Get the latest Mid recipes from Group Recipes. http://www.grouprecipes.com/tag/mid I forgot to take pictures until after everyone had made their falafel so I had to take an ugly photo of my sandwich. Although it isn't a great photo, the falafel was delicious and satisfying. These are easy and quick to make and are every bit as good as the ones at your favorite falafel stand. http://www.grouprecipes.com/64076/falafel-pita-pocket.html Rich, dark and toasty stout bear plus deeplly flavored molasses gives the chocolate flavor of this cake some wonderful nuance. You can bake one big beautiful cake or 12 mini bundt cakes. http://www.grouprecipes.com/63471/chocolate-stout-cake.html This red pepper and walnut dip is one of the outstanding dips of the eastern Mediterranean, as delicious and striking as the far more famous hummus and baba ghanoush. It is easy to make, and will add an exotic flair to any table. Make this three to four days ahead of time, so as to let it sit and develop its flavors more completely. If you can't wait that long, I completely understand (I often make a double batch so I have enough for the intended meal) a couple of very important keys here -- firstly: toast the walnuts and the cumin seed, and secondly: let this dip return to room temperature before serving. I like to dip pita chips or warmed lavash in this. I have included a method for making pomegranate molasses if you can't find any. Enjoy this! http://www.grouprecipes.com/62483/muhammara.html Delicious pecan sticky baby cakes. http://www.grouprecipes.com/62341/sticky-pecan-upside-down-baby-cakes.html This is a different spin on a custard like pie. You can add a couple of drops of pure vanilla for a slightly different taste. http://www.grouprecipes.com/62247/bean-pie-muslim-dessert.html Parfait is the French word for "perfect," and these elegant little treats live up to the billing. Served straight from the freezer, their texture is similar to ice cream's, but they take on a mousselike consistency when thawed for a minute or two on the plate. http://www.grouprecipes.com/62501/chocolate-carmel-frozen-parfait.html The idea for this started to surface about a month before I finally got to try it... good thing I did! This medley of flavors from the Middle East will send your taste buds singing! Each player in this flavor fusion builds upon the others, resulting in a multi-faceted taste sensation that Middle Eastern chefs are renowned for. The recipe will be equally good with ground beef, turkey, or chicken. While this dish may seem complicated and daunting on the surface, I will show you how to break it down to four simple parts that may be done separately, each part can be used as components in other dishes as well. I guarantee your guests will be blown away by this, and thoroughly impressed with your culinary abilities! So, take a walk with me through the steps. The four major components of this are: 1- the stuffed peppers; 2- the gravy; 3- the raita; and 4- the chutney. You can buy the chutney, or make your own, weeks ahead of time. The raita can be made up to a week ahead. The peppers can be made the day before, and the gravy can be made while the peppers are in the oven, making the day of the meal nearly effortless, and served in the time it takes to heat the peppers and serve the plates – less than about 60 minutes! So, come join me…here we go! http://www.grouprecipes.com/61703/middle-eastern-peppers-with-tomato-cream-gravy-cucumber-cilantro-raita-and-apricot-or-peach-chutney.html This is a yogurt-based sauce; Use as a salad dressing, or use it with your main dish. Raitas go well with Pulao and other fried rice dishes. Raitas can also be eaten as is. Makes a healthy and quick snack. Raitas are also called 'Pachidi' in South India. * I am posting a dish that this is used on top of as a layer of flavors, along with chutney – such as the peach chutney I have posted – I’ll put the name of the recipe here when I decide what to call it lol So, stay tuned! http://www.grouprecipes.com/61232/cucumber-cilabtro-and-tomato-raita.html Peppery hot mutton mince cooked with coconut and onions http://www.grouprecipes.com/60547/minced-mutton-fry.html Reminds me of the cold refridgerator cucmber salad but with tomatoes too. I just love it! Especially with tomatoes and cucumbers from our own garden! http://www.grouprecipes.com/59004/persian-salad.html