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Plum, Rum and Almond Upside Down Cake

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EGGPLANT, POMEGRANATE AND FARRO SALAD
0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5 WITH NO COMMENTS
This eggplant, pomegranate and farro salad is dressed with a lemon and garlic tahini sauce and garnished with fresh herbs and pistachios.
SAM SIFTON’S CHICKEN SHAWARMA
1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5 WITH NO COMMENTS
Sam Sifta’s nearly 19,000 5-star recipe for Chicken Shawarma is beautiful, delicious and very versatile. Suitable for weeknight dinners or casual dinner parties. You can even convert this recipe to make incredible tacos.
SWEET POTATO HUMMUS WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS
2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5 WITH ONE COMMENT
This umami-rich sweet potato humus is the very definition of comfort food. The good news is it is very healthy as well as delicious.
SLOW BRAISED POMEGRANATE LAMB SHANKS
4 votes, average: 5.00 out of 54 votes, average: 5.00 out of 54 votes, average: 5.00 out of 54 votes, average: 5.00 out of 54 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5 WITH 4 COMMENTS
These intensely flavorful lamb shanks are slow braised in orange juice and pomegranate syrup. The recipe can be made for a special dinner for two or can be expanded for a large dinner party.
FULLY LOADED ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD
5 votes, average: 4.20 out of 55 votes, average: 4.20 out of 55 votes, average: 4.20 out of 55 votes, average: 4.20 out of 55 votes, average: 4.20 out of 5 WITH NO COMMENTS
This fully loaded Israeli couscous salad is bursting with fruit, nuts, herbs and vegetables. It is every bit as delicious as it is healthy.
ALMOND HUMMUS
3 votes, average: 3.67 out of 53 votes, average: 3.67 out of 53 votes, average: 3.67 out of 53 votes, average: 3.67 out of 53 votes, average: 3.67 out of 5 WITH 2 COMMENTS
Almond butter hummus is made with almond butter instead of traditional tahini. It is smooth, delicious and great for anyone with sesame allergies or sensitivity. This recipe includes great tips for
LEBANESE CINNAMON CHICKEN RICE
7 votes, average: 3.57 out of 57 votes, average: 3.57 out of 57 votes, average: 3.57 out of 57 votes, average: 3.57 out of 57 votes, average: 3.57 out of 5 WITH 18 COMMENTS
This traditional Lebanese cinnamon rice and chicken dish is called Riz bi-Djaj. It is served on Easter and special occasions.
ZA’ATAR CHICKEN KABOBS WITH ZUCCHINI & RED ONION
0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5 WITH NO COMMENTS
Za'atar and lemon juice gives these easy chicken, zucchini and onion kabobs a Middle Eastern vibe. Serve with tabouli, pita and some baba ghanoush or tzatziki sauce.
TABOULI
3 votes, average: 4.67 out of 53 votes, average: 4.67 out of 53 votes, average: 4.67 out of 53 votes, average: 4.67 out of 53 votes, average: 4.67 out of 5 WITH NO COMMENTS
Loaded with fresh herbs and vegetables, tabouli is an easy dish that can be eaten as a side, or by adding protein can make a complete and satisfying meal.
MAQLUBA RECONSTRUCTED
1 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 5 WITH NO COMMENTS
Traditional maqluba is reconstructed by roasting the vegetables instead of frying them. Za'atar, sumac and cumin season the dish for a fresh take on this rice and vegetable upside-down torte.
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