Category: Vegetarian
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Bengali Style Dal/Dayl-Lentils
Bengali cuisine is renowned for its exquisite flavors, and one dish that truly exemplifies this is Bengali Dal. Dal, or lentils, holds a special place in South Asian cuisine, and each region in South Asia has its unique take on this humble dish. In this blog post, we’ll take you on a culinary journey to…
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Fasolia—Palestinian Green Beans
Fasolia, often referred to as Palestinian green beans, is a delectable dish that perfectly encapsulates the essence of Palestinian home cooking. It is a celebration of simplicity, with fresh ingredients that harmonize to create a flavorful masterpiece. The primary ingredients for this dish are green beans, tomatoes, onions, and garlic, that comes together and offers…
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Crushed Cucumber Salad—Tangy, Sweet, & Spicy!
Somehow crushed cucumbers are much more satisfying to eat than regular chopped or sliced cucumbers. Maybe it’s the texture, size, and the way the nooks and crannies catch all the deliciously sweet, spicy, and tangy dressing!
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Sweet Potato Mash-A Perfectly Sweet and Savory Side Dish
Sweet potato mash is a simple side dish made with just five ingredients. It’s sweet and savory and a perfectly rich side dish that is not too heavy. It’s also healthier than a regular mashed potato thanks to the nutrients found in a sweet potato!
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Bengali Begun Bortha-A Spicy and Delicious Eggplant Mash
Begun (eggplant) bortha is a cooked and mashed eggplant side dish that’s mixed with thinly sliced onions, Thai chili peppers, lots of fresh cilantro, and salt. It’s super simple and easy to make, and is packed with flavor—perfect to pair with rice!
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Bread Maker French Bread
French bread in a bread maker is incredibly simple and easy to make. It uses only six simple ingredients that can be found in almost all households. And using the bread maker means the process is super basic too. It will mix the dough ingredients, knead it, proof it, and give a beef when the…
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Homemade Pizza Dough in a Bread Maker
Pizza dough is so simple and easy to make, it’s not worth the effort and money it takes to buy it from the stores! If you have a bread maker, it’s a simple matter of throwing 6 basic ingredients, pressing the dough button option, and then enjoying when it’s ready.
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Tomato Egg—a Quick & Delicious Accompaniment to Rice!
Tomato egg, made with simple and easy to find ingredients, is my go to dish to make when I was a quick and easy side dish to fluffy soft jasmine rice. Usually served with a simple protein (like seared tuna); it can be enjoyed as a main side with rice or a veggie side to…
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Batata Harra-Spicy & Tangy Fried Potatoes
Batata Harra is the perfect side dish, snack, or appetizer to any meal-especially a middle eastern one! It’s packed full of flavor and simple to make, consisting of fried potatoes, a tangy and spicy tomato sauce, and lots of fresh herb to finish it up.
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Fatteh-Middle-eastern Pita and Chickpea Salad
Fatteh is a simple middle eastern salad side dish that made with a few components including crispy pita, warm chickpeas, a garlicky yogurt sauce, and toasted pine nuts. It’s simple and quick to put together but looks beautiful and tastes delicious!