Time:

3 hr 30 min (1 hr 30 min to prepare, 2 hr to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each 4 cups dried...
1 each 4 cans chick peas...
1 each Water -- about 4...
1 each 2 tablespoons...
1 each 2 onions --...
1 each 1 cup olive oil
1 each Salt and pepper...
1 each Lemon slices

Directions:

* Soak the beans overnight in warm water.
* Strain and dust with baking soda.
* Let stand for 15 minutes.
* Rinse with hot water and rub a few at a time between your fingers to remove the skins (discard the skins).
* Place in strainer and rinse thoroughly for several minutes.
* Put into a large pot along with enough water to cover and bring to a boil, skimming off the foam as it rises.
* Add the onions, oil, salt and pepper and simmer covered until ...

Time:

50 min (20 min to prepare, 30 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each 2 19-oz cans...
1 each 6-7 carrots (1...
1 each 2 large onions,...
1 each 1 Tablespoon oil
1 each Salt and pepper...
1 each 10 cups water

Directions:

* Saute chickpeas, carrots, and onions in oil over medium heat in a large pot for 5 minutes.
* Add seasonings and water.
* Simmer 30 minutes and serve warm.

Time:

1 hr 15 min (30 min to prepare, 45 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each 2 Cups dried Lentils
1 each 1 Cup finely...
1 each 1 1/2 teaspoon...
1 each 1/4 teaspoon...
1 each 1 tablespoon...
1 each 1/2 Cup diced Celery
1 each 1 Cup diced Carrot

Directions:

* Dump all of the ingredients in a stock pot with 8 cups of water bring mixture to a rolling boil and lower heat to a light boil.
* Let cook until lentils are tender, and mixture thickens a little; approximately 40-45 minutes.
* Salt to taste.

Time:

35 min (15 min to prepare, 20 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each 1 lb. of lentils
1 each 1 cup of oil
1 each 1 onion
1 each 1 tablespoon of...
1 each 2-3 gloves of garlic
1 each 3 laurel leaves
1 each Half a small...
1 each Salt, pepper

Directions:

* Fill a pot with plenty of water.
* Add the lentils and bring to the boil.
* Drain the lentils.
* Brown the finely chopped onion in the oil, add the lentils, the garlic, the tomato concentrate dissolved in water, salt, pepper, the laurel leaves, and more water if needed.
* Cook the lentils and a little before they are ready put it the vinegar.

Time:

1 hr 15 min (30 min to prepare, 45 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each 2 medium-to-large...
1 each 1 bay leaf
1 each 2 stalks celery,...
1 each 2 teaspoon salt
1 each 2 lg. or 3 med....
1 each 4 cup swiss chard...
1 each 2 cup dried lentils
1 each 1 cup sm....
1 each 8 cup water
1 each 2-3 tablespoon....
1 each 1 tablespoon...
1 each Tabasco sauce

Directions:

* Heat 1/4 - 1/2 cup of water in a 5-qt. pot and saute onion about 3 min. until limp.
* Add celery, carrots, liquid, and bay leaf.
* Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low heat about 45 minutes until lentils are tender.
* Add salt, greens (I've made this with both swiss chard and collard greens and much prefer it with the collards), and shells, cover, and cook 15 min. or until shells are tender.
* If soup appears to be too dry at this time, add more liquid...

Time:

1 hr 25 min (35 min to prepare, 50 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each 1 pound green...
1 each Bay leaf
1 each 3 large carrots
1 each 2 stalks celery
1 each 1 large yellow onion
1 each 2 cups crushed...
1 each 2 tablespoons...
1 each Vinegar (red...
1 each Salt and pepper...

Directions:

* Pick over lentils to remove any stones, dirt, and other foreign objects.
* Wash them well in cold water and place in a large pot with enough cold water to cover lentils by 6 inches.
* Add 1/3 of the bay leaf.
* Bring to a boil, skim off foam, lower heat, and boil gently, partially covered, until lentils are just tooth-tender, about 45-60 minutes
* Add carrots, peeled and sliced, celery, sliced, and the onion, halved and thinly sliced.
Cook partially cove...

Time:

50 min (20 min to prepare, 30 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each 1/2 cup lentils
1 each 2 1/4 cup...
1 each 1 cup of carrots
1 each 2 sticks of celery
1 each 2 teaspoon of...
1 each 1 medium onion
1 each 1 clove of garlic
1 each 1 tablespoon parsley
1 each 1 bay leaf

Directions:

* Put the above ingredients in a pan and simmer, covered until the lentils are tender (1/2 hour?).
* The above vegetables can be substituted or added to with some of your favorites. This turned out to be a very satisfying and delicious soup.

