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Post by ~summer~ on Dec 20, 2021 21:06:56 GMT
Hi peas,
I’m hosting family here for Christmas morning (about 11 people total) and I’m thinking instead of traditional breakfast food I’ll make middle eastern.
Just seems more interesting (and fun for me) and some guests don’t eat gluten and meat and this goes well with that (though including some gluten and meat is fine)
So far I have:
Falafel
Dolmas
Hummus
Balkan cucumber salad
Tabouli
Flatbreads
I’ll add that people probably won’t eat much - and my kids are never hungry fry in morning so I don’t need a huge amount of food lol.
But curious what you would add and what you love. I’m thinking I should add something with eggplant. Bonus points if you have a suggestion o can make the day before!
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Post by maryannscraps on Dec 20, 2021 21:11:18 GMT
Labneh with olive oil and za’atar.
Fattoush with sumac
Those are my two favorite middle eastern dishes.
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Post by Zee on Dec 20, 2021 21:14:33 GMT
Baklava (don't know if this counts as Middle Eastern, as it's Greek, but most of the pita places have it)
My mom used to make it and it's one of my favorite things.
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Post by ~summer~ on Dec 20, 2021 21:18:47 GMT
Omg I just pulled out my Ottolenghi cookbooks the delicious options are endless! I need to temper myself so I don’t end up a stress case Christmas Eve lol.
I want to do a fritter (maybe leek fritters) - question do you think I can sub regular flour with rye flour? (I have a lot on hand)
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Post by maryannscraps on Dec 20, 2021 21:19:01 GMT
Baklava (don't know if this counts as Middle Eastern, as it's Greek, but most of the pita places have it) My mom used to make it and it's one of my favorite things. I had the best Jordanian version of baklava that was made with pistachios. DS’s BF got it in the airport in Amman so I can’t help you with a recipe. Middle Eastern pastries are wonderful. |
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Post by ~summer~ on Dec 20, 2021 21:22:23 GMT
Yes baklava! I’m not sure if I’ve made it before.
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Post by bethany102399 on Dec 20, 2021 21:27:33 GMT
what time will breakfast be served and can you accommodate another person? My family can fend for themselves, I'm here for your feast!
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Post by ~summer~ on Dec 20, 2021 21:37:29 GMT
what time will breakfast be served and can you accommodate another person? My family can fend for themselves, I'm here for your feast! yes! 10am! 😂 |
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Post by janeliz on Dec 20, 2021 21:44:34 GMT
That sounds amazing. I love that idea.
A friend of mine makes a Lebanese rice pudding that is delicious. I don’t know her exact recipe, but it looks like there are plenty of variations online.
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Post by mollycoddle on Dec 20, 2021 21:47:41 GMT
My middle eastern store/restaurant sells triangular rolls that have spinach, or spinach and some sort of cheese inside. They also make a tasty chickpea salad. So good.
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Post by CardBoxer on Dec 20, 2021 21:59:40 GMT
I love baba ghanoush but would buy it from a restaurant.
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Post by AussieMeg on Dec 20, 2021 22:00:54 GMT
One of my favourite Middle Eastern snacks is lamb cigars, like this or this. I'm not sure that lamb is really a breakfast food though!  You could also make them with chicken or beef if lamb isn't your thing. It's the spices that really make it Middle Eastern. I would serve them with harissa yogurt or labne. (It's really easy to make your own labne.) Baklava (don't know if this counts as Middle Eastern, as it's Greek, but most of the pita places have it) My mom used to make it and it's one of my favorite things. Great idea, perfect! It's one of my favourite things too. Lots of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries have their own version of Baklava (or whatever they happen to call it). Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, Syria, Iran, Iraq, even Hungary. And they all claim that it is 'their' dish! I have a lot of Greek friends, and it's super fun to rile them up by saying that baklava is a traditional Lebanese or Turkish dish!  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2021 22:03:47 GMT
I love taking naan, brushing it with olive oil, sprinkling it with Zatar and sesame seeds, and popping it in the oven or in the barbecue for a few minutes.
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Post by elaine on Dec 20, 2021 22:29:52 GMT
Israeli breakfasts always include a variety of cucumber salads and a cucumber and tomato salad.
You can’t forget a selection cold smoked fish - lox, smoked whitefish, and/or other smoked fish. Bagels and cream cheese too.
My favorite meal in Israel is breakfast.
If you can provide a selection of oranges and grapefruits with a juice press - or juicer - people can make their own fresh juice - also a treat at Israeli hotels for breakfast. Depending on the juicer, you could also provide fresh pomegranates and guests can make pomegranate juice too.
