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07:30AM September 17, 2016 - by: asma

Paskha

Pascha, Pashka, Pasha

(Russian) (0 )

This is a festive dish. This is usually molded into the form of a truncated pyramid. In addition to the main ingredient (tvorog), additional ingredients, such as butter, eggs, heavy or sour cream, raisin, almonds, vanilla, spices, and candied fruits can be used.

07:20AM September 17, 2016 - by: asma

Pelmeni

(Russian) (0 )

These are dumplings consisting of a filling wrapped in thin, unleavened dough. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P…

07:13AM September 17, 2016 - by: asma

Olivier Salad

Салат Оливье

(Russian) (0 )

This is a traditional salad dish in Russian cuisine. It is usually made with diced boiled potatoes, carrots, brined dill pickles, green peas, eggs, celeriac, onions, diced boiled chicken (or sometimes ham or bologna sausage), tart apples, with salt, pepper, and mustard added to enhance …

07:06AM September 17, 2016 - by: asma

Okroshka

(Russian) (0 )

This is a cold soup of Russian origin. The classic soup is a mix of mostly raw vegetables (like cucumbers, radishes and spring onions), boiled potatoes, eggs, and a cooked meat such as beef, veal, sausages, or ham with kvass, which is a non-alcoholic (1.5% …

06:53AM September 17, 2016 - by: asma

Lymonnyk

limonnik

(Russian) (0 )

This is a kind of pie which is usually made from lemon,sugar and pastry.This lemon pie is counted among in one of the best pie’s of russia, due to its popularity and of its great lemony taste.

06:43AM September 17, 2016 - by: asma

Kasha

(Polish) (Russian) (0 )

This is a dish made of any kind of grains boiled in water or milk, possibly with additives, i.e., a porridge.

06:33AM September 17, 2016 - by: asma

Dressed Herring

Herring Under The Fur Coat, Селедка под ш…

(Russian) (0 )

This is a layered salad composed of diced pickled herring covered with layers of grated boiled vegetables (potatoes, carrots, beet roots), chopped onions, and mayonnaise. Some variations of this dish include a layer of fresh grated apple while some do not. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D…

03:53PM September 16, 2016 - by: asma

Coulibiac

(Russian) (0 )

This dish usually filled with salmon or sturgeon, rice or buckwheat, hard-boiled eggs, mushrooms, onions, and dill. The pie is baked in a pastry shell, usually of brioche or puff pastry. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C…

03:43PM September 16, 2016 - by: asma

Toum

toumya

(Egyptian) (Lebanese) (-Levantine-) (0 )

This is a garlic sauce. It is used as a dip, especially with French fries and chicken, and in Levantine sandwiches, especially those containing chicken.

03:37PM September 16, 2016 - by: asma

Tahini

Tahina

(Greek) (Iranian) (Israeli) (Lebanese) (-Levantine-) (0 )

This is a condiment made from toasted ground hulled sesame seeds.

03:29PM September 16, 2016 - by: asma

Jujeh Kebab

Joojay kebob, Joojeh kabab, Jujeh Kabab

(Iranian) (1 )

This consists of grilled chunks of chicken which are sometimes with bone and other times without bone. This is one of the most common and popular dishes of Iran. It is common to marinate the chunks in minced onion, lemon juice and sometimes saffron. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J…

03:21PM September 16, 2016 - by: asma

Shish Taouk

(Egyptian) (Lebanese) (Turkish) (0 )

This is a traditional marinated chicken shish kebab.

03:12PM September 16, 2016 - by: asma

Shanklish

shinklish, shankleesh, sorke, surke

(-Levantine-) (0 )

Shanklish is a type of cow's milk or sheep milk cheese. It is typically formed into balls of approximately 6 cm diameter, which are often covered in za'atar and Aleppo pepper, and then aged and dried. The most common spice is thyme, thus giving the …

03:01PM September 16, 2016 - by: asma

Qatayef

Qatayef, Katayef

(Egyptian) (-Levantine-) (0 )

This is commonly served during the month of Ramadan, a sort of sweet dumpling filled with cream or nuts. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Q…

02:47PM September 16, 2016 - by: asma

Makdous

(-Levantine-) (0 )

These are oil cured eggplants.They are tiny, tangy eggplants stuffed with walnuts, red pepper, garlic, olive oil and salt. Sometimes chilli powder is added. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M…

02:39PM September 16, 2016 - by: asma

Sfiha

esfiha, esfirra

(Lebanese) (-Levantine-) (0 )

This is a pizza-like dish originating from the Levant. In contrast to the modern use of lamb or beef, traditional sfiha are open-faced meat pies made with ground mutton. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S…

08:29AM September 16, 2016 - by: asma

Kebbah

Kibbeh, Kibbe, Kebbah, Kubbeh, Kubbah, Ku…

(Lebanese) (-Levantine-) (0 )

This is a Levantine dish made of bulgur (cracked wheat), minced onions, and finely ground lean beef, lamb, goat or camel meat with Middle-Eastern spices . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K…

08:17AM September 16, 2016 - by: asma

Fried Cauliflower

zahra mekleyah

(Lebanese) (0 )

This is a vegetarian dish served cold or hot, consisting of fried cauliflower, often accompanied by tahini sauce, lettuce, parsley and tomatoes, served on pita bread or sliced bread, often grilled or toasted. Variations include curried and roasted cauliflower, bell peppers, or a garlic lemon …

08:04AM September 16, 2016 - by: asma

Fattoush

fattush, fatush, fattoosh, and fattouche

(Lebanese) (0 )

This is a bread salad made from toasted or fried pieces of pita bread combined with mixed greens and other vegetables, such as radishes and tomatoes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F…

07:58AM September 16, 2016 - by: asma

Batata Harra

(Lebanese) (0 )

This is a Lebanese vegetable dish. It consists of potatoes, red peppers, coriander, chili, and garlic which are all fried together in olive oil.