Time:

50 min (20 min to prepare, 30 min to cook)

Meal type:

Soup

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each 1 1/3 cup lentils
1 each 1 cup chopped onion
1 each 1 stalk celery,...
1 each 1 medium carrot,...
1 each 2 garlic cloves,...
1 each 5 cups vegetable...
1 each 4 tablespoon soy...
1 each 1 or 2 bay leaves
1 each 1 tablespoon salt
1 each 1/2 tablespoon basil
1 each 1/2 tablespoon thyme
1 each 1/2 tablespoon...
1 each 1/4 tablespoon...
1 each 1 cup chopped...

Directions:

* Cook lentils in stock for 30 minutes.
* Meanwhile, saute veggies until softened, add spices and cook another minute or so.
* Add veggies to lentils and simmer for 1 hour.
* Add tomatoes in the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Time:

55 min (20 min to prepare, 35 min to cook)

Meal type:

Snack

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each 4 cups flour
1 each 1 teaspoon dry yeast
1 each 2 tablespoon...
1 each 1 teaspoon sugar
1 each 1 teaspoon sumac
1 each Put yeast and...
1 each Mix flour and...
1 each Mix by hand
1 each Knead, adding...
1 each Let rise in a...
1 each 250-500 grams/...
1 each 4 ripe peeled...
1 each 6 cloves of...
1 each 2 tablespoon...
1 each Salt, pepper,...

Directions:

* Mix mince, tomatoes, parsley, garlic, sumac and salt & pepper to taste, and cayenne pepper (be generous) together.
* Knead dough again and divide into egg size balls (about 20).
* Pat each ball into a flat patties about 6" diameter.
* Spread mix on each one (not edges), place on a greased tray and cook in a 400F/200C hot oven for 15 minutes at most (watch it!)

Time:

1 hr (25 min to prepare, 35 min to cook)

Meal type:

Snack

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each 1 1/2 cup Cooked...
1 each 1/3 cup tahini paste
1 each 1/4 fresh lime juice
1 each 3 tablespoon...
1 each 2 cloves garlic,...
1 each 1/4 cup thinly...
1 each 1/4 teaspoon...

Directions:

* I used can bean just make sure you drain and rinsed them
* Instead os using oil in my recipe I used the liquid I drained from the can.
* It made a wonderful subsitution and a lot less fat in the dish. Place beans, tahini, lime juice, oil and garlic in food processor or blender.
* Cover and process until pureed.
* Add scallions, and cumin.
* Cover and process until just combined.

Time:

40 min (15 min to prepare, 25 min to cook)

Meal type:

Snack

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each 2 cups cooked or...
1 each 2 tablespoon...
1 each 2 tablespoon...
1 each 1 tablespoon...
1 each 2 clove garlic,...
1 each 1/2 teaspoon...
1 each Pinch cayenne pepper
1 each 2 tablespoon...

Directions:

* Combine beans, liquid, lemon juice, tamari, garlic, cumin and cayenne in a bowl of food processor, or blender, and puree until smooth.
* Add parsley and blend for 5 seconds

Time:

1 hr 10 min (30 min to prepare, 40 min to cook)

Meal type:

Snack

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each 1 lb of cooked...
1 each 3 large onions,...
1 each 2 cloves of...
1 each 1/4 pint of...
1 each 1 x 14 oz can of...
1 each 2 tablespoon...

Directions:

* Saute onions and garlic in a little of the stock until starting to soften.
* Add the tomatoes and the cooked beans and the mint. Season to taste
* Simmer gently, covered, for about 20 minutes to allow the flavours to blend.
* I like this as a supper dish with wholemeal bread rolls and a green salad.

Time:

1 hr 15 min (30 min to prepare, 45 min to cook)

Meal type:

Snack

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each About two cups of...
1 each About five cloves...
1 each Salt
1 each Water, just...
1 each A cucumber....

Directions:

* Chop the garlic as fine as possible.
* Peel the cucumber, and cut into small pieces.
* Dump this into the yoghurt, add the water and the salt.
* Obviously we don't really measure things at our house.
* If desired you can skip the garlic and add mint and more water to make a yummy Turkish soup.