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Post by ~summer~ on Dec 20, 2021 22:33:39 GMT
Israeli breakfasts always include a variety of cucumber salads and a cucumber and tomato salad. You can’t forget a selection cold smoked fish - lox, smoked whitefish, and/or other smoked fish. Bagels and cream cheese too. My favorite meal in Israel is breakfast. If you can provide a selection of oranges and grapefruits with a juice press - or juicer - people can make their own fresh juice - also a treat at Israeli hotels for breakfast. Depending on the juicer, you could also provide fresh pomegranates and guests can make pomegranate juice too. Elaine this is brilliant! Perfect additions I can buy at store and people will love. When I look through Ottolenghi’s books I want to go to Israel so badly. |
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Post by ~summer~ on Dec 20, 2021 22:34:22 GMT
I love baba ghanoush but would buy it from a restaurant. i love it too but was also thinking of buying it  |
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Post by worldwanderer75 on Dec 20, 2021 23:55:04 GMT
We lived in the middle east for almost a decade. The most common breakfast food is ful medames and arabic bread. Umm Ali is a sweet dessert but could be served for breakfast. Baba ghanoush is very popular but not typically served at breakfast. And baklava is totally appropriate. Also I would get some high quality dry dates. They are delicious and almost taste like caramel.
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Post by elaine on Dec 21, 2021 0:04:17 GMT
We lived in the middle east for almost a decade. The most common breakfast food is ful medames and arabic bread. Umm Ali is a sweet dessert but could be served for breakfast. Baba ghanoush is very popular but not typically served at breakfast. And baklava is totally appropriate. Also I would get some high quality dry dates. They are delicious and almost taste like caramel. Date honey is also popular in Israel and is divine on toast! |
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Post by AllieC on Dec 21, 2021 0:40:33 GMT
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Post by snowsilver on Dec 21, 2021 0:51:04 GMT
I love taking naan, brushing it with olive oil, sprinkling it with Zatar and sesame seeds, and popping it in the oven or in the barbecue for a few minutes. Jen, Thank you for this idea. My son and DIL spent several years in Saudi Arabia and the thing they liked best was the food which they said was spectacular. My DIL made ful for us once and I thought it was very good. But they also gifted me with a big jar of Zatar and I have NEVER known what to do with it. They are coming home for Christmas and maybe I will try this and surprise them. What temp. should the oven be and do you have any idea how long? |
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Post by ~summer~ on Dec 21, 2021 1:30:33 GMT
yes! Another excellent suggestion - I love shaksuka I used to make it often for breakfast (it’s so healthy!) - I actually have another similar recipe I think I will do Christmas morning - it’s sautéed greens, cilantro, pepper, leeks with feta then you crack eggs on top and bake. It’s probably one of my favorite breakfast dishes (and again. So healthy) |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2021 1:31:13 GMT
I love taking naan, brushing it with olive oil, sprinkling it with Zatar and sesame seeds, and popping it in the oven or in the barbecue for a few minutes. Jen, Thank you for this idea. My son and DIL spent several years in Saudi Arabia and the thing they liked best was the food which they said was spectacular. My DIL made ful for us once and I thought it was very good. But they also gifted me with a big jar of Zatar and I have NEVER known what to do with it. They are coming home for Christmas and maybe I will try this and surprise them. What temp. should the oven be and do you have any idea how long? I use already made Naan from Costco so you’re really just heating it. My oven has a low broil feature. I just put it directly on the rack for a few minutes with the low broil til it gets the done-ness I want l. If I do it on the grill, I think I set it to 350 and do it for like 4-5 minutes? I’m sorry I can’t be more specific. |
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Post by camcas on Dec 21, 2021 9:51:58 GMT
Babaganoush -smoky eggplant dip
Arnabit-creamy yogurty baked cauliflower
Shakshukah-eggs baked in spicy tomato sauce
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Post by Merge on Dec 21, 2021 12:29:13 GMT
Y’all are making me hungry!
The only thing I might add is some fresh fruit. My teacher friend from Lebanon always talked about missing the fruit they had there growing up.
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Post by hookturnian on Dec 21, 2021 12:38:42 GMT
There's a YouTube channel called Middle Eats that may have some ideas. He's posted a number of middle eastern breakfast recipes and even a middle eastern Christmas feast.
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Post by melanell on Dec 21, 2021 12:56:20 GMT
Oh my gosh---this sounds fantastic!! I'd be thrilled to pieces to enjoy a spread like this on Christmas!
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Post by bethany102399 on Dec 21, 2021 14:41:14 GMT
Costco Nan is very good. Still wanting to show up for breakfast, this all sounds amazing.
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Post by malibou on Dec 21, 2021 14:58:03 GMT
I had a really yummy baba ghanoush last night, definitely add that.
And definitely pm me the address and time, I don't want to miss this meal!
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Post by paigepea on Dec 21, 2021 15:23:23 GMT
I was going to say your meal is missing eggplant. Smoky eggplant or roasted or cold eggplant salad. There is a wonderful baked eggplant with tomato sauce and cheese that we had in the Middle East.
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Post by Monica* on Dec 21, 2021 16:04:30 GMT
My middle eastern store/restaurant sells triangular rolls that have spinach, or spinach and some sort of cheese inside. They also make a tasty chickpea salad. So good. This sounds like boreg. I snarf these right down when my SIL inlaws make them for the holidays. Soooo good. The Armenian Kitchen |
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You could also make them with chicken or beef if lamb isn't your thing. It's the spices that really make it Middle Eastern. I would serve them with harissa yogurt or labne. (It's really easy to make your own labne.)
