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Authentic Fatayer Jebin Recipe: Explore the Middle Eastern White Cheese Pie #BlogchatterFoodFest @blogchatter

Fatayer Jebin: The Delight of Middle Eastern White Cheese Pie Fatayer Jebin, also known as white cheese pie, is a beloved dish in Middle Eastern cuisine. This savory pastry is filled with a delectable mixture of white cheese and herbs, making it a favorite at family gatherings, festive occasions, and everyday meals. This article will explore the history, ingredients, preparation methods, and…

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Fatayas

Fatayas are a type of savory stuffed pastry that originated in Lebanon and are popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa. They are made by filling a piece of dough with a mixture of seasoned ground meat (often lamb or beef) and herbs, folding the dough into a triangle shape, and then baking until golden and crispy. They can be served as a snack or appetizer, and are often accompanied by…

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Koshari - Egypt's National Dish

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Hummus Recipe

Hummus Hummus is a Middle Eastern dip or spread typically made of tahini, chickpeas, herbs, and spices. It’s unsure exactly when and where hummus first appeared, but it’s suspected to date back at least to the 13th century. Hummus has increasingly gained popularity in the United States in the past two decades, becoming especially popular among vegans and vegetarians. Hummus as a dip, is has a…

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Vegan Shawarma

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Vegan Atayef (Middle Eastern Pancakes) 

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Pistachio + Dill Rice / Pesteh Polow (Vegan)

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Basbousa – Semolina Cake

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Foolproof Shakshuka Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large yellow onion, chopped

1 large red bell pepper or roasted red bell pepper, chopped

¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, reduce or omit if sensitive to spice

1 large can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, plus addition cilantro or parsley leaves for garnish

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

5 to 6 large eggs

½ cup crumbled feta

Crusty bread or pita, for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Warm the oil in a large, oven-safe skillet (preferably stainless steel) over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the onion, bell pepper, and salt. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are tender and turning translucent, about 4 to 6 minutes.

Add the garlic, tomato paste, cumin, paprika and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until nice and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.

Pour in the crushed tomatoes with their juices and add the cilantro. Stir, and let the mixture come to a simmer. Reduce the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook for 5 minutes to give the flavors time to meld.

Turn off the heat. Taste (careful, it’s hot), and add salt and pepper as necessary. Use the back of a spoon to make a well near the perimeter and crack the egg directly into it. Gently spoon a bit of the tomato mixture over the whites to help contain the egg. Repeat with the remaining 4 to 5 eggs, depending on how many you can fit. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper over the eggs.

Carefully transfer the skillet to the oven (it’s heavy) and bake for 8 to 12 minutes, checking often once you reach 8 minutes. They’re done when the egg whites are an opaque white and the yolks have risen a bit but are still soft. They should still jiggle in the centers when you shimmy the pan. (Keep in mind that they’ll continue cooking after you pull the dish out of the oven.)

Using oven mitts (both hands!), transfer the hot skillet to a heat-safe surface like the stove. Top with the crumbled feta, fresh cilantro leaves, and more red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve in bowls with crusty bread on the side.

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favorite sekanjabin

I grew up on the classic cold mint and apple cider, but I know some people will use different vinegar and will also add other stuff. What's your favorite and do you drink it hot or cold?

My sister and I are now on a mission to find a couple of combinations for a thing we're doing in our household, so I need your recommendations. Yes, I realize I can just google suggestions, but that's not what I want. I want to know what YOU personally have tried and liked and recommend.

If you have no idea what I'm talking about, BOY HAVE I GOT A TREAT FOR YOU.

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🎭 #torokatober2024 day 11/31: pumpkin 🎻

Quatre thought he was simply craving when he’d smelled it, until Trowa returns to their bedroom with a plate of sautéed pumpkin and some slices of flatbread.

“Ahmad sent us some pumpkins,” he explains, setting the tray over Quatre’s legs just as he sits upright. “So I tried the recipe Rashid gave you.” Quatre doesn’t let him finish talking when he shovels pumpkin and yogurt onto his flatbread and devours it.

He stares wildly at Trowa, chewing with gusto, tomato clinging to his lips.

Trowa chuckles and leans in to kiss them, but Quatre disses him for another hungry bite.

find the list of prompts here!

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Cucumber, Tomato, and Feta Salad

This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's refreshing and crunchy and has so much flavor when using fresh garden tomatoes and cucumbers! Unfortunately, any time my garden has a hint of anything edible, the local deer family gobbles it all instantly, so I have to rely on the fresh produce at our local market or my best friend who has a beautiful garden.

Cucumber, Tomato, Feta Salad 

2 seedless (English) cucumbers-chopped into small- medium sized chunks

1 large tomato- chopped chopped into small-medium sized chunks

2 scallions, chopped 

1 cup pitted Kalamata olives-sliced 

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1 tsp Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions: 

Combine chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, and scallions in a medium sized serving bowl. 

 Sprinkle the salt over the veggies and mix thoroughly.

Add olives, feta, parsley, and mint and stir gently. The feta should begin to break down a little and coat the cucumbers and tomatoes. 

In a separate bowl combine the olive oil and lemon juice. Whisk until the liquid comes together like a dressing.

Pour half the dressing over the veggies, mix in and taste. Everyone has different tastes, you can always add more if necessary, but it’s pretty impossible to remove dressing once it’s on!  If you don’t need the remaining dressing, store it in a sealed container in the fridge and use it within the week on a spinach and dried cranberry salad.

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Leblebi

Leblebi is a popular snack food in Turkey and some other Middle Eastern countries. It consists of roasted chickpeas that are typically seasoned with spices such as cumin and paprika. This recipe is a simple and flavorful take on the classic snack, with the addition of sautéed onion and garlic, tomato paste, and lemon juice. It’s a tasty and healthy way to enjoy chickpeas as a snack or appetizer,…

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Vermicelli Rice, also called Lebanese Rice or in Arabic (Ruz Be Alshereiah), is fluffy, buttery rice with toasted vermicelli pasta. It’s a popular Middle Eastern rice dish that goes well with stews and grilled meat.

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Gonna share the hummus recipe my mom gave me that I improved a bit because it's So Good:

1 full can of chickpeas including the water (200 grams)

2 tablespoons of raw tehini

½ teaspoon of cumin

½ teaspoon of salt

1-2 garlic cloves

One tablespoon of water

Blend together until smooth and it's literally the best hummus ever. Add olive oil and paprika on top. One pita will not be enough to finish everything just FYI.

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Middle Eastern Rice