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Manti Dumplings
These Manti Dumplings are a creative variation on the traditional Armenian dish manti. While manti are actually Armenian dumplings, these are more Asian-style dumplings. They encompass all the flavors we know and love from the original recipe.
Sulu Manti (Manti Soup)
Sulu Manti (Manti Soup) is an Armenian soup featuring beef-stuffed dumplings simmered in a tomato broth. It's the ultimate bowl of comfort on a cold winter's day.
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Sini Manti (Armenian Baked Lamb Manti)
Crunchy-crisp baked lamb dumplings in a rich, aromatic broth.
Sini Kofte (Baked Kofte)
A classic Middle Eastern dish, Sini Kofte (Turkish) or Kibbeh bil Sanieh (Lebanese) is a layered, baked kofte. It features a beef and bulgur mixture as the base and topping, and a cooked ground beef mixture as the filling.
Matzoon Cookies (Armenian Yogurt Cookies)
These Armenian Yogurt Cookies are a bit reminiscent of muffin tops! They have a cakey, muffin-like interior with crunchy walnuts and sugary, crisp edges.
Armenian Khalkha (Simit/Kekhke)
An Armenian savory cookie that goes by many names: Khalkha / Simit / Kekhke. If you ask Armenians (I did) what they call it, you'll get a lot of different answers, but we are unified in loving these cookies! There are sweet versions too, but this is the savory one my family prefers.
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Lahmajun (Armenian Flatbread With Spiced Lamb)
These thin, chewy-crisp flatbreads—often called “Armenian pizza” by non-Armenians—are easy to make at home and best when eaten hot from the oven.
Armenian Meatball Soup (Sulu Kofte)
This Armenian Meatball Soup, Armenian kufta (kofta) soup or sulu kofte, is the ultimate bowl of comfort. Tiny beef-and-bulgur meatballs are poached in a lemony, tomato-laced broth, and finished with dried mint to create this family favorite!
Armenian Gata
Gata is easily one of the most beloved Armenian desserts. It's a pastry with similarities to both croissants and rugelach, but with a personality of its own. Crisp on the outside, flaky within, with spirals of vanilla-laced sweetness throughout, it's a divine dessert any time of year.
Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves with Meat and Rice)
The ubiquitous term in various cultures for stuffed grape leaves is Dolma. This is actually a dish of many names and variations. This version features a savory meat and rice filling! Top it with a creamy yogurt and garlic sauce, and you'll surely fall in love with these wrapped morsels.
These homemade baked Manti (Sini Manti) are traditional Armenian dumplings. They feature a savory beef filling, and a luscious yogurt-garlic sauce.
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Hummus with Lamb
Take plain hummus to another level with this classic variation found in the Middle East that tops it with tasty minced lamb.
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Hummus Kawarma (Lamb) with Lemon Sauce from 'Jerusalem'
Here's a tahini-rich recipe for hummus along with two variations, Musabaha (warm chickpea topping) and Kawarma (fried chopped lamb). For the most show-stopping of hummus dishes, take the extra time and prepare the Kawarma. Freshly chopped lamb neck meat is marinated in warm spices, za'atar, vinegar, mint, and parsley before it's fried in butter.
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Salata Falahiyeh (Palestinian or Farmers Salad)
If all you have at home are tomatoes, onion, and mint, you can enjoy a very delicious salad.
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Fattoush With Crunchy Flatbread Ribbons
A fresh take on the classic Middle Eastern fattoush salad - piled high with crunchy flatbread ribbons which is everybody's favourite part! On the table in 15 minutes.
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Braised Chickpeas and Vegetables with Couscous, Harissa Yogurt, and Soft Eggs from 'Flour, Too'
Couscous is a wonderful pantry staple. It's the fastest pasta (or any starchy grain) I know how to cook, and its fluffy texture and mild flavor pair well with just about anything you throw at it. In Joanne Chang's new cookbook Flour, Too, she steams the pasta with a rainbow of summer vegetables and a couple of cups of slowly braised chickpeas. Not content with this everyday flavor profile, Chang flavors the dish with North African flair.
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Couscous and Mograbiah With Oven-Dried Tomatoes From 'Ottolenghi'
Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi's cafe, Ottolenghi, serves a multitude of grain-based salads. Many are rice, barley, or couscous-based. This version in their recently re-released cookbook, however, stood out for its inclusion of mograbiah, a Middle Eastern semolina pasta much like Israeli couscous or Sardinian fregola.
Yalanchi (Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves)
These vegetarian stuffed grape leaves (yalanchi aka sarma) are Mediterranean favorites! With a vibrant herb and lemon-infused rice filling, they are perfect as appetizers, snacks, or even part of a meze platter.
Mediterranean Pearled Couscous Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
This 30 minute, meatless pearled couscous salad with Feta and lemon vinaigrette is perfect for a light dinner or as a summer side dish. Great for picnics!
Middle Eastern Roasted Eggplant with Couscous
Middle Eastern Roasted Eggplant with Couscous - 15 minutes prep for this fragrant melt-in-your-mouth eggplant piled high with a fresh couscous. Divine starter or as a meal. (Vegan Tahini Drizzle recipe included as an alternative to dolloping yoghurt on!)