Labneh (Lebanese Cream Cheese) Recipe

The Lebanese Recipes Kitchen Invites you to try Labneh (Lebanese Cream Cheese) Recipe. Enjoy Easy and healthy Lebanese food recipes and learn how to make Labneh (Lebanese Cream Cheese).

This is the Lebanese version of cream cheese, a lot tastier and lower in calories. Serve on a plate, sprinkled with olive oil, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers and mint. Or simply spread it like cream cheese on pita bread.


Ingredients

16 cups plain yogurt
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 cup olive oil

Preparation

1. Line a large colander with a cheesecloth. Stir salt into the yogurt, and pour the yogurt into the cheesecloth. Set the colander in the sink or bowl to catch the liquid that drains off. Leave to drain for 24 hours.
2. After draining for the 24 hours, transfer the resulting cheese to a bowl. Stir in the olive oil. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

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Middle Eastern Hummus with veg sticks Recipe

The Lebanese Recipes kitchen offers Middle Eastern Hummus with veg sticks Recipe. Enjoy easy and healthy vegetarian dishes and learn how to make Middle Eastern Hummus with veg sticks.

Ingredients

400g can rinsed and drained chickpeas
1 tbsp tahini paste
2 crushed garlic cloves
juice of 1 lemon
4 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp just-boiled water
1 tsp Marmite
sticks of carrot , cucumber, pepper and sesame flat breads to serve (see below)

FOR THE SESAME FLAT BREADS

200g self-raising flour
2 tbsp sesame seeds
a pinch of salt
a grind of black pepper

Preparation

1. Put the chickpeas, tahini and garlic cloves in a food processor and whizz until smooth. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, just-boiled water and Marmite. Whizz again until very smooth. Serve with sticks of carrot, cucumber and pepper and Sesame flat breads.
2. For the sesame flat breads, heat grill to high and dust a non-stick baking sheet with a little flour. Mix the self-raising flour, sesame seeds, a pinch of salt and a grind of black pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the natural yogurt and milk or water, then mix well to form a soft dough.
3. Divide the dough into 4 and press each piece into an oval approx 5mm thick. Place on the sheet and grill for 3 mins on each side until puffed and golden. Brush with a little olive oil before serving, if you like.

Nutrition Per Serving

190 kcalories, protein 5g, carbohydrate 14g, fat 13 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 4g, sugar 4.2g, salt 0.36 g

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Moroccan mince and rice - Moroccan mince and rice recipe

The Lebanese Recipes Kitchen invites you to try Moroccan mince and rice recipe. Enjoy Arabic Food and learn how to make super easy and tasty Moroccan mince and rice dish.

Ingredients (serves 4)

1 cup basmati rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
500g lamb mince
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1 tablespoon Middle Eastern seasoning (see note)
2 tablespoons chopped raisins
2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots
2/3 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Method

1. Cook rice following packet directions. Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add mince. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up mince, for 6 to 8 minutes or until browned. Add pine nuts and almonds. Cook, stirring, for 4 minutes or until golden.
2. Add seasoning, raisins and apricots. Cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add rice, parsley and lemon juice. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes
Middle Eastern seasoning is a mix of cumin, garlic, onion, turmeric, paprika, coriander, parsley, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. Use it for grilled meats, roasted vegetables and rice or couscous dishes.

Source
Super Food Ideas - October 2008, Page 42
Recipe by Kerrie Sun

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Lamb Burgers - Lamb Burgers Recipe

The Lebanese Recipes Kitchen invites you to try Lamb Burgers Recipe. Enjoy Middle Eastern food and learn how how to make tasty lamb burgers.

Ingredients (serves 4)

800g lamb mince
1 tablespoon Middle Eastern spice mix
olive oil cooking spray
4 small pocket pita breads
1 bunch rocket, torn
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
200g plain Greek-style yoghurt

Method

1. Combine mince and spice mix in a bowl. Mix with your hands until well combined. Divide mixture into 4 portions. Shape each into a 12cm (diameter) patty. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Heat a barbecue plate, frying pan or chargrill over medium heat. Spray with oil. Cook patties for 4 to 5 minutes each side or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Cover with foil and allow to stand for 5 minutes.
3. Split pocket breads about halfway through. Fill with rocket, tomato and patties. Serve with yoghurt.

Source
Super Food Ideas - September 2004, Page 68
Recipe by Tracy Rutherford

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Middle-eastern pies recipe - How to make Middle-eastern pies

The home of Lebanese Recipes Invites you to try Middle-eastern pies recipe. Enjoy Middle eastern food recipes and learn how to make tasty Middle-eastern pies.

