36 plain eastern Recipes

plain yogurt, extra-virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, chopped fresh oregano, green onion, sliced, ground cumin, salt, paprika, freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper , or to taste, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, spearmint, chopped

plain yogurt, tahini, cilantro leaf, finely chopped, white vinegar, garlic clove, minced, salt, pepper, cayenne, tomato, finely chopped, olive oil

lamb fillets, oil, ground cumin, ground coriander, dried mint, turmeric, spinach leaves, shredded, plain yogurt, cornflour, water, sultana

tahini, lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon), plain yogurt, water, garlic cloves, crushed, head red-leaf lettuce, red onion, sliced thinly, feta, coarsely crumbled

boneless beef roast or 4 lbs lamb, but into 1/2-inch cubes, cooking oil, chopped onions, garlic cloves, minced, dry red wine, tomato paste, salt, dried oregano, crushed, dried basil, crushed, dried rosemary, crushed, cold water, cornstarch, pita pocket bread, shredded lettuce, tomato, seeded and diced, cucumber, seeded and diced, carton plain yogurt (i prefer sour cream)

olive oil, onion, finely chopped, carrots, finely chopped, stalk of celery, finely chopped, dried lentils, tomato paste, ground cumin, ground red pepper, chicken broth, plain low-fat yogurt

grain white rice, water, approximately, golden raisin, salt, cinnamon, olive oil, saffron (optional), plain yogurt , for serving

beef tenderloin, trimmed and cubed into 16 pieces, red bell pepper, seeded, diced large, green bell pepper, seeded, diced large, preserved lemons, halved (use recipe here on zaar or buy premade), white mushrooms , wiped clean and stems trimmed, red onion, diced large, chopped fresh parsley leaves, chopped garlic, dried oregano, onion powder, curry powder, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, wooden skewers , soaked in water for 30 minutes, plain yogurt, cucumber, seeded and diced, diced onion, lemon , zest of, dried mint, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper

whole-milk plain yogurt, salt, sesame seeds, extra-virgin olive oil, dried mint, crumbled, dried thyme, crumbled, toasted pita or crackers

onion, quartered, peeled garlic, flat-leaf parsley sprigs, grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, ground allspice, kosher salt, saffron threads, trimmed lamb loin, cut into 1-inch cubes, vegetable oil, warm pita and greek-style plain yogurt for serving

plain yogurt, fresh lemon juice, garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with a pinch of salt, dried thyme, crumbled, skinless boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lb), plain yogurt, garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 tsp salt, fresh lemon juice , or to taste, chopped fresh parsley leaves, chopped fresh mint leaves , or to taste, red onion, sliced thin, olive oil, tomato, minced, sesame seeds, toasted lightly, whole-wheat pita loaves

chicken broth, salt and pepper, plain yogurt, flour, egg yolks, well beaten, butter, chopped mint or 2 tbsp parsley

ground lamb, plain yogurt, dried savory, garlic cloves, minced, lemon , zest of, finely grated, crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt , plus, kosher salt, for seasoning, fresh ground black pepper, feta cheese, crumbled, extra virgin olive oil, for brushing, plain pita pocket bread (you know what i do), sliced onion tomato (to garnish ), sliced cucumber (to garnish ), arugula (to garnish ), fresh mint (to garnish ), plain yogurt or 1 cup middle eastern style, cucumber, peeled and seeded, kosher salt , plus additional, garlic clove, peeled, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried mint, finely crumbled

greek yogurt (approximately-we like nancy s whole milk yogurt) or 1 cup plain yogurt (approximately-we like nancy s whole milk yogurt), rose water (i used about 1/2 tsp for 1 cup of plain yogurt) or orange blossom water, to taste (i used about 1/2 tsp for 1 cup of plain yogurt), agave or honey, for drizzling, rolled oats, wheat germ, chopped walnuts, almonds, pistachios, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, maple syrup , and 2 tbsp demerara or 1/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, ground cardamom, salt, olive oil, raw agave syrup or 1/4 cup honey, filtered water, dried fruit (i added raisins, tart cherries, medjool dates and 1 tbsp barberries to equal 3/4 cup.)

semolina flour, baking powder, white sugar, chopped almonds, plain yogurt, vegetable oil, rose water, blanched almond halves for garnish, water, white sugar, rose water, lemon juice

nonfat plain yogurt, tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves, very finely chopped, ground cumin, white tuna packed in water, drained and flaked, chickpeas, drained and rinsed, flat-leaf italian parsley, salt & freshly ground black pepper

honey, warm water, yeast, plain flour, salt, olive oil, whole wheat flour, sesame seeds, thyme leaves, finely chopped, ground sumac, sea salt

onions, quartered, parsley, stems removed, ground lamb, cinnamon, saffron, sea salt or kosher salt, pepper, pita bread, red onion, sliced, green salad greens, hummus, plain yogurt, dried mint (optional)