Afghan Chicken Kabobs Servings: 4 1 cup yogurt 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon ground red or black pepper 3 tablespoons garlic, finely minced 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into chunks Flatbread such as lavash, pita or flour ...

Arabic Bread 5 to 5 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons salt 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 1/2 to 4 cups water 2 packages active dry yeast Mix flour, salt, oil and yeast (to be mixed into the flour like baking powder) together and work in the ...

Armenian Noodles and Rice (Pilav) 1 cup uncooked fine egg noodles 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 1/2 cups water 1 cup uncooked long grain rice 1 1/4 teaspoons salt Dash of pepper Minced parsley Break noodles into 1-inch pieces if necessary. Cook and ...

Atter (Syrup) This is the standard holy syrup that Arabs pour over most things sweet. This syrup is used for a number of Middle Eastern pastries and treats. It will keep for a very long time stored covered in the refrigerator. 3 cups granulated ...

Avocado and Grapefruit Salad 2 large ripe avocados 2 grapefruit Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup olive oil Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste Prepare dressing with some lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Peel and slice the avocados and drop immediately ...

Bean and Sesame Seed Spread (Hummus) This is also known as "hummus bitahini." 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained 1/2 cup sesame seed 1 clove garlic, cut into halves 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt Snipped parsley Pocket ...

Black Rice Pudding Black rice turns its cooking liquid purple, and this rich, creamy pudding will become a luscious lavender. 1 cup raw black rice 2 1/4 cups water 1 1/2 cups half-and-half 3/4 cup canned cream of coconut 1/2 teaspoon rose water or ...

Bongatsa (Custard Filled Pastry) Pastry 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted, clarified butter 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough Custard 9 cups milk 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract 3/4 cup Cream of ...

Bulgur Pilaf with Tomatoes (Burghul bi Banadoura) 1 large onion, chopped 5 tablespoons vegetable or extra-virgin olive oil 3 cups coarse-ground bulgur, washed in cold     water and drained 1 pound tomatoes, peeled and chopped 2 ...

Cheese-Stuffed Eggplant (Jordan) 2 (1 pound) eggplants 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup olive oil 8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 cup salted peanuts 1 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs 2 ...