No, this is not an actual Middle Eastern dish. This is the conglomeration of what can I make for dinner with a chicken carcass, the preserved lemons sitting in the back of the fridge, the kale and roasted garden tomatoes stashed in the freezer, and that a small jar of baharat lurking in the back…
Tag: Middle Eastern
Pita
It has been way too hot for bread baking lately so I have been searching for grill friendly alternatives. I finally settled on making pita. I have made pita once before, and remember them turning out pretty well and the recipe being fairly easy. Time to give it another go. A bread or pizza stone…
Turkey Kofta
Healthy, easy, and fresh, turkey kofta are a summer favorite in my family – spiced turkey meatballs tucked into a warm and toasty pita alongside of fresh garden vegetables, creamy hummus, and pickled red onions – what’s not to like? This is a Americanized version of a Middle Eastern classic. Ingredients for Turkey Kofta: 1…
Hummus
Homemade hummus is easy to make and gives you some control over the seasoning of your hummus and which ingredients you choose to add to it. A lot of store-bought hummus has unnecessary oils and preservatives in it to provide for the creamy texture and a longer shelve life. I get my creamy texture by…
The Ephemeral Bee 