Ingredients 2 ½ cups water 1 cup couscous, uncooked 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided 1 cup red onion, minced 1 cup red bell pepper, minced ½ cup green bell pepper, minced 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 cup feta, crumbled ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup egg substitute 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley…
My friend Robin at the Jewish Agency says her family “goes bonkers” for these matzo balls. They eat them every Passover and Thanksgiving. You may want to make room for these on your Thanksgiving menu plan. Ingredients 2 envelopes matzo ball mix 4 eggs 4 tablespoons oil 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 4 ounces canned carrots, drained 1/2…
My friend Robin at the Jewish Agency says her family “goes bonkers” for these matzo balls. They eat them every Passover and Thanksgiving. You may want to make room for these on your Thanksgiving menu plan. Ingredients 2 envelopes matzo ball mix 4 eggs 4 tablespoons oil 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 4 ounces canned carrots, drained…
*Maqluba is a casserole with rice, lamb, and eggplant which is commonly served in Bedouin homes. The casserole, after it has finished cooking, is carefully flipped over onto a serving dish and served upside-down. Maqluba in Arabic literally means “upside-down.” There are over 110,000 Bedouins living in the Negev so Bedouin culture adds a unique…
*Maqluba is a casserole with rice, lamb, and eggplant which is commonly served in Bedouin homes. The casserole, after it has finished cooking, is carefully flipped over onto a serving dish and served upside-down. Maqluba in Arabic literally means “upside-down.” There are over 110,000 Bedouins living in the Negev so Bedouin culture adds a unique dynamic to the…
Ingredients ½ teaspoon saffron threads water 2 cups basmati rice, uncooked 1 tablespoon salt 2 oranges, zest only 1 cup sugar 4 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 onion, sliced ½ cup pistachio nuts, shelled and chopped Directions 1) Preheat oven to…
Ingredients ½ teaspoon saffron threads water 2 cups basmati rice, uncooked 1 tablespoon salt 2 oranges, zest only 1 cup sugar 4 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 onion, sliced ½ cup pistachio nuts, shelled and chopped Directions 1) Preheat oven to 300 degrees. …
“Grilling out” is often thought of as a uniquely American tradition but every country and culture has their own version of the backyard barbeque. In the Middle East, shish kebabs are the barbeque treat of choice. Served with pita bread, humus, and many other classic sides, shish kebabs make the perfect family meal. Ingredients for…
“Grilling out” is often thought of as a uniquely American tradition but every country and culture has their own version of the backyard barbeque. In the Middle East, shish kebabs are the barbeque treat of choice. Served with pita bread, humus, and many other classic sides, shish kebabs make the perfect family meal. Ingredients for Shish…
*I realize that brownies are by no means a Middle Eastern or Mediterranean tradition. I’m not even going to feign a connection. However, I feel compelled to share with you this brownie recipe from my America’s Test Kitchen cookbook. Brownies and pecan pie are my go to desert for company and so I’m always looking for…