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	Bulgur and Bean Salad by Salad Foodie Bulgur is classified as a whole grain and makes a healthy and satisfying vegetarian meal or a side to grilled meats. We like the light nutty flavor it lends to recipes. I always keep #2 medium grind bulgur on hand whenever tabbouleh, pilaf or salads such as this beckon me. To enjoy the best array of flavors this salad has to offer,…	2 votes 1 review 4014 views
	Arab Flatbread (Manakeesh) for Pizza and More by myra byanka I happened upon this recipe from "The Arab Table," and by accident discovered it makes a terrific, super-thin pizza dough, but only make it if you like the type of dough that bakes to an almost cracker consistency. My oven only goes to 500 degrees, and I can't find my baking stone, but it turned out great, like it came from a…	1 vote 5051 views
	Nuts for BAKLAVA phyllo pastry . by Foodessa Snacking on nuts by the park highlighted my desire to try making Baklava my way. Flaky pastry phyllo layered with a nut variation, while sweetened with a light citrus syrup. Don't shy away from making this delight. Although the recipe may seem long and complex, it really is not that difficult. For a detailed post...refer…	1 vote 3884 views
	Easy Persian Rice in a Rice Cooker by John Spottiswood Admittedly, this doesn't capture the crunch outside of the normal method of making persian rice. But if you are just looking for a fluffy and buttery rice to serve with a stew or tagine, this works wonderfully and is super easy.	3 votes 2 reviews 13492 views
	Chicken Fattoush Salad by Bob Vincent This is a different take on traditional Lebanese fattoush salad. I have added some additional ingredients in the form of chicken breasts, red bell pepper and feta cheese that make this a nice salad main course. Toasted whole wheat pita bread adds some crunch and texture and soaks up the citrus dressing. If you're not familar with…	2 votes 1 review 2 comments 2651 views
	Bulgur Pilaf by Salad Foodie Faster and easier to cook than rice, bulgur is a grain to consider for making pilaf. High in fiber and low in fat makes this side dish a healthful choice. Easily converts to vegetarian by omitting the chicken broth. (Medium to large grind bulgur will be best for this recipe.)	1 vote 5081 views
	Falafel Recipe by Sidrah Falafel recipe consists of fried balls or patty (something like fritters) made from spiced chickpeas and / or fava beans. Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern food that is served in pita bread, either inside the bread or wrapped in flat bread....	1 vote 3399 views
	Homemade Grilled Flatbread by John Spottiswood 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 really fun and not too difficult. And the taste was amazing. The hardest part was rolling out the dough (I doubled the recipe). Fortunately, I was able to do that while watching a playoff…	4 votes 2 reviews 15481 views
	Simplified Chicken Kabsa - Arabic Rice Dish by Just As Delish Kabsa is an Arabic favorite rice dish popular in many Gulf countries such as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates. Because Kabsa is really delicious, it became famous dish in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Egypt This is a chicken version of the Kabsa recipe, Shannon's SIMPLIFIED version :) The traditional…	1 vote 1 comment 6413 views
	Silky Smooth Hummus with Edemame by Karen Schuld Tips for Making Silky Smooth Hummus: For extra flavor and nutrition, make your hummus with chickpeas that are soaked over night. Don’t just used the ingredient directly from a can. Here are some other tips for making a silky smooth hummus: 1. Cook your chickpeas in a pressure cooker for perfect flavor and consistency, You also…	1 vote 2363 views
	Hummus & Greek Salad by Padma Priya Manikam I decided to go healthy one night and went Arabic and Greek! Some of you may be familiar with hummus which is made from chick peas and the latter is pretty simple using feta cheese and lots of other fresh produce. Both are to be eaten with kubus (pita bread). The Greek salad was inspired by a book titled Vegetarian by Love Food.	1 vote 4809 views
	Grandma's Matzah Brie by Chef Feiny www.feintastingfoods.com A sweet, savory, & Colorado recipe for Passover or anytime. Use softened Matzahs w/ eggs & seasoning for the savory type, or sugar, cinnamon, & fruit for the sweetened variety. Use Hebrew National salami and experience the midwest flavor. Always a favorite, anytime!	2 votes 5699 views
	Persian Style Baked Herb Omelet - "Healing Foods for Special Diets" by The Blender Girl This omelet will rock your world! I found this recipe in a fantastic book called Healing Foods, that is sadly, no longer in print. Baked omelets are so quick and easy; and very low maintenance, in comparison with their stove top counterparts, who…	1 vote 5265 views
	Hab-el-Hal (Cardamom Cookies) by Ambreen Hab-el-hal,or cardamom cookies from Palestine.They are perfect to eat with coffee,tea or milk.These cookies are delicious and the flavor is wonderful!	1 vote 2 comments 4425 views
	Warm Chickpea and Greens Salad by John Spottiswood 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. People went back for seconds of this salad, which is saying something given how much other good food there was!	5 votes 2 reviews 4 comments 3412 views

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