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"This is typical of lenten dishes from Lebanon. Rich in fiber and nutrients, it makes for a wonderful one dish meal or a substantial side dish. The original comes from a 1997 issue of Eating Well magazine but has been modified to suit my tastes. If you replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth, this is a vegan dish as well."

Ingredients: cilantro, brown lentils...

"I found this recipe on a Middle Eastern recipe site which credits Bon Appetit, May '95."

Ingredients: garlic cloves, plain yogurt...

"The addition of sliced beets give these turnip pickles a beautiful pink color and distinctive taste. Pickled vegetables are commonly eaten throughout the Middle East, and jars of these pickles frequently decorate the windows or counters of many cafes. Adapted from Claudia Roden's "A Book of Middle Eastern Food"."

Ingredients: garlic cloves, salt, water...

"These make great appetizers or a yummy side dish. Adapted from BH&G magazine.
To make it easier to peel squash, cut squash in half, seed, then place in microwave for about 1-2 minutes. The skin will be softer and easier to peel."

Ingredients: orange peel, oil, orange juice...

"Just got back from visiting hubby in Korea while he is serving there. A very nice Korean woman that works in his office taught me this recipe. Wow, it was so good. The ingredients are my best guess at what would be available here. Really, you can use any vegetable combination you like. These are not good reheated to me, so eat them immediately! This..."

Ingredients: pepper, fresh jalapeno peppers...

"This is the most common (& delicious!) method of cooking pumpkin in Japan. The usual hard-skinned variety of pumpkin/squash is best. You don't have to worry about peeling off all the skin - as long as you wash it & chop any rough bits, it's good enough to eat!"

Ingredients: Japanese soy sauce, pumpkin...

"I love this quick and easy way to prepare squash."

Ingredients: fresh ginger, honey...

"This is a vey simple and tasty way to prepare the ever abundant and cheap zucchini. To be served with a Korean dipping soy sauce. recipe 191136"

Ingredients: eggs, vegetable oil, zucchini...

"A quick and light side dish that's hearty enough to be a main dish. It's aiming at an Indian curry flavor."

Ingredients: curry powder, greens, onions...