Central asian recipes

Fantastic Chile-Coriander Chicken

This is another amazing recipe that I adapted from the Barbecue Bilble by Steven Raichlen. He got it from a…

Dimlama

Dimlama is an Uzbek stew made with various combinations of meat, potatoes, onions, vegetables, and sometimes fruits. Meat and vegetables are cut…

Coriander Sauce

This is a common feature on Afghan tables and also similar to the coriander sauce you frequently find in north Indian restaurants. It's also common…

Amazing Afghan Chicken

This recipe, known as Murgh in India, is amazingly flavorful and a real crowd pleaser. I served two BBQ chicken recipes for July 4th, my…

Turkish Red Lentil Soup

I order this every time I go out for Turkish food. It is an amazingly flavorful and wonderful soup. It's always a little different wherever I have…

Eggplant stuffed with tomato and garlic - Iman Bayeldi

The Turkish name for this recipe means "The Priest Fainted". I think the idea is that it tastes so good it…

Eggplant and Peas Stew

This recipe was invented by my good friend Brian Bedrosian. He recommends that you "Should drink red wine while cooking and eating for best…

Spicy Beef Kababs

This yummy dish can be served as an appetizer or a main dish with rice.

Sou Barag (cheese filling)

An Armenian delicacy, these cheese and phyllo turnovers are certain to be a big hit at your next cocktail party. My sister and I grew up with our…

Armenian Red Lentil Balls - Vospov Kheyma

Traditionally, Kheyma is a made with meat (raw beef patty). However, during Lent many Armenians prefer Vospov…

Lagman

Lagman is a traditional Uzbek food. In this variation I use noodle instead of special dough and sauce.

Sour Cream Pastries

They are like lazy cook's croissants. I also added photo of my cooking.

Ev Yapimi Nefis Lahmacun(Delicious Homemade Turkish Pizza)

Wrap And Roll Sandwiches

Warm snack of tortillas wrapped with a cheesy filling.

Bulgar Pilaf

Bulgar, cracked wheat kernals, makes a delicious and hearty side for lamb, vegetable, and hearty grilled fish like salmon.