Middle Eastern Food

How to Find the Best Food Cart in New York City

By Eric Diamond

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The ubiquitous food cart found on many New York City street corners peddling hot dogs and gyros is a staple of many diners on the run as well as those on a budget. Ordinarily this is food as fuel, derided by gourmands who never dream of deigning ... more »

How to Make Kashmir Turmeric Fried Rice

By BASHARAT SHAH, MD

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Kashmir is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. It is the northernmost part of the 'Indian Subcontinent'. Surrounded by mountains and popular for tourism it has its own rich cultural heritage that notably includes fantastic cuisine and ... more »

How to Make Quick & Easy Hummus - Yummy!

By WeeSandy

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Sometimes you just want a tasty meal that doesn't take much time or effort to prepare. This hummus recipe is completely cheating, but it results in very creamy, yummy hummus - nobody can tell that you only took 5 minutes to make it! Hummus is ... more »

How to Make Sanbusaks

By Anthony Delgado

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Sanbusaks are pasties derived from middle eastern cultures. They are often called Samosas as well. They can be savory or sweet and contain a wide variety of spices depending on the specific area which they are being made in. Here is a traditional ... more »

How to Stock Your Pantry for Middle Eastern Cooking

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Hungry for hummus? Stock your pantry so you're prepared for any Middle Eastern craving... more »

How to make hummus

By AdamBomb

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Hummus is a tasty and nutritious food that can be used in a variety of ways. You can fill a sandwich with it, or dip pita triangles, chips, crackers, or raw veggies in it. Here is a good basic recipe... more »

How to Make Taboule

By iwuvstaylin

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Taboule is a Mediterranean wheat salad dish that is healthy, affordable, and delicious. I love Taboule, and I think everyone should know how to make it and love it too. Requires no stove-top cooking... more »

How to Make Traditional Greek Coffee

By Anthony Delgado

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Learn to prepare and serve traditional Greek Coffee... more »

How to Make Baked Kibbee

By iwuvstaylin

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Kibbee is a Lebanese Dish, made of either Beef or Lamb. It's sort of like a Middle Eastern Meatloaf. I like to mix it with my Taboule and stuff it all into a pocket pita. It's healthy too!.. more »

How to Make Middle Eastern Tabouli

By PattyOh

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Tabouli is a middle-eastern salad dish, thought to have its origins in Lebanon. It’s a wonderful healthy dish. It’s often served with lamb or falafel and hummus. It’s also a great salad to add to any rolled sandwich, whether on regular bread, ... more »

How to Make Refreshing Cucumber Yogurt Sauce (Tzatziki)

By jamilanette

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Nothing is such a staple to Mediterranean food as Tzatziki. This sauce is great to dip veggies in, falafel, great on gyros, or dip pita. It's very versatile and very delicious... more »

How to Make Rose Water

By CCrock

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Make your own rose water. With its sweet and deep aroma, and delightful and unusual taste, it is enjoyed universally and used for many purposes such as cosmetics and skin care, aromatherapy and cooking. It makes one of the most gentle ... more »

How to Make Delicious Home Made Pita

By jamilanette

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If you have never had fresh pita, you are missing out. Most people have only experienced fresh pita at their local Mediterranean restaurant, but it is not difficult to make them at home. The best part about pita is there is no added oil, so ... more »

How to Make Turkish Delight

By iwuvstaylin

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Turkish Delight is a wonderful treat, featured in "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe". I love it, and you should try it. You will love it too... more »

How to Have a Turkish Breakfast

By laura g

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Turkish breakfast is a lovely combination of food groups, fresh and cooked, with warm and cool ingredients. There are variations regionally and seasonally, but this recipe reflects the simple but fabulous breakfasts one can experience in places ... more »

How to Make Egyptian Basboosa

By Sabah

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Basboosa is a traditional semolina cake from Egypt. It's made with only a few ingredients, but the result is a rich and indulgent dessert that is a great ending to a spicy meal. It's served with a sweet honey syrup, and tastes even better after ... more »

How to Make Lavash Bread

By Sabah

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Lavash bread is a traditional flatbread served in the Middle East and can be used to make a sandwich or wrap. It's a lightly baked bread that can be served with dips, as an appetizer or enjoyed as a healthy snack. Here's how to make (8 pieces ... more »

How to Cook Couscous

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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If you have grown bored of pasta, you may want to spice up your entree with couscous. Couscous, which consists of spherical granules made from semolina wheat, is known by some historians to date back to the 10th century. Today couscous is a ... more »

How to follow a couscous recipe

By aroberts

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There are lots of couscous recipes on the net but do they produce a good result for the amateur cook? How to follow the instructions and then adapt them... more »

How to Make Izmir Kofte

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Izmir kofte is a very popular meatball dish, both in Turkey and the world throughout. However, no standard recipe exists for making this traditional entree. The meatball recipe is fairly basic, but different recipes vary on how to proceed from ... more »

How to Make Shish Tawook, Great Chicken Fillet Dish

By iwuvstaylin

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Shish Tawook is another Lebanes Dish, made from Chicken. It's very tasty! Serves 3-4 people... more »

How to Eat Druze Food

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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The Druze are a fascinating and insular Middle Eastern community who place food at the center of many of their ceremonies and cultural practices. Because of this, the Druze have evolved some of the most delicious food in the Middle East. Pay ... more »

How to Make a British Curry

By Sabah

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Curry houses are scattered through London and have become a favorite British meal for a chilly day. British curry is different from authentic Indian and Pakistani recipes, but it makes use of the same basic ingredients. The sauce can be used for ... more »

How to Make Falafel

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Falafel is a Middle Eastern recipe for balls or patties of ground chickpeas or fava beans. Falafel can be served as an appetizer or stacked in pita bread for a tasty sandwich. Spice up your falafel with a yogurt or a tahini-based sauce. Read the ... more »

How to Preserve Lemons

By olverajennifer

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Ubiquitous in Moroccan dishes, preserved lemons and fragrance, flavor and a touch of exoticism to dishes. Because they’re a cinch to prepare and keep for a long time in the refrigerator, they’re a great condiment to add to your arsenal of staples... more »

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