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"Fritters are very popular in the Middle East. They are eaten hot or at room temperature as a vegetable side dish or a meze. It couldn’t be simpler to make, but you can dress it up with optional garnishes of black olives, tomatoes, or hard-boiled egg. The perfect use for small, sweet new zucchini. Serve alone or with a creamy garlic-lemon yogurt sauce..."

Ingredients: fresh ground pepper, eggs...

"This delicious fresh vegetable salad is found on dining tables throughout Turkey and served prior to the main course."

Ingredients: fresh ground pepper, cucumbers...

"Posted for the Zaar World Tour 2005
Time to prepare is an estimate."

Ingredients: ground coffee, sugar, water...

"Spicy eggs from hubcom.com"

Ingredients: cumin seeds, eggs...

"From some of you here I understand this is the only way to have coffee. I've never tried it but wish I could join you half way across the world to have a cup with you. NOTE: Please see LeggyPeggy's review. She explains the optionals in this recipe. Thanks for the info Peggy!"

Ingredients: rose water, fresh coriander...

"From www.gourmet.gr. I played around a bit with this one.
Use regular couscous if you cannot find Israeli couscous. Use a good quality olive oil."

Ingredients: cucumbers, fresh ground black pepper...

"The only part in this recipe that is time consuming is the peas. If you haven't got the time to boil the peas just buy canned peas (3 cans should do it)."

Ingredients: cilantro, ground cumin...

"I love yogurt based marinades for chicken; they seal in the moisture well. I found this one while browsing for recipes for ZWT 2006 - African/Middle East region."

Ingredients: ground cumin, fresh ground black pepper...

"This is one of Turkeys most served salads...it's delicious!"

Ingredients: ground sumac, lemon juice...

"Sounds delish! Posted for ZWT6 and found in Binnur's Turkish Cookbook. Go ahead and use canned peaches and plums if your are not in season."

Ingredients: honey, black plums...

"Posting for ZWT 6. If you are looking for a kabob with a kick, this is it! Lamb is marinaded in a spicy blend of herbs, creating a flavorful lamb kabob. Cacik has a million different uses. Use as a dip for kebabs, pita dip, or eat it alone, it has the most fabulous flavor."

Ingredients: cucumbers, cumin, fresh mint...

"I found this recipe online & decide to post it here for safe keeping."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, honey...

Ingredients: cooking onions, coriander...

"Beyaz peynir, meaning "white cheese" is a salty cheese that takes its name from its white colour. It is very similar to feta so that's a good substitute. If you can get beyaz peynir, use that instead! Enjoy!"

Ingredients: pepper, cucumbers, cumin...