Meats

MALFOOF (Cabbage Rolls)

Cabbage rolls take a little extra time to prepare, but they can be rolled and cooked a day before serving.…

DOLMADES (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Filling: Place the rice and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 7 to…

KIBBIE (Ground Meat with Bulgur, Onions and Pine Nuts)

Serve Baked Kibbie with Syrian Rice , Stuffed Grape Leaves , Tsatsiki  and a salad for a traditional Arabic “company’s…

TESBINA’S FAVORITE (Ground Meat with Tomatoes and Peas)

This recipe was my mother’s quick-fix meal when she was late with dinner and had a lot of hungry children…

KOOSAMAHSHI (Stuffed Squash)

The variety of squash used in the Middle East is a very light green and is sweeter tasting than our…

KIFTA BAKED WITH TAHINI SAUCE

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with non-stick spray. Prepare the Tahini Sauce using 2…

LUBIA BI LAHAM (Green Bean and Lamb Stew)

Trim lamb of excess fat and place in a large saucepan with olive oil, onion, salt, pepper and MIDDLE B…

KIFTA KABOBS (Ground Meat Kabobs)

Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Divide into 12 portions. Shape each portion into a sausage…

SOUVLAKI (Greek-style Shish-kabob)

Trim meat of all fat and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in a bowl with half of the Greek…

GREEK ROAST LEG OF LAMB

Cut slits into the leg of lamb and press slivers of garlic into the slits. Whisk together the olive oil,…