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Lentils and Rice (Mjeddrah)

Lentils and Rice (Mjeddrah)

Mjeddrah is a stout lentil and rice stew, a Lebanese staple. Ingredients ½ cup brown lentils, soaked an hour or more ½ cup onion, sliced A little chopped carrot, celery, etc. (optional) 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup long grain…

Muskrat Soup

Ingredients ½ cup finely-chopped onion 3 tbsp olive oil or any type of cooking oil 3 cloves of garlic, minced ½ lb muskrat meat, cut into pieces 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper ½ cup…

Lentil and Sausage Stew

Lentil and Sausage Stew

This lentil and sausage stew is intended for eating with spätzle. It is a slightly modified recipe; the traditional one has no tomato and honey. But, as with many “national meals,” there are different opinions. Try different variations until you…

Koshary (Egyptian Pasta Salad with Rice and Lentils)

Koshary (Egyptian Pasta Salad with Rice and Lentils)

Koshary, alternately spelled koshari or kushari, is an Egyptian dish of rice, pasta, and legumes. It combines elements of both Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. According to Wikipedia it is Egypt’s national dish and a widely popular street food. Ingredients…