Middle East Category
Tagine Kefta Mkawra (Tagine of Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Eggs) Author: zenon May 4,2008
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Ingredients
Meatballs:
1 1/2 pounds ground round or lamb
2 cups finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
Cooking spray
Sauce:
3 cups chopped onion
4 cups chopped tomato (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
3 large eggs
Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)
Tabbouleh Salad Author: zenon May 4,2008
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Ingredients
1 cup uncooked bulghur wheat*
1 cup boiling water*
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Lettuce leaves
Tarator Sauce Author: zenon May 3,2008
Ingredients
2 cups pine nuts
3 slices firm-textured white bread, crusts removed and bread torn into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
