Stuffed squash, courgette, marrow, mahshi, or zucchini is a dish common in the region of the former Ottoman Empire from the Balkans to the Levant and Egypt, a kind of dolma. It consists of various kinds of squash or zucchini stuffed with rice and sometimes meat and cooked on the stovetop or in the oven. The meat version is served hot, as a main course. The meatless […]
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Revani Greek Cake
Revani 1 cup butter (whipped) 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs (separated) 2 cups flour 1 cup milk 1 cup farina (cooked) 1 tsp baking powder Syrup 3 cups sugar 2 cups water 1/2 cup lemon juice Preheat oven to 350° Place butter in bowl and beat with electric mixer. Add a little sugar […]
Menazzeleh (Unusual Meat Pie)
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Menazzeleh (Unusual Meat Pie)
Menazzeleh (Unusual Meat Pie) 1 pound beef (chopped) 1 large onion (chopped) 1 clove garlic (minced) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 2 tomatoes (peeled and chopped) 1/3 cup parsley (finely cut) 1/2-1 teaspoon cumin 2 tablespoons mint or dill (chopped) 4 egg (beaten) Brown the chopped beef, onion, and […]
Mjdara (lentil potage)
Mjdara (lentil potage) 2 cups lentils 2/3 cup rice ½ cup olive oil 2 large onions salt & pepper Pick over carefully the lentils. Put on stove in 1½ quarts cold water. Boil until quite done. Add uncooked rice. Leave on stove until rice is done, stirring occasionally. Cut up finely the onion and cook […]



