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"Another delectable entry for the Zaar World Tour from the enticing World Vegetarian Cookbook by Madhur Jaffrey. This is simple enough to prepare midweek and comforting as the first cold air of fall arrives."

Ingredients: white potatoes, pepper, onions...

"Fritters are very popular in the Middle East. They are eaten hot or at room temperature as a vegetable side dish or a meze. It couldn’t be simpler to make, but you can dress it up with optional garnishes of black olives, tomatoes, or hard-boiled egg. The perfect use for small, sweet new zucchini. Serve alone or with a creamy garlic-lemon yogurt sauce..."

Ingredients: fresh ground pepper, eggs...

Ingredients: dried rosemary, fresh parsley...

"These are the well-known Turkish Kofta, delicious little meat balls or patties. You can make them with beef, but lamb is traditional and makes them very special."

Ingredients: lean ground lamb, pepper...

"We travel to Turkey every year in April for a holiday. This recipe is as close as we can get to the hummus we enjoy each year during our stay there."

Ingredients: ground red chili pepper, salt & fresh ground pepper...

"A refreshing dish that usually takes place of a plate of salad. Very refreshing on hot summer days. Can be used as an appetizer or as a dip."

Ingredients: cucumbers, dried mint...

"From Saad Fayed, Turkish coffee is famed for the way it is made. It is prepared in an ibrik, a small coffee pot that is heated. Sugar is added during the brewing process, not after, so the need for a serving spoon is eliminated. Cream or milk is never added to Turkish coffee, and sugar is optional. It is always served in demitasse cups. In some regions,..."

Ingredients: ground cardamom, ground coffee...

"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 classic salad is a wonderful combination of textures and flavors. The saltiness of the cheese is balanced by the refreshing salad vegetables." From Around the World Cookbook. Posted for Zaar World Tour 2006."

Ingredients: cucumbers, feta cheese...

"We actually had this during our last trip to Turkey. This recipe is incredibly simple and easy to prepare - exactly as it is intended to be. Olives may be used as a garnish, if desired."

Ingredients: pepper, lemon juice, olive oil...

"Growing up with parents who were born in Cyprus (Turkish Speaking). I was basically taught how to make Turkish Coffee which is called Kahve at a young age (well old enough to safely be around flames from the stove). Kahve is traditionally prepared in a small long handled pot narrowing on at the top this is called cazve. Kahve is ideally made one cup..."

Ingredients: milk, cold water...

"Really good. From The Complete Middle East Cookbook By Tess Mallos. This is really nice served with Cucumber Salad With Yogurt (Middle East, Palestine)."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, eggplants...

"I've made this a few times now, it's quick, and better than take-aways. Be sure to use the lemon, it really adds to the dish."

Ingredients: ground cumin, Turkish bread...

"From theGutsyGourmet.net. Beautifully colored, scented and flavored candy for a special occasion."

Ingredients: food coloring, lemons...