
FALAFEL (Fried Chick Pea Patties)
Throughout the Middle East, you will see street vendors with oversized woks frying Falafel and making sandwiches for hungry shoppers.…

LUBIA BI ZEIT (Green Bean and Tomato Stew)
Place oil, onion, garlic and ATHENIAN GARDEN SPICE in a medium saucepan and sauté over moderately high heat until onion…

MEATLESS SHEIKH EL MAHSHI (Stuffed Eggplant Boats)
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Prepare Boats: Cut stems off the eggplants. Cut them in half lengthwise and then in…

MEATLESS MALFOOF (Cabbage Rolls)
Follow directions in the Meatless Dolmades recipe for preparing the filling. Prepare Cabbage: Rinse cabbage and remove core. Place in…

MEATLESS DOLMADES (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Meatless Dolmades are popular as a main dish or as part of a large buffet. They are often served cold…

POTATO KIBBIE BALLS
This meatless version of the classic dish, Kibbie is flavorful and satisfying. It is delicious freshly fried and great as…

ORTHODOX CHURCH MEMORIAL WHEAT
This wheat, which is called AMMAH or RAHMEE in Arabic and KOLIVA in Greek, is offered in the Eastern Orthodox…

POTATO AND ONION OMELET
My daughter Mona often prepares this nourishing quick meal for her seven children at the end of a busy day.…

HOT AND SPICY SHOESTRING FRIES
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a shallow baking pan with parchment, or use foil and spray with non-stick spray.…
LEBANESE HASH BROWNS
Scrub potatoes and pat dry. Grate or dice finely. Heat butter or oil in a large, shallow non-stick frying pan.…