Tabbouleh (Lebanese Salad) 2/3 cup bulghur 4 thinly sliced scallions 2 cups coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley (cilantro) 1/4 cup shredded mint 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup freshly ...

Tabuli (Lebanese Salad) 2 cups cracked wheat* 4 tomatoes, cut in wedges 4 bunches parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon dried or fresh mint * Available in gourmet section of most supermarkets ...

Tarator Sauce Serve this with fish. 1 cup walnuts 2 cloves garlic 1 slice white bread, crusts removed and soaked in water Juice of 1 lemon 2/3 cup olive oil Salt, to taste Grind walnuts, garlic and salt in a blender or mortar. Add bread, squeezed ...

Tell Kadahif (Armenian) Syrup 4 cups granulated sugar 3 cups water 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 2 pounds Kataifi* 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon cinnamon 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 3/4 pound butter, melted Boil water and sugar 10 ...

Tomato and Green Pepper Salad (Morocco) 3 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped 3 medium green bell peppers, coarsely chopped 1 medium cucumber, seeded and coarsely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 jalapeño pepper, minced 1/4 cup minced parsley 3 ...

Turkish Bread Rings (Simit) 2 package active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups warm water (105 to 115 degrees F) 1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled) 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 1/2 to 7 cups ...

Turkish Jelly Candies 1 ounce unflavored gelatine 1 cup cold water, divided Juice and grated rind of 1 orange Juice and grated rind of 1 lemon 1 cup chopped nuts 1 cup chopped raisins 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups granulated sugar Confectioners' ...

Wheat Soup (Ha-saa Al-Gereesh - Saudi Arabia) 3/4 pound meat 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup cracked wheat 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 6 tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 onions 2 tablespoons corn oil 4 cinnamon sticks 5 cups water Peel and ...

Yogurt This recipe comes from the Middle East, where plain yogurt is a common ingredient in everyday cooking. This is a handy substitute for sour cream, heavy cream and cream cheese. Makes about 9 cups. 2 quarts whole milk 1 cup plain yogurt 1 cup ...

Zalaabeh (Fritters) Syrup 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup water 1 tablespoon lemon juice 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons orange blossom water 1 leaf rose-lemon scented geranium (if available) Measure sugar into saucepan, add water and bring to ...