DAY Recipe

Fattoosh Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

INGREDIENTS
2(6-inch) pita loaves with pockets
1 1/2tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1teaspoon pomegranate molasses (optional)
1/3cup extra-virgin olive oil
1cup fresh flat-leaf parsley,torn if large
1/2cup fresh mint, [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions , chopped
10 garlic cloves , chopped
1 (14ounce)can diced tomatoes
4 carrots , sliced
2 medium potatoes , peeled and cut in 1 inch cubes
1/2 bunch parsley , cleaned and tied with string
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 medium zucchini , cut in 1/2 inch dice
1 (8ounce)can artichoke hearts , drained and quartered
1 (15ounce)can garbanzo beans , drained and rinsed
1 cup plain yogurt

DIRECTIONS

In a medium casserole, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook onions, stirring occasionally until golden, 4-5 minutes.
Add [...]

INGREDIENTS

1/2 kg ground lamb
1 kg firm tomatoes , finely chopped
5 medium onions , finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash ground cayenne pepper
1 dash ground cinnamon
1 dash ground allspice
2 tablespoons butter , diced
2 tablespoons yoghurt
1 tablespoon sesame paste (Tahinah)
1 tablespoon thickened pomegranate juice (if available)
4 tablespoons fried pine nuts

DIRECTIONS

Mix well meat, tomatoes, onion and spices. Add yoghurt, sesame paste and pomegranate. Mix all with fried pine nuts. Add butter.
For Dough (check out my recipe #263355 for Ajeen) Divide dough into walnut size balls. Roll between hand palms to smooth.
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INGREDIENTS

4 heads garlic , cloves separated and peeled
1 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups olive oil

DIRECTIONS

In the container of a blender, combine the garlic cloves, lemon juice and salt. Blend at medium speed until smooth. Continue blending while pouring olive oil into the blender in a thin stream.
The mixture should become thick and white like salad dressing.
Store refrigerated in a glass container.

Serves 6 as an entrée.

INGREDIENTS
3 russet (baking) potatoes (about 1/2 pound each), scrubbed, patted dry, and rubbed with vegetable oil

2 teaspoons cornstarch

2 1/4 cups plain yogurt

1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1 1/2 [...]