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"There are similar recipes on Zaar but this is our absolute favorite version. It is a very delicious Iraqi rice dish that can be served as a bed of rice for other dishes such as Saudi Chicken Stuffed With Rice & Meat (Dajaj Mashwy) or roast lamb or as part of a buffet. DH asks for this at least once a week as a whole meal with yogurt and a fresh salad! You could add frozen peas near the..."

Ingredients: rose water, mixed spice, oil...

"(Recipe from Cooking Light magazine, December) This looks to good not to make.Note: To roast spices, heat the whole spices in a dry pan to release their natural volatile oils and bring out their full aroma and flavor. Use a small, heavy skillet. Add the whole spices (roasting ground spices tends to turn them bitter, so is best avoided) and place over..."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, anaheim chilies...

"Found online from A Taste of Switzerland by Sue Style. I haven't made this yet but posting for ZWT7. Times are approximate."

Ingredients: cloves, lamb, olive oil...

"From this months Delicious Magazine (June 2006). Modified slightly. The lamb shanks can be replaced by 1.1 kg lamb cubed."

Ingredients: coriander leaves, ground cumin...

"Biryani is basically made with meat, chicken, fish, eggs and mixed with many spices and then a layer of white rice is placed on top to cook; sometimes Saffron threads are added as well. Biryani originated in Southern Asia and made by Muslim chefs. Today there are many variations and it has been adopted by many countries, including India where it..."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, coarse salt...

"When I make this recipe, I take out so many spices but it is well worth it. My family and friends can't get enough."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cumin powder...

"Another lamb tagine, this recipe uses ras el hanout (see my recipe). Prep time does not reflect overnight marinating. courtesy of the NY Times."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, dried apricots...

"Since trying Chia's Vegetable Tagine we discovered just how yummy North African food is! This recipe is from the "The Great Book of Couscous". I have adapted it slightly as I do not like the taste of raw/undercooked tomatoes, but I have also included the original directions. Simple, tasty and hearty- great served over, surprisingly enough,..."

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

"I learned this delicious recipe from my mother. It is used widely in the Arab countries. It great for Holidays or any occasion. Ground Beef can be used but there is nothing like Lamb meat. This Recipe is excellent with Roast Lamb or Turkey. It is easy to cook and family members love it and always serve seconds.
It tastes great with Pine (Pignoli)..."

Ingredients: cinnamon, long grain rice...

"My husband fancies himself as king of the grill. He makes these delicious and spicy lamb burgers and they are always a hit with our friends and family."

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

"This is one to make with love! This is the one my friends always request. I usually make it the night before and the flavour really develops over night. I make my own Kashmiri Garam Masala. Australian measurements used. I've not timed the making of this so times are a guesstimate."

Ingredients: coriander leaves, ground turmeric...

"Adaped from an Iain Hewitson's recipe. The original recipe is simmered on the stove top and uses cubed lamb. I cooked this with lamb shanks and it worked perfectly. Personally I prefer to cook a recipe like this in the oven."

Ingredients: ground cumin, dried apricots...

"For World Tour II--Middle East I thought these pita sandwiches sounded interesting. Recipe source: Sticks & Skewers"

Ingredients: cinnamon, pepper, dried mint...

"This recipe comes from Helen Saberi's book - The Afghan Food & Cookery. Pilaf or pilau is a classic Afghan dish. The use of yogurt is also classic and it makes a delicious sauce. Ground red pepper is commonly found in North African & some Asian dishes, if you cannot find it use hot paprika or a mix of regular paprika with a little cayenne..."

Ingredients: ground cardamom, lamb, onions...