ARTICLES For Middle Eastern

Plum, Rum and Almond Upside Down Cake

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BURNT EGGPLANT AND YOGURT DIP OTTOLENGHI

WITH 4 COMMENTS

Ottolenghi's delicious variation on baba ghanoush. Burnt eggplant, greek yogurt, lemon juice and a splash of pomegranate molasses is fabulous with roasted butternut squash, pita bread and crudites.

OTTOLENGHI’S MAQLUBA

WITH 27 COMMENTS

A Middle Eastern vegetable, chicken and rice torte, that translates to "upside-down." Think of it like a savory pineapple upside down cake chock full of tomatoes, cauliflower and eggplant.

HERBED YOGURT AND CUCUMBER SAUCE

WITH 2 COMMENTS

Middle Eastern yogurt and cucumber sauce makes a cool addition to a mezzah platter. Begin with yogurt, cucumbers, lemon and garlic and add a variety of spices and herbs to suit your palate.

SPICED CHICKPEA SALAD OTTOLENGHI

WITH NO COMMENTS

A Middle Eastern mezzah platter filled with spiced chickpeas, fried halloumi cheese, a vegetable salad, pita bread and olive oil and za'atar for dipping. Serve as appetizers or a meal.

ZA’ATAR AND LEMON GRILLED CHICKEN

WITH 6 COMMENTS

Za'atar and lemon-marinated chicken is easy and scrumptiously good. Plan on marinating the chicken overnight, and then throw it on the grill before serving. Be sure to make extra for salads and sandwiches later!

SPINACH SALAD WITH DATES, ALMONDS AND SUMAC PITA CROUTONS