Time:

20 min (5 min to prepare, 15 min to cook)

Meal type:

Snack

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each 3/4 cup cooked...
1 each 1/4 cup tahini
1 each 1/4 cup finely...
1 each Flour
1 each Oil for cooking

Directions:

* Mash the chick peas, tahini and onion together and form into one inch balls.
* Dredge these in flour and deep fry at 350 degrees.
* They can also be made into patties and sauteed if desired, a patty makes a good pita bread filling.

Time:

40 min (15 min to prepare, 25 min to cook)

Meal type:

Snack

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each 1 19 oz can...
1 each 2 cloves garlic,...
1 each 1/4 cup packed...
1 each 1/4 cup packed...
1 each 2 tablespoon...
1 each Salt & pepper to...
1 each 1/4 cup fresh...
1 each 1/4 teaspoon...

Directions:

* Combine all ingredients except baking powder in a food processor
& process until the texture of ground nuts.
* Add baking soda & pulse a couple times.
* Form into small patties and fry until golden brown.
(Traditionally, they are deep-fried; I do mine in a non-stick pan).
*Serve with Sesame Sauce:
Whisk 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoon tahini (sesame paste), salt & hot pepper sauce to taste until smooth.

Time:

35 min (15 min to prepare, 20 min to cook)

Meal type:

Snack

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each Liquid egg...
1 each 1 tablespoon water
1 each 1 teaspoon lemon...
1 each 2 tablespoon...
1 each 2 cloves minced...
1 each 1 tablespoon soya...
1 each 1/4 cup tahini...
1 each 2 cups cooked or...
1 each 1 teaspoon ground...
1 each 1 teaspoon ground...
1 each 1/2 teaspoon...
1 each 1/3 cup wheat germ

Directions:

In food processor, blend all ingredients until fairly smooth.

Time:

1 hr 10 min (30 min to prepare, 40 min to cook)

Meal type:

Snack

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each 1-1/2 cup cooked...
1 each 1/4 cup whole...
1 each 1/4 cup loosely...
1 each 1 Tablespoon...
1 each 1 Tablespoon...
1 each 3 cloves minced...
1 each 1 teaspoon ground...

Directions:

* While humming your national anthem (optional), throw the lot in a food processor or the like, and let 'er rip, until all the stuff has become yellowy matter.
* Then, the tantalizing task of forming this substance into balls.
* Just small ones, like cookies.
* Put on a non-stick or greased (hey, whatever you're into) pan, and bake in the oven at around 500 degrees fahrenhiet, flipping once, until golden brown.
* Once they have cooled, go ahead and get s...

Time:

50 min (20 min to prepare, 30 min to cook)

Meal type:

Snack

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each 1 15 oz.can...
1 each 1/2 cup onion --...
1 each 1/4 cup fine dry...
1 each 1 tablespoon...
1 each 1 teaspoon ground...
1 each 1/2 teaspoon...
1 each 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 each 1/8 teaspoon...
1 each 1/8 teaspoon...
1 each 2 cloves garlic...
1 each Vegetable cooking...
1 each 2 teaspoons olive...
1 each 2 6-inch pita...
1 each 4 curly lettuce...
1 each Tahini Sauce (see...

Directions:

* Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add first 10 ingredients and process until smooth.
* Divide mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into a 3-inch patty.
* Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add 1 1/2 teaspon of oil and place over medium heat until hot.
* Add 4 patties to skillet; cook 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
* Repeat procedure with remaining oil and patties.
* Spread about 2 tablespoons of Tahini S...

Time:

1 hr (25 min to prepare, 35 min to cook)

Meal type:

Snack

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each Fava beans...
1 each 1 teaspoon Salt
1 each 2 garlic cloves,...
1 each 1/4 cup lemon juice
1 each Fresh parsley
1 each Virgin olive oil

Directions:

* Cook (or bring to a boil) fava beans, draining most of the water.
* Add salt, garlic, lemon juice and bring to a boil.
* Mash beans slightly if desired.
* Serve with fresh chopped parlsley (plenty is tasty!) and olive oil (1-2 tablespoon mixed in, then about 1 tablespoon poured over the final mixture).
* Variations with scallions, cumin, tomatoes added to the cooking mixture

Time:

50 min (20 min to prepare, 30 min to cook)

Meal type:

Snack

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each 1 lb. of beans
1 each 1 onion
1 each 1 cup of oil
1 each 1-2 tablespoon of...
1 each 2-3 sprigs of celery
1 each Half a small...
1 each 2-3 medium size...
1 each salt, pepper

Directions:

* Soak the beans in water overnight.
* Next day, boil them in a pot until half-cooked: then drain them.
* In another pot brown the minced onion with the oil and add the celery and the parsley finely chopped, the carrots cut in round slices or diced, and the tomato concentrate diluted in water, salt and pepper.
* When all this comes to boil, add the beans and simmer.