Makes 4
Ingredients

1 medium eggplant
2 tbs olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
400g minced lamb
2 tsp each ground cumin, ginger, paprika
1 cinnamon stick
1 tbs tomato paste
410g can chopped tomatoes
100ml red wine
2 tbs finely chopped preserved lemon rind*
125ml (1/2 cup) thick Greek yoghurt
1 tbs chopped coriander

Pastry
2 cups plain flour, sifted
125g unsalted butter
1 egg
1 egg yolk, beaten

Method

1. Cut the eggplant into 1/2cm dice, sprinkle with salt and set aside for 30 minutes to degorge.
2. To make the pastry, place flour and butter in a food processor and process until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add egg and 1-2 tablespoons of water, and process until mixture forms a smooth ball. Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and fry for 1-2 minutes until just softened. Add garlic and lamb. Cook for 5 minutes until lamb has browned. Add spices and cook for 1 minute. Add tomato paste, tomatoes and wine, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
4. Rinse eggplant and squeeze dry in a tea towel. Heat remaining oil in a separate frying pan over medium-high heat. Add eggplant and fry for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towel, then add to lamb and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes until thick and pulpy. Cool slightly.
5. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease pans. Roll out pastry and divide into 4. Use to line pans, leaving 2cm overhanging. Spoon a quarter of the lamb mixture into each case and fold up pastry, pleating as you go. Brush with egg yolk, place on a baking tray and bake for 25 minutes until golden.
6. Combine lemon rind, yoghurt and coriander, and serve with the pies.

Notes

* Available from delicatessens.

Source
delicious. - May 2002, Page 145
Recipe by Valli Little

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Middle Eastern Fruit Cake Recipe - How to Make Middle Eastern Fruit Cake

The Lebanese recipes Kitchen (The home of Middle Eastern Food) invites you to try Middle Eastern Fruit Cake Recipe. Learn how to make Middle Eastern Fruit Cake and enjoy Middle Eastern food cooking.

Ingredients (serves 8)

250g pitted dates, roughly chopped
100g dried figs, roughly chopped
200g sultanas
100g shelled pistachio nuts
150g hazelnuts
Grated rind of 1 lemon
2/3 cup (100g) plain flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tbs cocoa powder
360g caster sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp rosewater*
2 cups mixed glace fruits and edible dried rosebuds*
Method

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 150°C. Grease and line a 25 x 10cm loaf pan.
2. 2. Place all dried fruits, nuts and lemon rind in a large bowl. Sift in flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and cocoa, and stir in 140g caster sugar. Beat eggs and vanilla until combined, add to fruit and nuts, and mix well. Pour into pan and bake for 1 hour or until a skewer inserted into centre comes out clean. Turn out onto a wire rack and cool.
3. 3. Place remaining sugar in a pan with 1 cup (250ml) water and stir over low heat until dissolved. Increase heat to high and boil for 10 minutes or until thick. Add rosewater. Pile glace fruits and rosebuds on top of cake. Drizzle with syrup. Cool before serving.

Notes

Rosewater is from gourmet food stores and selected supermarkets. Dried rosebuds are from Middle Eastern stores. Our are from Pariya Foods.

Source
delicious. - December 2003, Page 104
Recipe by Valli Little

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Middle Eastern rice pudding recipe - How to make Midle Eastern rice pudding

The Lebanese Recipes kitchen invites you to try Middle Eastern rice pudding recipe. Enjoy the Middle Eastern Cuisine and learn how to make wonderful rice pudding.

Ingredients (serves 4)

2 x 350g tubs Greek-style rice pudding
1/2 cup (125ml) thickened cream
2 tbs rosewater
1/2 tsp ground cardamom seeds
200g rose petal jam
2 tbs slivered pistachios, to garnish

Method

Heat the rice and cream gently in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the rosewater and cardamom. Warm the jam in the microwave or in a small saucepan over low heat. Divide rice among 4 warm bowls. Garnish with nuts and serve with warm rose petal jam.

