Molasses

ground beef (about 450 grams) • egg • Salt and pepper • kofta spice mix (from a spice shop) • finely chopped parsley and cilantro • large onion, finely chopped • Onion juice • pomegranate molasses • fine breadcrumbs (you can substitute with 1 slice of bread, soaked and finely chopped)

coarse bulgur (about 270 grams) • tomatoes (about 2 kilograms) • tomato paste • garlic, minced • pomegranate molasses • olive oil (about 120 ml) • salt • bouillon cubes • black pepper • chili powder • green hot peppers • dried mint

bulgur (about 255 grams) • large onion, grated • tomato paste • boiled potatoes • pomegranate molasses (about 120 ml) • garlic, minced • olive oil (about 120 ml) • sumac • black pepper • Salt • small cup chopped parsley (about 1/4 cup or 15 grams) • For serving: lettuce leaves and pomegranate molasses •

lamb chops (about 1 kilogram) • For the marinade: • salt • black pepper • hot pepper spice blend • curry powder • pomegranate molasses (60 ml) • Juice of 1 lemon

lamb ribs (about 1 kilogram) • For the marinade: • pomegranate molasses • Juice of 2 lemons • meat marinade spice mix • black pepper • Salt to taste • onion powder • rosemary • wild thyme (or dried thyme) • red pepper flakes

whole boneless, skinless chicken breast • Marinade: • Juice of 1 lemon • pomegranate molasses (60 ml) • salt • ground ginger • black pepper • tahini • plain yogurt • chicken seasoning • ketchup • small onion, grated •

flour (about 625 grams) • plain yogurt • oil (120 ml) • salt • warm water (about 480 ml), more or less as needed for the dough • For the filling: • ground beef (about 450 grams) • large onion • green bell pepper • tomatoes • parsley, finely chopped • pomegranate molasses •

lamb chops (about 1 kilogram) • corn oil • hot water (about 480 ml) • tomatoes • potatoes • onions, sliced into wedges • seasoning mix • salt • black pepper • mixed spices • ground cinnamon • pomegranate molasses •

lamb chops (1 kilogram) • potatoes • tomatoes • onions • Salt and black pepper to taste • mixed spice • Ground cinnamon • pomegranate molasses (the secret to the flavor) • oil and hot water

short-grain rice or Anbar rice (about 600 grams) • ground beef (about 500 grams) • onions, finely chopped • tomatoes, finely chopped • parsley, chopped • dill, chopped • garlic, minced • tomato paste (about 240 ml) • corn oil (about 120 ml) • Juice of 3 bitter oranges or lemons • pomegranate molasses • tamarind paste •

fatty ground lamb (about 500 grams) • Lamb pieces with bone, for the bottom of the pot • fava beans or sliced peeled potatoes for the bottom of the pot (about 150 grams) • Vegetables of your choice (I used): • eggplants • zucchini • onion • tomatoes • red bell pepper • Swiss chard leaves • cabbage leaves • green peppers or hot peppers, as desired •

cooked couscous (about 170 grams) • leeks or parsley • arugula • strawberries • corn • chickpeas • chopped mixed nuts • pomegranate molasses • Salt and pepper • lemon juice • white vinegar

arugula • green bell pepper • red bell pepper • yellow bell pepper • red cabbage • green onions • couscous (about 40 grams) • For the dressing: • Salt • Dried mint • Crushed red pepper • Olive oil •

dried chickpeas, soaked • medium onions • fresh garlic • garlic powder • ground cumin • baking soda • salt, or to taste • white pepper • Vegetable oil, for frying • Vegetables: • Lettuce • Cilantro •

short or medium-grain rice (about 600 grams) • large boiled potato • large egg • salt • turmeric • About 5 cups water (1.2 liters) • For the filling: • ground beef (about 450 grams) • celery • medium onion • Salt, to taste • Black pepper, to taste •

lean lamb (about 500 grams) • fatty lamb (about 500 grams) • fine bulgur (about 500 grams) • Spices: • each of the following, ground: • Roasted cumin • Ground cardamom • Paprika • Black pepper • Cinnamon • Salt to taste • Ghee or clarified butter (or animal fat) •

