The New Middle Eastern Vegetarian: Modern Recipes from Vegestan
Preserved lemon guacamole
This is a fusion dish of guacamole spruced up with preserved lemon. Guacamole is a classic Mexican dip with enough variations to fill a...
Steak with "Baghdad Café" butter
Baharat spice is a mixture of sweet spices that is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine and found in almost every home. Baharat literally...
Imam biyaldi or Turkish twice cooked eggplant with preserved lemon scented couscous
The first time I had Imam Biyaldi was at a small cafe near Taksim Square in Istanbul, one of my favorite cities. I love eggplant, but...
Persian potato patties with garlic chives
Kookoo, also spelt as kuku, is the Persian answer to a lovely egg dish. The French have omelettes, the Italians frittatas, the Spanish...
Chilled yogurt and saffron soup (Khatyk shurva va zafaran)
This is a loaded chilled yogurt soup. Usually yogurt soups are subtle and tend to be plain, not in this case. Yogurt is one of the most...
Potato kibbeh stuffed with spinach, mozzarella and pine nuts
Kibbeh is a characteristic dish across the Middle East. Every country has its unique version, one they are proud of and love. Kibbeh is...
Spinach, turmeric and golden raisin dip (Borani-e esfenaj)
Borani is a Persian appetizer or dip and an essential dish on any table. It has limitless variations, from plain spiced yoghurt to...
Fresh herb stew with lamb (or mutton) and dried Omani lime
Persian culture is defined by stunning stews, numerous and complex. These stews and thick soups form the basis of the cuisine and the...