Notes
Rosewater and rose petal jam are available from Middle Eastern food shops and selected supermarkets and delis

Source
delicious. - November 2007, Page 122
Recipe by Valli Little

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Middle Eastern rice and lamb salad recipe

The Lebanese Recipes Kitchen (The home of Middle Eastern food) invites you to try Middle Eastern rice and lamb salad recipe. Enjoy cooking delicious recipes and learn how to make Middle Eastern rice and lamb salad dish.
Ingredients (serves 4)

1/4 cup Moroccan spice mix
2 tablespoons olive oil
600g lamb backstraps
2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed
pinch of saffron
1/3 cup currants
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/3 cup Sunbeam slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

Orange dressing
2 oranges, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon cumin seeds

Method

1. Combine spice mix and oil in a ceramic bowl. Add lamb and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, if time permits. Meanwhile, cook rice following absorption method on packet. Remove from heat. Combine saffron and 1 tablespoon hot water in a cup. Add to rice and stir in with a fork. Cover and set aside to cool.
2. Make orange dressing: Place 1/2 cup orange juice, oil, honey, vinegar and cumin seeds in a screw-top jar. Secure lid and shake to combine.
3. Preheat barbecue grill on medium-high heat. Drain lamb. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes each side for medium or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate. Stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Thickly slice lamb.
4. Spoon saffron rice into a bowl. Add currants, apricots, almonds, parsley and lamb. Pour over orange dressing and toss gently to combine. Serve.
   

Notes
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Source
Super Food Ideas - December 2006, Page 66
Recipe by Alison Adams

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Tahini & yogurt potato salad recipe

The Lebanese Recipes/Middle Eastern Kitchen offers Tahini & yogurt potato salad recipe. Very quick and easy to make and delicious!

Turn an old favorite into a waist-friendly Middle Eastern delight by mixing the sesame flavors of tahini with low-fat natural yogurt.

Preparation Time 15 minutes
Cooking Time 15 minutes

Ingredients (serves 8)

1.5kg kipfler or coliban (washed) potatoes
130g (1/2 cup) low-fat natural yogurt
2 tbs fresh lemon juice
2 tsp honey
2 tsp tahini (sesame paste)
6 green shallots, ends trimmed, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

Method

1. Place the potatoes in large saucepan of cold water. Bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until just tender. Drain. Set aside to cool.
2. Meanwhile, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, honey and tahini in a small bowl.
3. Cut the potatoes into thick slices and place in a serving bowl. Add the dressing, shallot and mint and gently toss until just combined. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes
You can prepare this recipe to the end of step 2 up to 3 hours ahead. Store in separate airtight containers in the fridge. Continue from step 3 up to 30 minutes ahead.

Source
Good Taste - December 2006, Page 110
Recipe by Chrissy Freer

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Lebanese Meat Loaf (Kibbeh) Recipe

The home of Lebanese & Middle Eastern Recipes invites you to try traditional Lebanese Meat Loaf (Kibbeh) Recipe - An authentic side dish in the Lebanese Kitchen.

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 cup bulgur wheat
2 cups coarsely chopped onions
1 pound ground lean (7% fat or less) beef or lamb
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
About 1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped parsley
Black peppercorns
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
Preparation

1. Place bulgur in a fine strainer and rinse thoroughly with cool water.
2. In a food processor, finely chop the onions. Add beef, 1/2 cup water, pepper, cumin, cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon salt. Whirl until mixture is a smooth paste.
3. Add bulgur and 1/4 cup parsley; whirl just to mix.
4. Pat meat mixture evenly into a shallow 1- to 1 1/2-quart casserole. Cut through meat mixture to make diamonds 2 to 3 inches wide. Place a peppercorn in the center of each diamond.
5. Bake, uncovered, in a 425° oven until meat is no longer pink in center (cut to test), about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and add salt to taste.
6. To serve, cut diamonds apart and accompany with yogurt.

Nutritional Information
Calories: 357 (22% from fat)
Protein: 32g
Fat: 8.8g (sat 3.2)
Carbohydrate: 39g
Fiber: 8g
Sodium: 674mg
Cholesterol: 66mg

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Middle Eastern Eggplant Salad Recipe

The home of Lebanese/Middle Eastern Recipes invites you to try Middle Eastern Eggplant Salad Recipe. Reminiscent of baba ghanoush, this salad can be served alongside roasted or grilled meats or as a dip with crackers or flatbread.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)

Ingredients

2 medium red bell peppers
1 medium tomato, peeled and seeded
3 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
Dash of ground red pepper
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pound eggplant, cut into (1-inch) cubes
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 12 minutes or until blackened. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 10 minutes. Peel and chop.
3. Place tomato in a blender; process until smooth. Combine tomato puree, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, ground red pepper, and garlic in a blender; process until smooth.
4. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add eggplant; cook 30 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in bell pepper and tomato mixture. Cook 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper.

Nutritional Information
Calories: 182
Fat: 14.1g (sat 2g,mono 9.9g,poly 1.7g)
Protein: 2.7g
Carbohydrate: 14.6g
Fiber: 6g
Cholesterol: 0.3mg
Iron: 1.2mg
Sodium: 315mg
Calcium: 25mg

Cooking Light, JULY 2009

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