In a wok, heat the oil over medium heat & stir-fry the onion & garlic until golden brown. Add the carrots & green beans & stir-fry for 2 minutes longer Add the pineapple, rice, ketchup & salt. Mix well & stir-fry for another 3 minutes. Arrange the cucumber around the serving platter. Pour the rice […]

Process the chili peppers, 6 of the garlic cloves & the water in a food processor or blender until it makes a pungent, soup-like mixture. Take care when opening up the top, as the fumes will be strong. Bring a large pan of boiling salted water to the boil. Pour the chili & garlic mixture […]

1. Combine water and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add couscous; stir well. Cover and let stand 5 minutes or until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed. Add black beans and next 5 ingredients; stir gently. 2. Combine ricotta cheese, vinegar, oil, and cumin; stir into couscous mixture. […]

Heat oven to 450 degrees. In large roasting pan, toss eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash and red pepper slices with oil and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Roast vegetables, stirring occasionally, until tender and starting to brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool. Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together sour cream or yogurt, mayonnaise, basil […]

Wash the rice well under cold water, then place in a saucepan with water to cover by 1/4″. Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn the heat down low and cover tightly. Simmer until all water is absorbed, approximately 1 hour. In a frying pan or wok, heat the oil and saute the […]

Aleecha is a mixed vegetable stew. Quemam contains an ingredient not found in the US. Id substitute dry berebere. In dry pan over moderate low heat, stir fry onion, garlic, and carrots for 2 mins. Add 1/2c of the water and cook 5 mins longer. Add the oil and continue to simmer. Add the tumeric, […]

Combine the tomatoes, onion, peppers, cilantro, and garlic in a medium bowl. Stir in oil, chili powder, and cayenne to taste. Yields 2 1/2 to 3 cups.

If using sunflower seeds, preheat oven to 350F. Spread seeds on baking tray. Remove any shells or discolored seeds. Bake 5-7 mins, until seeds smell nutty and darken slightly. Grind in food processor until coarsely chopped. Add chickpeas and process until well mixed. Keep mix in food processor. In heavy pot, combine couscous, tomato juice […]

-GARNISH – 1 tb Cilantro leaves, chopepd 1/2 c Cucumber, sliced 3 Green onions, sliced Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the onion & stir-fry for 3 minutes, then add the garlic & continue to stir-fry for a few minutes, until both are golden. Add the beans & curry paste & stir-fry […]