Category: Recipes
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Liver Kebab
Liver kebab, I have to admit is an “acquired” taste. It’s a very popular food item at restaurants in all parts of the Mediterranean. Marinated with garlic and the spices, then grilled, you won’t believe it is liver you’re eating. The texture is soft and smooth just like beef tenderloin. Liver kebab is perfect for…
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Soujouk Sandwich
Soujouk sandwich is a popular food item you’ll find when visiting Armenian Food Festivals. People patiently wait in long lines just to get their hands on this spicy delicious sandwich. Soujouk is ground beef that’s been seasoned with various different spices and plenty of garlic. Even though there are several brands available on the…
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Chicken Biryani
This chicken biryani recipe is a very old recipe passed down from my mom. It’s the type of dish that normally is made on special occasions in India with chicken or beef, because it does take a while to prepare. But, I have to confess that it’s rich in flavor. The best part about it…
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Romano Beans in Garlic Tomato Sauce
Romano beans in garlic tomato sauce is a dish I make frequently during the summer. While shopping at the farmers market you’ll find an abundance of varieties to choose from. This type of bean is flat, wide and has a more dense flavor than the more common green beans. Serve it with a bowl of your favorite…
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Quince Jam
Quince jam is one that I recently became acquainted with and loved, even though I had seen my mom make it over the years. Just like any other jam it can be made chunky like this recipe or in the form of a pulp. I will show you how to make the pulp version later…
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Shawarma
Shawarma is made with sirloin steak that’s been marinated for several hours in spices. The most important spice in this dish is cardamon and lots of it! The orange juice is the tenderizer. Shawarma is topped with taratour, shredded lettuce, and stewed tomatoes, then wrapped in pita bread. Invite friends over for a shawarma party and…
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Taratour
Taratour is a sauce that is surprisingly easy to make and yet so versatile. Tahini, a sesame paste, combined with garlic and lemon juice makes a delicious sauce that you can use on many dishes. Very often taratour is drizzled over Shawarma (marinated shredded beef or chicken), Falafel or baked fish. Skill level: Intermediate Click…
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Bulgur Pilaf with Beef and Garbanzo
Bulgur pilaf with beef and garbanzo reminds me of my childhood. I had a cousin who used to love any kind of bulgur pilaf especially if it had yogurt on the side! The beef shanks cooked until they fall off the bones, and the beef broth used in cooking the bulgur is incredibly delicious. You…
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Beef Broth – Homemade
Beef broth – homemade is easy to make. You can’t compare it to the store bought broth because it tastes so much better. The broth you buy in a can or carton contains an outrageous amount of sodium along with other preservatives that I can’t even pronounce. This beef broth is incredibly light, flavorful and…
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Cheese Zaatar and Red Pepper Paste Appetizer
Cheese zaatar and pepper paste appetizer is a delicious alternative to the common cheese buerek. If you are entertaining and want to serve something a little “off the tangent” serve this appetizer. The zaatar combined with red pepper paste, cheese, onions and cumin is amazing. These cheese zaatar and pepper paste appetizer can be cut…