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"Leshakshek means to shake in Hebrew. This is an egg and tomato dish that would be something different for brunch. Add garlic, basil, the possibilities are endless! Enjoy.."

Ingredients: cooking oil, eggs, onions...

"A simple Middle Eastern salad which provides a refreshing complement to Middle Eastern dishes or which can be served as one of a range of dishes in a mezze spread; or be used with falafel and hummus in pita bread."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, lebanese cucumbers...

"Grilled tomatoes. From Egyptian Cooking: A Practical Guide. A very simple recipe posted for ZWT 3."

Ingredients: salt and pepper, tomatoes...

"My husband brought this delightful recipe with him from Egypt. It is a quick and easy sandwich spread or it can also be used as a dip mix. We make this often since we both enjoy cheese."

Ingredients: cucumbers, feta cheese...

"A quick & easy recipe for an Egyptian style omlette - great for breakfast or with a fresh salad for a light lunch."

Ingredients: eggs, feta cheese, onions...

"An easy and filling dish. The overall aroma is sweet from the allspice but each bite is a perfect blend of flavors. The original recipe was found on recipes4us.co.uk but I've altered it to suit my tastes. I have also made this soup using leftover, unseasoned rice and sometimes subbing chicken broth for some or all of the water. Thanks to Kumsie,..."

Ingredients: ground cumin, ground allspice...

"This Egyptian recipe combines cooked rice with a spicy tomato sauce."

Ingredients: harissa, long-grain rice...

"A Middle-Eastern-influenced Greek salad which is great served with warm pita bread or crusty rolls as a starter or as one of several mezze dishes, or to accompany grilled meats or pilaf. I have adapted this recipe from one I found in 'The Taste of Greece' and I am posting it for the 2005 Zaar World Tour. When I've made this, I just haven't..."

Ingredients: ground cumin, cucumbers...

"Shadya Saleh of Lotus Catering & Fine Foods (1960 Lawrence Ave. E., 416-757-8315) shares this recipe for Egypt�s national dish.
You can fry your own onions or buy them fried. Many Asian grocery stores sell them.
Recipe found in Toronto Star website.
Note: When I made this I used long grain basmati rice rather than calrose. I've..."

Ingredients: ground cumin, brown lentils...

"Here's a recipe for a delicious Arabic appetizer or main dish that I have learned to make."

Ingredients: cumin, lamb stew meat...

"A very dear friend of mine, L.D.Osni, lived in Egypt for a while and was married to an Egyptian. She taught me this recipe. It is a little spicy, and I love it!"

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, olive oil...

"Posted for ZWT 6. Koshari is very similar to chili. It is made of lentils, rice and tomato sauce and cab be spicy. Koshari is a fast food meal in the Middle East, and is offered by street vendors in cities like Cairo. There are many variations, but this recipe should give you a good idea of what it is all about!"

Ingredients: hot sauce, lentils, olive oil...

"Best place to find cracked wheat is at Whole Foods or Wild Oats stores. For ZWT3."

Ingredients: chives, cracked wheat...

"This is an unusual salad which contains green or brown lentils. For best results lentils should be soaked overnight if possible. It is a great source of protein, and can be served along with other vegetable dishes. I remember reading that the protein intake from pulses is doubled if served at the same time as a yoghurt-based dish, and so I tend to..."

Ingredients: salt & freshly ground black pepper, fresh parsley...