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"I am fortunate to work at a place where the manager of the cafeteria is a Moroccan native. Our mutual love of food has resulted in endless exchange of recipes, spices and samplings. (Indeed, some of the items now served in the cafeteria are recipes from this site.) One one occasion, I was lucky enough to be able to share in the lunch he prepared..."

Ingredients: chives, pepper, eggs...

"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...

"This recipe is quick and easy. Its one of my favorite dishes. Serve with a side of rice and a great salad. 7/12/06 - recipe has been amended."

Ingredients: fresh parsley, garlic powder...

"I have made this twice now and I love it."

Ingredients: warm water, potatoes, rice...

"This is a very popular dish in Iran. This recipe is from a friend who lived in Iran many years ago."

Ingredients: ground turmeric, yellow split peas...

"This classic Arabian dish is Saudi Arabian in origin, and is believed to originate from the nomadic Bedouin tribes centuries ago. Arabic cuisine has its roots in tent cookery. Nomadic tribes could use only transportable foods such as rice and dates, or their nomadic stock like sheep and camels in their recipes. As the caravans journeyed throughout..."

Ingredients: fresh coriander, fresh mint...

"An exquisite Iranian dish."

Ingredients: cilantro, cooking oil...

"This is mostly greens and very little egg.

This recipes makes a lot extra so you can have greens kept in the freezer to pull out and add egg to make in a jiffy.

Half a mixing bowl of greens will yield one Kuku omelette for 2 people or slice like pizza and serve for appetizers with pita bread."

Ingredients: cilantro, pepper...

"Delicious with Stuffed Zucchini in Tomato Sauce or Kousa. Persian like I believe though this was inspired by a modification of Iraquian Rice With Potato Crust (Zwt3) which I don't believe is actually Iraqi."

Ingredients: garlic cloves, potatoes...

"Beautiful cherry pilaf that is lightly sweetened. The cherries will stain the rice a light pink color - it looks so pretty!

Cilantro is known as coriander outside of the USA."

Ingredients: sliced almonds, tart cherries...

"Khoresh Bademjan is one of the more popular types or khoresh, which is a sauce including meats and vegetables that is served over fragrant rice. It is not really like a stew, since stews are served on their own, but the sauce resembles stew and those who enjoy stew will probably enjoy this as well.
Recipe adapted from a recipe by Barb."

Ingredients: cinnamon, eggplants...

"This is delicious rice! I adore the barberries in this. This is excellent served with Iranian Chicken With Turmeric, Saffron, and Lemon Juice or you can add some cooked chicken as you layer the rice. "There are a couple of different ways to make Zereshk Polow. Some folks layer the rice with zereshk (barberries) and steam them together while others simply make a chelow and add the zereshk..."

Ingredients: mixed spice, rice, sea salt...

"A spicy Persian salad that is served warm with a sprinkling of herbs. You can use chickpeas, or a variety of other beans in this dish."

Ingredients: pepper, cumin seeds...

"Similar to an Italian frittata or an Arab eggah; it's thick and fluffy, and stuffed with herbs, vegetables, or meat. It may be eaten hot or cold — it keeps well in the refrigerator for two or three days. Served
as an appetizer, side dish, or light main dish with yogurt or salad and bread.
Kukus are traditionally made on the stovetop,..."

Ingredients: ground cumin, ground cardamom...