Eish al-Saraya (Syrian Dessert) 15 slices bread 2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons orange blossom and rose water Cream 2 small packages whipping cream 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon orange blossom water 1 cup chopped raw ...

Falafel (Deep Fried Fava Beans or Chickpeas) 2 cups dried fava beans or chick peas 1 medium onion, chopped finely 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon coriander 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped ...

Fatayer Dough 1 1/2 cups warm water 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 1/4 teaspoon yeast 1/4 cup oil 2 teaspoons salt 1 egg 5 cups bread flour Spinach Filling 2 large bunches spinach, finely chopped 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 cup parsley, ...

Fava Bean Rounds (Falafel — Egypt) 2 cups water 1 cup dried white fava or garbanzo beans (chickpeas)* 1 egg 1 small red onion, minced 3 tablespoons minced parsley 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ...

Fesenjun 3 pounds chicken pieces 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons shortening 2 cups water 2 cups ground walnuts 1 cup pomegranate syrup 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 to 1 cup granulated sugar (depending on taste) Poultry seasoning Pepper Sauté ...

Feteer bel Asaag (Pastry with Ground Meat - Egypt) 1 large onion chopped 1 pound super lean ground beef 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 cups water Salt and pepper 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts) optional 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 1 ...

Fish with Cumin Paste 1 1/2 pounds scrod or red snapper fillets 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cloves garlic, cut into ...

Fresh Herb and Tomato Salad (Sabzi Khordan — Iran) 3 large tomatoes, sliced 1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves 2 scallions (with tops), sliced 1/4 cup crumbled feta ...

Fritters in Syrup Mesopotamian breads and desserts have, for a long time, been made into anatomical shapes, such as lips, a woman's breast or a heart. You can use your creativity. Syrup 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon lemon ...

Gananch Lupia (Green Beans — Armenian) 8 cloves garlic 2 pounds lamb chops, salted 1 1/4 cups water 1 tablespoon margarine 1 1/2 onions, slivered 16 ounces tomato sauce 2 pounds fresh green beans (cut French-style) 25 ounces beef broth Cook garlic, ...