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Egyptian Tomato Salad

Egyptian Tomato Salad

Egyptian tomato salad is a simple and refreshing salad that celebrates the vibrant flavours of ripe tomatoes. This salad showcases the natural sweetness and juiciness of tomatoes, combined with a tangy dressing and aromatic herbs. It is a popular side…

Dill Cucumber Salad

Dill Cucumber Salad

Ingredients ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream 2 Tbsp cider vinegar 1 tsp sugar ¾ tsp garlic powder ¾ tsp dill weed ½ tsp salt 3 medium cucumber, sliced ½ cup sliced onion Procedure Combine sour cream, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder,…

Vegetable Party Sandwiches

Vegetable Party Sandwiches

Ingredients 1 envelope (¼ ounce) unflavored gelatin ¼ cup cold water 2 large carrots, grated very fine 2 ribs celery, chopped very fine 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped fine 1 small onion, minced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 pint…

Tortilla Española de Patatas

Tortilla Española de Patatas

People visiting Spain will sooner or later come face to face with a typical Spanish delicacy called the tortilla. You can find this dish in every bar, pub or restaurant in the country. The tortilla can be ordered as a…

Tomato and Onion Salad

Tomato and Onion Salad

Ingredients Salad 6 tomatoes, chopped or diced 1 red onion, diced 1 white onion, diced Spring onion, chopped finely Sliced black olives Lebanese cucumber, peeled and diced Dressing 1 tsp vinegar 1 squirt lemon juice Ground black pepper to taste…

Tarator (Bulgarian Cucumber Soup)

Tarator (Bulgarian Cucumber Soup)

Ingredients 500 g plain yogurt 1 cup (240 ml) water 1–2 cucumbers, diced (diced is far better than grated, although at many restaurants they grate them) A couple of spoonfuls chopped dill Salt, to taste Vinegar, to taste Oil, to…

Snezhanka (Bulgarian Cucumber and Yogurt Salad)

Snezhanka (Bulgarian Cucumber and Yogurt Salad)

Ingredients 1 liter of plain yogurt (two regular containers in Bulgaria) ½ kg pickles or cucumbers or mixed 1–2 tbsp of oil 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice 1 tsp seasoned salt (like “Vegeta”) or salt (use no salt if…

Simple Ayurvedic Sprout Salad

Simple Ayurvedic Sprout Salad

This is a simple and tasty salad made from a variety of sprouts and vegetables. Ingredients 1 cup fresh mung bean sprouts (sprout your own and use them when the sprouts are about ½ inch long) ½ cup peeled, deseeded,…

Shopska Salata (Tomato, Cucumber, and Bell Pepper Salad)

Shopska Salata (Tomato, Cucumber, and Bell Pepper Salad)

Ingredients 4 tomatoes 2 cucumbers 2 roasted peppers or fresh green bell peppers 2 spoonfuls chopped parsley 2 spoonfuls chopped red onion or green onion ½ pound (225 g) white cheese (feta; optional) Some olives (optional) salt, vinegar, oil to…

Seafood Fried Rice

Seafood Fried Rice

Ingredients 2 tbsp cooking oil 2 cloves garlic 1 cup bacon 200 g prawn 2 cups fishball 2 cups chicken 1 cup (500 g) rice 1½ cups bean sprouts 20 g spring onion 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp pepper 2…

Scrambled Eggs with Vegetables

Scrambled Eggs with Vegetables

Ingredients Oil 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 medium cucumber, chopped 2 pinches salt 3–4 eggs ½ small onion, chopped Procedure Heat a frying pan over medium heat, and add oil. Add tomato and cucumber to the pan. Cook for 2…

Sabich (Vegetable and Pita Sandwich)

Sabich (Vegetable and Pita Sandwich)

Sabich is a popular Israeli sandwich based on what Iraqi Jews ate on Sabbath morning, featuring fried eggplant, boiled potato, and hard-boiled egg. Instead of serving the ingredients on a tray, as was traditional, sabich stuffs everything in a pita.…