Middle Eastern-style Chicken And Sweet Potato Salad With Pomegranate Dressing is a flavorful dish that fuses together different ingredients and flavors from the Middle East. The leafy green used for this salad is Dino kale. It’s distinguishable by its dark green, bumpy leaves and long, slender stems. Dino kale has a slightly sweeter, milder taste […]
Category: Middle Eastern
Brown Basmati Rice Pilaf With Spiced Beef And Green Beans
An Iranian dish called “Loobia polo,” and in the Persian language, loobia means bean while polo is a style of cooked rice, known in English as pilaf. Like this simple Fried Rice Pilaf with Peas Carrots & Almonds. But this Loobia polo is no ordinary or simple rice pilaf, as it is a complete meal, […]
Braised Carrots And Leeks With Olives And Herbs
A Turkish dish called Braised Leeks in Olive Oil, known in Turkey as “zeytinyagli pirasa,” is what inspired this Braised Carrots And Leeks With Olives And Herbs. Culinarily speaking, when you hear the term “braising,” your first thought is meat. But did you know you can also braise vegetables? For those who may not know, […]
Brussels Sprouts With Za’atar & Pomegranate Molasses
If you’ve had Brussels sprouts with pomegranate arias, like this Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese & Pomegranate, then you’ll enjoy this cast iron cooked Brussels sprouts with pomegranate molasses. This recipe with Brussels sprouts is not only tangy but also savory with the addition of za’atar. What Is Za’atar Za’atar is used in Levantine […]
Middle Eastern Style Roasted Carrots With Pomegranate Molasses And Mint
Carrots are undoubtedly one of the most versatile vegetables. They’re great when eaten raw in salads, like this Chickpea Carrot & Arugula Salad or with dips like this Barbecue Garlic Lemon Vegetable Platter With A Creamy Avocado Dipping Sauce. A Delicious & Flavorful Chickpea Carrot & Arugula Salad Roasting carrots is also a delicious way […]
Pomegranate Molasses Vinaigrette
Of all the condiments you can have in your overstuffed pantry, pomegranate molasses ranks among the most intense. Pomegranate Molasses has the same consistency as sugar cane molasses but tastes like a more exotic yet thicker version of Balsamic vinegar. Related: Read More About Cooking With Balsamic Vinegar A staple in countries across the Middle […]
Roasted Za’atar Potatoes Bacon & Green Beans
This Roasted Za’atar Potatoes Bacon & Green Beans will make a great addition to your dinner table. Simple and deliciously yummy. It’s the perfect side to add to any meal or can be served as the main meal. What Is Za’atar The word za’atar (pronounced “zah-tahr”) translates in Arabic to mean “wild thyme.” Za’atar is […]
Grilled Figs & Eggplant Salad with Blackberry Fig Dressing
This isn’t an ordinary every day salad. The grilled flavors of the lightly charred eggplant help to highlight the sweetness of the black figs. The tender earthy greens and tangy but creamy goat cheese balance all of the ingredients together into a tasty, harmonious bite. But not before you add a homemade mildly sweet and tart […]
Honey Harissa Fried Chicken Fillets
With a jar of Harissa paste, sauce, or seasoning in your pantry, you will never have to endure a bland meal ever again. Harissa is spicy, smoky, and peppery. It is a mix of spices used in Middle Eastern and North African cooking. The difference from a harissa seasoning, paste or sauce, is the later […]
Roasted Sweet Potatoes And Figs
Roasted sweet potatoes, along with figs and green onions are all piled onto a plate and drizzled with a ginger-chile sauce and a balsamic reduction. This amazing dish draws inspiration from a Middle Eastern dish made by Chef Yotam Ottolenghi, author of – “Jerusalem A Cookbook.” Fresh figs are abundant in Jerusalem when in season, from mid-May […]