Description:

Time:

25 min (10 min to prepare, 15 min to cook)

Meal type:

Snack

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each 2 large potatoes
1 each 5 garlic cloves...
1 each 1 cup parsley leaves
1 each 1/2 cup olive oil
1 each 3 tablespoons...
1 each Salt and freshly...

Directions:

* Boil potatoes with skin on.
* Peel garlic and crush with a pestle and mortar.
* When potatoes are tender, peel and cut into small pieces.
* Place potatoes, garlic, parsley, half the oil and vinegar in blender or food processor.
* Blend for 3 minutes, stop and adjust taste by adding more oil, salt and pepper.
* Blend until smooth.

Time:

50 min (20 min to prepare, 30 min to cook)

Meal type:

Snack

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Notes:

This recipe didn't say...

Ingredients:

1 each 1 carrot
1 each 1 onion
1 each l large leek
1 each 2 cup sweet corn...
1 each 2 cup chopped...
1 each 2 tablespoons...
1 each 2 1/2 cup dry...
1 each 8 cups water or...
1 each Whole garlic gloves
1 each 2 teaspoons salt
1 each 1/2 cup balsamic...

Directions:

* Finely chop carrot, onion and leek.
* Remove corn off cob is using fresh corn.
* Saute onions, leek, and carrots in olive oil 3 minutes then add corn and tomatoes and saute on low heat around 5 minutes.
* Mix in lentils then add the water or vegetable stock, whole garlic gloves and salt, simmer on low heat 45 minutes stirring occasionally.
* Season at the end with the vinegar. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley

Time:

1 hr (25 min to prepare, 35 min to cook)

Meal type:

Snack

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each 2 quarts water
1 each 2 cloves garlic...
1 each 1 onion -- chopped
1 each 3 tablespoons...
1 each 2 to 3 carrots --...
1 each 1 red or green...
1 each 1 cup orzo
1 each 1 zucchini -- diced
1 each 1 tablespoon...
1 each 1 tablespoon...
1 each 1/2 teaspoon...
1 each 5 artichoke...
1 each 2 cups cannellini...
1 each 1 14.5 oz can...
1 each salt & freshly...
1 each red wine vinegar

Directions:

* Bring the water to a boil in a large covered pot.
* While the water heats, saute the garlic and onions in 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat.
* Add carrots and bell pepper.
* When the water boils, add the orzo, return to a boil, and simmer for about 10 minutes, until al dente.
* Dice the zucchini and stir it into the skillet of vegetables.
* Add the mint, dill, and marjoram.
* Add the artichoke hearts and gently stir ...

Time:

50 min (20 min to prepare, 30 min to cook)

Meal type:

Snack

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each 2 cups granulated...
1 each 4-1/2 cups water
1 each 2 cinnamon sticks
1 each 1 cup olive oil
1 each 3 cups semolina
1 each 3/4 cups blanched...
1 each 1/2 cup...
1 each Ground cinnamon,...

Directions:

* Reserve 4 tablespoon sugar and dissolve rest in water over gentle heat.
* Add cinnamon sticks, bring to a boil and simmer gently 5 minutes.
* Cool and remove cinnamon sticks.
* Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan and when hot stir in semolina.
* Cook, stirring occasionally until golden brown. Add chopped almonds and cook 1 minute.
* Keep heat low and stir in sugar-cinnamon syrup, taking care as semolina may split. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
...

Time:

1 hr 15 min (30 min to prepare, 45 min to cook)

Meal type:

Snack

Ethnicity:

Eastern European

Ingredients:

1 each 1 cup dried...
1 each 1 Bay Leaf
1 each 5 cups vegetable...
1 each 1/4 cup fresh...
1 each 6 garlic cloves,...
1 each 1/2 teaspoon...
1 each 1/2 teaspoon...
1 each 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 each 1/2 teaspoon...
1 each Tahini to taste...
1 each salt to taste

Directions:

* Put beans, bay leaf and vegetable stock in 2-3 quart pot.
* Bring to boil, lower heat, and simmer covered for 2.5 hours, or until tender.
* After cooking, drain the beans of any remaining liquid and reserve the stock.
* Roast the garlic.
* Keep garlic cloves in the peels, just cut the top off so the clove tip is just showing.
* Put your oven on 375 degrees or so and put the cloves in until the peels turn a bit black, about 15 minutes.
* Let them co...