Simit

For the dough you will need: 3 cups of all purpose flour, 1/2 cup of olive oil, 1 cup of lukewarm water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of yeast, 1/2 tablespoon of Mahleb (optional) For the topping you will need: One cup of water, 1/2 cup of molasses, 2 cups of…

Kofta Kebab

What you will need: Cumin, paprika, red chili powder, salt, black pepper, 2 medium onions, 1/2 a red bell pepper, 10 fresh mint leaves, 1/2 a bunch of parsley, 3.5 lbs of 80% lean ground beef Instructions: The seasonings are: 1 1/2 tsp cumin, 1 1/2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp red chili, 3 tsps salt,…

Artichoke Bottoms

You will need: artichoke bottoms (can be frozen or carved), lemons, black pepper, cinnamon, all spice (or 7 spice), 1 onion, salt, frozen peas, pine nuts, olive oil, butter, flour, chicken stock, 1 pound of ground beef Instructions: First, make the stuffing by sautéing one minced onion in butter until fragrant Add 1 pound ground…

Roasted Potatoes

You will need: Garlic, baby potatoes or full (your choice), olive oil, onion powder, black pepper, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, cherry tomatoes, dried oregano, cayenne pepper (optional) Instructions: Cut the potatoes in half using baby potatoes or in cubes if using regular ones Season potatoes with: 1 tsp of garlic 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2-…

Muhammara, Roasted Pepper Walunt Dip

What you will need: 3 roasted red bell peppers, 3 garlic cloves, 1 small onion, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 3/4 cup olive oil, 1 tsp red pepper paste (optional), 1 1/2 tbsp pomegranate molasses, 1 cup toasted walnut, a food processor In the bowl of the food processor, pulse walnuts Cut the three roasted peppers…