Middle Eastern recipes (85)

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Afghan Tomato Soup (Aush Goshti)

Recipe by: Sumaia Cooks!

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I had this in a restaurant and came up with a great recipe to mimic it. This soup is lemony and full of great dill flavours. It makes a popular first course and is a crowd pleaser for all ages.

Amazing falafel

Recipe by: blueskyboy

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This is a great Middle Eastern dish, simple to make and a real hit every time I make it (and amazingly cheap too!), is also good cold the next day for a lunch box.

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Arabian lamb mince

Recipe by: Jan Cutler

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Mince is an all-time useful standby – quick to cook and adaptable. Try this fast, spicy way make something exciting out of lamb mince.

Aromatic spiced lamb cutlets

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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The ingredients in this delicious Middle Eastern main dish offer a good range of nutrients, including lots of vitamins and minerals. In addition, the dish is very quick and easy to make.

Aubergine stuffed with lamb and rice

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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Middle Eastern flavours infuse these aubergines filled with a mixture of lamb and rice. Try serving with Moroccan Carrot Dip and Marinated Leeks (on this website).

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Authentic Houmous

Recipe by: ROYHOBBS

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This is a family recipe.

Authentic Tabbouleh

Recipe by: EPITOPES

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This recipe is the real deal - delicious, healthy and easy to make.

Baba Ghanoush

Recipe by: Winky

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This is a heavenly roasted aubergine dip which originates from Lebanon. Delicious served with pitta, vegetables and houmous as part of a meze platter, or - of course - on it's own!

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Baked fish with lemon tahini

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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This is a classic from the Middle East where tahini, a nutty-flavoured sesame seed paste, is used like cream to add substance and moisture to simple dishes. Try serving with a salad of black olives, tomatoes and red onions with sprigs of basil.

Baked Pitta Triangles

Recipe by: Dawn

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These crunchy wholemeal baked pitta chips make a lovely accompaniment to houmous, baba ganoush or any dip.

Barbecued Vegetables with Couscous

Recipe by: Christopher O'Hearn

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The sweetness of barbecued vegetables is balanced by a tart tomato sauce, which mixes perfectly with simple couscous. A lovely light summer meal that is sure to get you to your five a day.

Basboosa

Recipe by: Lubna

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This is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made with semolina and yoghurt, then soaked in a rose water syrup. I got this recipe from my sister-in-law.

Basel`s Chicken Shawarma

Recipe by: bazmancooks

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This is the original Lebanese recipe which is found in the Middle East in places like Lebanon and in Lebanese restaurants. It tastes delicious and is healthy because you don't use the chicken skin. If you make it, I'd like to know what you think

Basic Houmous

Recipe by: TAZF18

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This basic recipe for houmous is quick and easy - you'll have no reason to buy it from the supermarket again!

Basil Pesto Houmous

Recipe by: fantastic dan

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This easy houmous recipe is a delicious twist on the traditional. Serve with crudites as a party nibble, or use to fill veggie sandwiches.

Beef and Herb Khoresh

Recipe by: martin_pain

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This is an Iranian (Persian) dish and i found the recipe in an old cookbook. It says there are Vegetarian versions so if anyone has one, please let me know!

Beetroot Houmous

Recipe by: KIMBERLEE

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Classic houmous made with chickpeas, onion, tahini, garlic, lemon, cumin and olive oil - then flavoured and coloured with beetroot.

Braised Mediterranean meatballs in rich tomato sauce

Recipe by: Telboy1999

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This is the very first recipe I ever made up, and anyone that I've ever made it for has loved it! The preparation takes a while but once the meatballs are made it's just a matter of simmering them in the sauce, stirring gently to make sure the meatballs stay in one piece.

Braised vegetables with falafel and yogurt sauce

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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As a change from rice, pasta or couscous, try little falafel with a simple vegetable casserole. Made with canned chickpeas and baked rather than deep-fried, these falafel are quick and easy to prepare.

Broad Bean Salad

Recipe by: SAFAD

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You can prepare this flavourful broad bean salad in minutes. It's tomatoes, onion and cucumber tossed with fresh parsley, lemon juice and olive oil. Makes a great, simple, side dish for traditional Middle Eastern meals.