleh at your next backyard gathering.

Turkey Kibbeh
Kibbeh, a seasoned lamb and bulgur mixture, is one of the national dishes of Lebanon. It's often served raw,...

Jeweled Golden Rice
Inspired by a classic Persian recipe, this eye-catching fruit- and nut-studded rice dish goes well with roast poultry...

Turkish-Style Pizza
Italians usually get the credit for inventing pizza, but some people believe that Turkish pide (flatbreads with...

Barley Pilaf with Mushrooms, Red Peppers & Spinach
Flecks of sweet red pepper and spinach add festive flair to the classic mushroom and barley combo. You can use either...

Middle Eastern Tuna Salad
Try this in a whole-wheat pita pocket with fresh spinach and sliced red onion.

Seasoned Couscous with Lemon & Mint
Golden grains of couscous readily absorb the flavors of lemon, onion, herbs and spice.

Kusa Mihshi
If you have a large Middle Eastern population in your area, you might actually find squash called kusa (or cusa) or...

Little Easter Cookies (Paskalina)
These cookies are often served with coffee or sweet wine for dunking. Mahlepi is a spice ground from the inner seeds of...

Aromatic Middle Eastern Soup
Infusing canned broth with spices creates a heady aromatic broth that is the perfect base for this simple soup.

Lamb Kafta Pockets
These Middle Eastern-style meatballs are best wrapped in a warm pita pocket, with plenty of shredded lettuce and...

Tahini Dressing
Tahini, also called sesame butter, adds richness to this creamy dressing. Its nutty flavor will enliven a composed...

Red Lentil Soup with a Spicy Sizzle
This Turkish soup features a delicious, healthful combination of lentils and whole-grain bulgur. A drizzle of sizzling...

Bulgur Pilaf with Dried Fruits
Cinnamon and allspice infuse this pilaf with a subtle Middle Eastern fragrance. Serve as a side dish or use it to stuff...

Honey-Mustard Chicken
Honey, mustard and curry powder transfer an ordinary roast chicken into something extraordinary. Make it a meal: Serve...

Couscous Tabbouleh
Packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals, whole-wheat couscous is ready to eat in minutes. Make it a meal: Fill pita...

Honeyed Couscous Pudding
This quick take on rice pudding is flavored with honey and orange zest. Dates had a rich, sweet flavor.

Grapefruit-Mint Chicken
Tart grapefruit juice and fresh mint invigorate the taste buds.

Tahini Sauce
This garlicky tahini sauce is traditionally served with chicken kebabs, but we loved it with the beef kebabs as well.

Shish Kebab with Tahini Sauce
Roasted and grilled meats are ubiquitous throughout the Middle East. This marinade, infused with allspice and cinnamon...

Baba Ganouj
Grilled eggplant is pureed along with garlic, lemon juice and tahini to make a lighter version of the classic Middle...

Gingered Couscous with Chickpeas
Whole-wheat couscous is as fast and easy to prepare as regular couscous. Here, it makes a delightful simple side dish...