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"If you like Chinese dumplings, these vegetarian pot stickers will blow your mind!! They are very easy to make (contrary to what people may think) and dumpling skins are available even in Western supermarket now. This recipe should use up one package of round dumpling skin and enough to serve a big crowd as appetizers. You can make these dumplings way..."

Ingredients: chives, cilantro, ginger...

"Kofte's is a meatball which is native to Cyprus, Turkey and some middle east regions. They came in all shapes, sizes and different flavours. This recipe is my mothers recipe, she normally uses beef but since I don't eat beef she use chicken if I'm coming over. We serve them with Turkish Cacik (We make the exact recipe) and a green salad..."

Ingredients: dried mint, eggs...

""This fudgy cookie flattens and crackles open during baking, hence the lava reference." An awesome chocolate fudge cookie recipe by Julie Van Rosendaal."

Ingredients: egg whites, granulated sugar...

"Yummy breaded sandwiches my mom made during ramadan. Can be served as an appetizer, but use a small cutter. Use different fillings if you like, next time i plan to try salami, cheese and salsa .. can be fried, baked or broiled, whatever you prefer .."

Ingredients: eggs, lettuce...

"My parents were taught as a child in Cyprus how to prepare their own olives, it's a long process but this is worth it. The raw green olives are split in half with a special stone but seed still intact, this allow the brine (salty water) to soak into the olives. The olives are then jarred with the brine and stored away for months. This recipe is..."

Ingredients: coriander seeds, extra virgin olive oil...

"This is a beautiful naturally gluten free cookie that looks pretty and tastes very nice masha Allah. I make these as gifts as well as for family. Make sure not to over mix when making the whole batch. I always make a half batch at a time and bake as soon as possible. Over mixing or handling the batter will make the cookies tougher. Found on http://www.afghancooking.net...."

Ingredients: pistachios, rice flour...

"This Indian-type flat bread comes from the Chicago Tribune's 'Fast Food" column....it's quick and easy, like most of my favorite recipes!"

Ingredients: cilantro, flour tortillas...

"I got this recipe from my mother and my favorite cookbook, Betty Crocker's Cookbook. These beautiful cookies are always a hit at parties because they look like little bonbons. These cookies are great to make for children, and it's easy to let them help out."

Ingredients: confectioners' sugar, dates...

"Very nice little Middle Eastern shortbread cookies. I like to give these as gifts or make them for tea time. I also make them often for my FIL's diwaniya (men's gathering) to enjoy with their Arabic coffee or tea. Recipe from The Complete Middle East Cookbook by Tess Mallos."

Ingredients: clarified butter, icing sugar...

"This recipe is from last week's Thursday magazine. It was posted by Hoorbanu Iqbal. I feel that if you really want to enjoy biryani, have it hot with your fingers and not with a spoon. Mmmmm! My brother loves biryani. Come Friday and Biryani is what he wants;)"

Ingredients: cinnamon, cloves, cumin powder...

"POSTED FOR RAMADAN TAG. Chef Way Ana Sortun’s pastry chef, Maura Kilpatrick, adds cinnamon and cocoa nibs to the syrup that soaks her chocolate baklava. Recipe by Ana Sortun
from http://www.foodandwine.com"

Ingredients: cinnamon, hazelnuts, honey...

"With gluten free option. A very quick to prepare tasty meze. We enjoy this as a delicious breakfast item or it could always be a snack! I serve it with pita bread but a crusty bread would be very good. Modified from The Complete Middle East Cookbook by Tess Mallos, Cyprus section."

Ingredients: crusty bread, lemons...

"Cheesy fried broccoli. A real kid pleaser. Recipe from Crisco.com"

Ingredients: onion powder, salt, shortening...

"A wonderful green colour Indian roti popularly known as "Hari roti". It goes well with a dry vegetable such as methi-aloo and also accompanied by yogurt/ lime pickle. I loved this roti, tried it for the first time tonight inspite of having the recipe in my file for almost a year and everyone loved it. I feel this roti makes a great , too..."

Ingredients: cilantro, green peas...