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Lebanon

Kibbeh

Lebanese Kibbeh Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 500g lean ground beef or lamb 1 cup fine bulgur wheat 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons pine nuts 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Salt and pepper, to taste […]

Lebanon

Houmous

Lebanese Houmous Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 2 cans (400g each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste) Juice of 1-2 lemons 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Salt, to taste Water, as needed Paprika, for garnish Chopped parsley, for […]

Egypt

Koshari

Koshari Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 cup elbow macaroni 1 can (400g) of cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed 4 large onions, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 can (400g) of crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato […]

Egypt

Fatta

Egyptian Fatta Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 500g lamb or beef, cubed 2 cups cooked rice 4 pita breads, toasted or fried 2 cups plain yogurt 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Salt and pepper to taste Ground cumin for garnish Chopped nuts (such […]

Egypt

Taameya

Egyptian Taameya Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 1 cup dried fava beans, soaked overnight 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Salt and pepper, to taste […]

Canada

Poutine

  Poutine Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, cut into fries 2 cups cheese curds, fresh if available 2 cups beef gravy (homemade or store-bought) Vegetable oil, for frying Salt, to taste Instructions: Prepare the Fries: Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into fries of your […]

UNITED STATES

Chili Con Carne

  Chili Con Carne Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 500g (1.1 lbs) ground beef 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bell pepper, diced 1 can (400g/14 oz) diced tomatoes 1 can (400g/14 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon […]

UNITED STATES

Louisiana Gumbo

Louisiana Gumbo Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 400g (14 oz) Andouille sausage, sliced 400g (14 oz) chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, chopped 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 large onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (400g/14 […]

Russia

Pelmeni

  Russian Pelmeni Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 400g (14 oz) ground beef 400g (14 oz) ground pork 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 eggs 1/2 cup water 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper, to taste Sour cream or melted butter, for serving Fresh parsley, chopped […]

Russia

Borscht

Russian Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 500g (1.1 lbs) beef chuck or stewing beef, diced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and grated 2 medium beets, peeled and grated 2 potatoes, peeled and diced 4 cups beef or vegetable broth 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 […]