Semolina cake, sometimes called harissa or basbousa, is a Middle Eastern dessert. It is very popular in the Arabic-speaking world, with variants from Lebanon to Syria to Egypt and beyond. This recipe is a mashup of recipes from a variety of countries. INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup coarse semolina flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 tbsp baking powder…
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Beef Kofta
Adapted from a recipe by Rajin Chy. Kofta is a type of Middle Eastern meatball. It can also be made with lamb or poultry. Kofta can be found across the world in many forms, from Turkey to India. INGREDIENTS 1 lb. ground beef 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped 1 red onion, chopped and divided 1…
מכשי (Machshi)
Shared with The Kosher-Halal Cookbook by Sarah Cohen Shapiro “This is a recipe that both of my grandmothers made. My maternal grandmother was from Urmia, in Iran, and my paternal grandmother was Egyptian/Tunisian. We usually make this dish for Passover, and special occasions. It was very important for me to learn how to make it,…
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