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"This is easy, simple and wonderful. The original recipe which was printed in the Spring 2005 Penzeys catalog, calls for long-grain rice; however, I liked it much better with basmati. Also, the original recipe called for minced onion but I found it worked very well with dried onion. I indicated that the butter is optional, because I did not add it."

Ingredients: dried onion flakes, saffron...

"Not a clue where I got this recipe. It makes for a nice change of pace and goes well with either chicken or fish."

Ingredients: long grain brown rice, sliced almonds...

"Pinchitos Morunos (Moorish Skewers) are extremely popular as a Tapa, partuclarly in Andalucia. They are of Moorish origin, and are usually made from Lamb or Pork, I have used Chicken as the meat in this recipe, but I have listed other options! They are marinated in a Moorish saffron & spice mix and usually grilled outside and over charcoal or wood;..."

Ingredients: coriander, coriander seeds...

"What a great dish for the cooler months ahead. Source: The Best of Jenny's Kitchen by Jennifer Raymond (June 1982.)"

Ingredients: fresh ground pepper, diced tomatoes...

"------Lentils are very versatile and packed with protein and fiber. This is delicious served over baby spinach or mixed greens. Developed for RSC #9.------"

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, pepper...

"This recipe comes for August/September 2004 Light & Tasty. It makes a wonderful side dish or with all the veggies and nuts it can stand alone as a light main dish."

Ingredients: dried basil, frozen peas...

"Roasted parsnips, carrots and pink shallots, glazed with saffron honey and sprinkled with cumin and celery seeds......sublime! These roasted root vegetables are undoubtedly very special, and they are so easy to roast as they require NO par-boiling beforehand. A simple glaze is made by adding saffron to melted honey, before sprinkling cumin and celery..."

Ingredients: cumin seeds, honey, lovage...

"I don't know, there's just something about figs!"

Ingredients: fresh mint leaves, fresh figs...

"Popular in Jewish communities throughout the Mediterranean and Middle East, these beautifully marbled rich maroon or brown eggs get their soft texture from the slow cooking process. The addition of onion skins to the liquid are absorbed by the porous shells, which cause the coloration.

Huevos Haminados are traditionally served at the..."

Ingredients: pepper, tea leaves, eggs...

"This stuffed eggplant recipe is phenomenal and very versatile. Use the meat "stuffing" to fill mushrooms and bake for delicious party appetizers. It makes 4 servings... but you may just want to eat the entire recipe yourself. This is intentionally a low carb, high fat (LCHF) recipe. If you want to tone down the fat content, feel free to..."

Ingredients: cinnamon, cayenne powder...

"Pincho Moruno is a Moorish inspired dish that has been improved (I think) by the Spaniards. It can be used with lamb or pork. I suppose you could do chicken or beef also but have never tried it with them. Recipe can be doubled, tripled, whatever without a problem."

Ingredients: ground cumin, lean pork...

"This sweet-sour stew is enjoyed by many Sephardic families during the Passover seder and other festive events. It has a longer cooking time, but requires very minimal work on your part and tastes even better the next day!


Note: Meat+ fruit combinations are fairly common in Middle Eastern cuisine, but can take getting used to if you..."

Ingredients: cinnamon, cumin, ginger...

"The combination of toasted pine nuts and plump raisins has featured in Spanish recipes since the Moors ruled the Iberian Peninsula from
AD 711 - 1492. This versatile chilled salad can be spooned onto bread slices as tapas, served as a first course on a bed of salad greens or as an accompanimenrt for roast chicken as part of a summer buffet. Make..."

Ingredients: pepper, lemon juice...