Kitchen

Origin: SyriaIngredients: * 2 Pound Ricotta cheese * 1 Pound Burma (or Knafi ) dough * 1 cup Sugar * 1 cup Drawn butter * 1 Basic Syrup recipe Preparation:Combine cheese and sugar. Place half of dough in a generously buttered 10x14" pan, gently press...

Origin: SyriaIngredients: * 2 Pound Ricotta cheese...

Origin: SyriaIngredients: * 3 cups Milk * 3 & 1/2 cups Water * 1 & 1/2 cups Sugar ( adjust to desired sweetness ) * 1 cup White rice * 1 tbsp Blossom water ( or rose water)Preparation:Wash rice well, drain and place in pan. Add water, cover and simme...

Origin: SyriaIngredients: * 3 cups Milk * 3 & 1/2 ...

Origin: SyriaIngredients: * 1 pkg. of Yeast * 6 cups Flour * 2 cups Lukewarm water * 1/3 cup Milk * 1 tbsp Sugar * 2 tsp Salt Preparation:Dissolve yeast and sugar in 1/2 cup warm water. Let stand 5-10 minutes. Place flour and salt in large bowl makin...

Origin: SyriaIngredients: * 1 pkg. of Yeast * 6 cu...

Origin: SyriaIngredients: * 1 Large eggplant * 1 Clove garlic * Salt to taste * 4 tbsp Tahini * 1/4 cup Water * 1/4 cup Lemon Juice, depending upon desired tartness * Simmaq, Optional * 1 tbsp Olive oil, optional Preparation:Egg plant may be baked or...

Origin: SyriaIngredients: * 1 Large eggplant * 1 C...

Origin: SyriaIngredients: * 1/2 Basic Bread Dough Recipe Filling * 1 lb Lamb shoulder, finely ground * 1 Large onion, finely chopped * 1/2 cup Pine nuts * 1 cup Yogurt or 1 T. Lemon juice * 1/8 tsp Cinnamon, optional * Salt and pepper to taste Prepar...

Origin: SyriaIngredients: * 1/2 Basic Bread Dough ...

Origin: Syrian,LebanonIngredients: * 1/2 Basic Bread Dough RecipeFillings * 1 cup Diced red sweet pepper * 1 Medium onion, grated * 1/2 cup Chopped walnuts * 1/2 tsp Salt * 1/2 tsp Pepper * Juice of half a lemon * Olive oil to soften mixture Preparat...

Origin: Syrian,LebanonIngredients: * 1/2 Basic Bre...

Origin: SyriaIngredients: * 2 loaves of Basic Bread Dough RecipeFillings * 4 tbsp Za'tar* * 4 tbsp Olive oil * 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice, optional*Buy From Arabic store Preparation:Mix the za'tar well with oil and lemon juice, Roll dough into a 1/2" thick ...

Origin: SyriaIngredients: * 2 loaves of Basic Brea...

Origin: Syria, Lebanon Ingredients: * 4-5 loaves of Basic Bread Dough RecipeFillings * 2 Bunch of fresh spinach * 1 Bunch of green onions * 1 Medium dry onion * 1/8 tsp allspices * Salt & pepper to taste * 1/2 cup Olive oil * 3/4 cup Lemon juice * 1 ...

Origin: Syria, Lebanon Ingredients: * 4-5 loaves o...

Origin: Lebanon Ingredients: * 1 Can (4 oz.) green chilies, drained & diced * 1 Pound loaf French bread, thinly sliced * 1 Cube butter, softened * 1 cup Mayonnaise * 1/2 Pound cheese, grated Preparation: In medium bowl, mix butter, chilies, mayonnais...

Origin: Lebanon Ingredients: * 1 Can (4 oz.) green...

Sfouf is a sweet almond cake from Lebanon. This sfouf recipe is easy and delicious! Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups semolina 1 cup flour plus 1 tablespoon 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon baking...

Sfouf is a sweet almond cake from Lebanon. This sf...

Umm ali (Ali's Mother) is a scrumptious dessert from Egypt. It is compared to bread pudding. I like to serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on top. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients...

Umm ali (Ali's Mother) is a scrumptious dessert fr...

Roz bel laban, or rice pudding, is a very popular dessert in the Middle East. It is commonly served cold, but some people prefer it warm. Ingredients: 1 cup white rice 3 cups whole milk 2 cups water 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon orange blossom...

Roz bel laban, or rice pudding, is a very popular ...

I love basbousa with coffee after a good meal. They are just enough to add that extra "umpf" to a meal. The syrup is not too sugary, but sweet enough to satisfy a sweet tooth. Ingredients: Syrup Ingredients 2 1/4 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups water juice fr...

I love basbousa with coffee after a good meal. The...

Baklava takes a lot of time to make. It's sticky and gooey. You will get messy - thats a given. But it is worth it. Baklava is such a dessert of passion. The passion it takes to make it, enjoying the sweet taste with each bite, makes it a dessert tha...

Baklava takes a lot of time to make. It's sticky a...

When you have run out of ideas for a quick and easy side dish, try a green salad. Perfect with any dish, a green salad is the perfect quick, addition to any meal! Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers, chopped 1 large, firm tomato, cut into eighths 1 table...

When you have run out of ideas for a quick and eas...

A cucumber with laban salad is refreshing change from traditional salads. Serve this as a brunch side dish or with dinner and your guests will be asking for more! Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 large cucumber, peeled and...

A cucumber with laban salad is refreshing change f...

Salad-e shirazi is a summertime favorite in Iran. Finely chopped tomatoes and cucumbers mixed with spices and lime juice make salad-e shirazi a hit. Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 3 large, firm tomatoes 2 cucumbers 1 small...

Salad-e shirazi is a summertime favorite in Iran. ...

Kubideh Kebabs are an Iranian favorite. They are my favorite too because they are so easy to make and have a great flavor. Serve over a bed of white, basmati, or saffron rice with bread. You can add vegetables to the skewers if desired. Prep Time: 10...

Kubideh Kebabs are an Iranian favorite. They are m...

Prep Time: 2 hours, 10 minutes Total Time: 2 hours, 10 minutes Ingredients: 2 bunches of fresh parsley (1 1/2 cup chopped, with stems discarded) 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped I medium onion, finely chopped 6 medium tomatoes, diced 1 tablespoo...

Prep Time: 2 hours, 10 minutes Total Time: 2 hours...

Fattoush is a popular salad, especially in Lebanon. The great thing about fattoush is that you can add and delete veggies from the recipe according to taste. Instead of pita bread, you can also use French or Italian bread. Ingredients: 5 cups toaste...

Fattoush is a popular salad, especially in Lebanon...

The chelo kebab is the national dish of Iran. Served on skewers over a bed of rice, this recipe is basic, yet full of flavor. I prefer to grill this over a charcoal grill than over a gas grill because the flavor is much better. If you do not have a g...

The chelo kebab is the national dish of Iran. Serv...