Category: Medieval Middle Eastern Redactions

December 10, 2009

Now this dish is a wonderful little piece. The meat can be used on it’s own as a main dish or as a side dish to be scooped up with bread , added to...

Agras Mumnalaha (Salted Buns) / Medieval Middle Eastern Redactions / Pancakes (Quata'if) and Biscuts (Khushkananaj)

December 10, 2009

When they say salty buns they weren’t kidding. Though I did use a bit more salt then might have been necessary; the buns do make a very salty base for sweet. I also liked...

Khaukhiyya (Meat with Plums) / Sour Dishes (Hawamid)

November 25, 2009

Khaukhiyya (Meat with Plums)

I have made this dish many times and each time a little differently. Each time I really love the results. The meat can change, the cooking can be with either fresh or pickled plums. ...

Qarasiya Mukhallala / Vegetarian Dishes (Sawadhij)

November 23, 2009

Qarasiya Mukhallala (Pickled Plums)

This is a seasonal dish/item. So while I actually do have pickled plums on hand I can’t show you how I made them…yet. I will update this with pictures as soon as I get...

Plain Dishes (Sawadhij) / Raihaniyya (Aromatic Herbs w/Meatballs)

November 22, 2009

Raihaniyya (Aromatic Herbs w/Meatballs)

Now by this time you may be thinking, “Hey, you’ve done a LOT of meatballs!” and you’d be right, I have done quite a few meatball dishes. There is a reason meatballs are well...

Plain Dishes (Sawadhij) / Stuffed Chicken Skin (Franken Chicken)

November 12, 2009

Franken Chicken

Stuffed Chicken Skin (also known as Franken Chicken) This recipe was done out of curiosity. I mean really how often do you go to a dinner party and say “OMG…that chicken is a STUFFED...

Makabib al-Yahud Meatballs in the style of the Jews

Makabib al-Yuhud (Jewish Meatballs)

November 6, 2009

Makabib al-Yahud Meatballs in the style of the Jews

Makabib al-Yahud (The meatballs of the Jews) This recipe starts with lean meat. The meat is not described as being kosher. Kosher is (per Wikipidea) “…in regard to land beasts (Hebrew:Behemoth), Deuteronomy and Leviticus...

Al-Madira Meat and Leeks / Meat Porridges (Hara'is) and Oven Dishes (Tannuriyyat)

October 25, 2009

Al-Madira (Meat and Leeks)

Al-Madira (Meat and Leeks) This translation is one of my favorites, a warm rich thick yogurt meaty dish that has wonderful flavors. A great winter or fall type of dish. It’s not quite chicken...

Hummus Kasa / Medieval Middle Eastern Redactions / Vegetarian Dishes (Sawadhij)

October 22, 2009

Hummus Kasa

Hummus Kasa Period hummus is very hearty. This is not the usual 5 ingredients and smooth hummus that many are use to today. Period hummus walks into a room and demands the best spot...