Kabab Ingredients: • Ground beef or lamb (amount as needed) • small onion, grated • salt • mixed spices • cinnamon • turmeric • red pepper • Cherry Sauce Ingredients: • canned cherries with juice or fresh cherries (about 1 kilogram) • pita bread • pomegranate molasses •

fine bulgur wheat (1 kg) • ground beef or lamb (0.5 kg) • medium onion • Salt, to taste • Black pepper, to taste • For the filling: • ground beef or lamb (1 kg) • onions • little pomegranate molasses • Salt • Black pepper

boiled potatoes • fine bulgur, washed and soaked (about 170 grams) • chopped parsley (about 30 grams) • pomegranate molasses • mixed spices • cumin • Salt • olive oil (about 120 ml)

fine semolina (about 320 grams) • very finely ground lean beef (about 500 grams) • Hot red pepper paste • Salt • Pomegranate molasses • Olive oil

couscous (about 170 grams) • salt • oil • arugula • tomato • cucumber • chickpeas (about 40 grams) • olives • preserved lemon • oil • lemon juice • vinegar •

boneless, skinless chicken breast (1 kg) • plain yogurt (300 g) • lemon (zest and juice) • garlic, minced • salt • white pepper • paprika • ground ginger • ground cardamom • sunflower oil (150 g) • ground coriander • curry powder •

couscous (about 170 grams) • arugula • tomato • cabbage (about 35 grams) • bell pepper • mixed nuts • small bag potato chips • For the dressing: • olive oil • pomegranate molasses • mustard

ground beef or lamb (1 kilogram) • fresh parsley • onions • bell pepper • tomato • potatoes • pomegranate molasses (optional) • Salt • Mixed spices (such as allspice, black pepper, cinnamon) • little oil • lemon

seasoned kofta (ground meat mixed with onion, parsley, spices, black pepper, and salt) • potatoes • onion • Oil • For the sauce: • tahini • hot water (about 240 ml) • Juice of 1 small lemon • pomegranate molasses • salt • ground white pepper • butter cubes (add at the end after cooking)

chicken breast, sliced thin (about 2 kg) • lemons, peeled and sliced • chicken bouillon powder (such as Maggi) • ground cardamom • garlic powder • shawarma spice blend • ground cumin • curry powder • ground ginger • dried coriander • fresh garlic, minced • red pepper paste •

boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced (about 500 grams) • plain yogurt (about 240 grams) • Juice of 1 lemon • Orange zest with a little orange juice • oil (60 ml) • minced garlic • Mixed spices: salt, black pepper, cinnamon, cumin, red pepper, ground coriander, paprika, and a pinch of cardamom • For the filling: onion sliced into thin wedges, parsley mixed with sumac and pomegranate molasses • Sliced tomatoes • Chopped lettuce (optional) • French fries (optional) and pickles • Garlic sauce, mayonnaise, and ketchup mixed with a little paprika •

chicken breast (about 500 grams) • large flatbreads (such as lavash or thin pita) • Thinly sliced onion • potato, cut and fried as desired • Tahini to spread on the sandwich before adding chicken • Sliced tomato, cucumber, carrot, pickles as desired • salt • black pepper • chicken seasoning • shawarma spice mix • pomegranate molasses • plain yogurt •

seasoned ground beef: • salt • cumin • ground black pepper • Potatoes, sliced into rounds (as needed) • Eggplant, sliced into rounds (as needed) • Tomatoes, sliced into rounds (as needed) • medium onion, finely chopped, for the sauce • large tomatoes, pureed (adjust based on baking dish size) • pomegranate molasses • salt and mixed spices

boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 500 grams) • cardamom pods • shawarma spice mix • from 1 lemon • from 1 orange • plain yogurt (about 45 ml) • apple cider vinegar (about 45 ml) • tomato paste (about 7 grams) • bay leaves • Pickled bread • pickled cucumbers (about 500 grams) • Mayonnaise, to taste •