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Lentils, rice and fried onions (Mujadarrah)

Lentils, rice and fried onions (Mujadarrah)

This is a tasty and healthy side dish that goes well with just about anything. It's filling without being too…

Nancy Miyasaki
Mar 2010
Intermediate 		14 votes
10 reviews
5 comments
16887 views
Turkish Red Pepper & Walnut Dip

Turkish Red Pepper & Walnut Dip

I've had this appetizer numerous times at my favorite nearby Turkish restaurant, New Kapadokia. I finally made it myself for a number of guests and…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2010
Advanced 		11 votes
5 reviews
6 comments
11374 views
Tabouli

Tabouli

This is a quick and fresh dish that is good all year round. I love to serve it with pita chips.

Jacqui Patek
Oct 2009
Intermediate 		8 votes
3 reviews
2 comments
49266 views
Warm Chickpea and Greens Salad

Warm Chickpea and Greens Salad

This was also a big hit at our weekend getaway. The combination of greens, chickpeas, and sumac with lemon and fresh mint is really to die for.…

John Spottiswood
Aug 2010
Advanced 		5 votes
2 reviews
4 comments
3412 views
Tomato Rice Pilaf

Tomato Rice Pilaf

This originated as a Lebanese dish that my mom always used to make, I tweaked it a bit adding tomatoes and mint and leaving out the meat that it…

Mary Joseph
Feb 2008
Advanced 		5 votes
2 reviews
1 comment
19996 views
Homemade Grilled Flatbread

Homemade Grilled Flatbread

I couldn't find any authentic pita bread or other flat bread at my local grocery store, so I decided to try grilling my own. It turned out to be…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2012
Advanced 		4 votes
2 reviews
15481 views
Hummus

Hummus

This is a great snack for any time of year. I personally serve it with Kalamata olives and sometimes even diced cucumber and/or bell pepper.…

Frosted Flaker
Sep 2014
Intermediate 		4 votes
2 reviews
4 comments
9489 views
Ahmad's Tabouli Salad

Ahmad's Tabouli Salad

There are many versions of Tabouli around, but this recipe was introduced to me by a young man from Lebonon who lived with us for a while. Several…

Salad Foodie
Aug 2010
Professional 		3 votes
1 review
10453 views
Tabouli

Tabouli

There isn't a side dish that offers a fresher taste than tabouli. The lemon, the parsley...they clean your mouth with garden fresh flavors.…

Joanne
Oct 2012
Intermediate 		3 votes
2 reviews
4114 views
Pickled turnips

Pickled turnips

Last Thanksgiving, I went up to Portland to enjoy the holiday with a group of old friends. By Saturday, we were all stuffed and vaguely tired of…

Chris Patil
Apr 2008
Advanced 		3 votes
2 reviews
1 comment
12053 views
Easy Persian Rice in a Rice Cooker

Easy Persian Rice in a Rice Cooker

Admittedly, this doesn't capture the crunch outside of the normal method of making persian rice. But if you…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2013
Advanced 		3 votes
2 reviews
13492 views
Tabbouleh Salad

Tabbouleh Salad

A refreshing, low calorie, garlicky, tasty bulgur salad.

Micheline
Apr 2011
Intermediate 		2 votes
5638 views
Hummus, Spinach and Tomato Sandwich

Hummus, Spinach and Tomato Sandwich

Hummus makes a smooth and tasty sandwich spread. Add sautéed spinach and fresh tomatoes for a wholesome and…

Salad Foodie
Feb 2015
Professional 		2 votes
1 review
1 comment
5786 views
Bulgur Salad (Tabbouleh)

Bulgur Salad (Tabbouleh)

This is a different take on Tabbouleh. Many recipes include Mint with the Parsley. I have included Middle Eastern spices and Feta cheese instead…

Bob Vincent
Oct 2011
Intermediate 		2 votes
1 review
2358 views
Brown Mujadarrah with Tangy Yogurt

Brown Mujadarrah with Tangy Yogurt

After undergoing phase two of what will hopefully be my only root canal ever, I wanted something comforting,…

Jennifer @ T-Bones and Tofu
Mar 2010
Intermediate 		1 vote
1 comment
2432 views
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