Instructions: Batilgian: Armenian word for eggplant, pronounced "bottle-john."

berbere: Hot sauce of Ethiopia.

bulgur: Wheat that has been ;parcooked and cracked. Key ingredient in tabouli, kibbe, and wheat pilafs. (Also bulghur, burghul)

C
capers: Tiny pickled buds of a plant native to theMediterranean. Used as a garnish.

couscous: Tiny semolina pasta that is native to North Africa and now served around the world. Also refers to the spicy vegetable and/or meat stew that is served with it. More

F
foul: Arabic rice and bean stew dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.

ful: Fava beans.

H
halal: In Islamic dietary laws, foods that are pemitted.

haram: In Islamic dietary laws, foods that are prohibited.

hummus: A classic middle eastern dip made with chick peas, tahini, and lemon.

(also spelled hommus.

K
kibbeh: Ground meat (typically lamb) mixed with bulger wheat and cooked in oval-shaped patties or as a large cake, which is cut into diamond-shaped pieces for serving.

kosher: Foods that meet the requirements of a strict set of dietary rules laid out in Jewish law are considered "kosher." Prepared foods that are kosher certified are often labeled with a "U" in a circle, symbolizing the United Federation of Orthodox Rabbis.

L
laurel: Bay leaf. Herb used in many soups and stews.

M
mezze: (also meze, mazza, and maza) The tapas of the Middle East, mezze are the little dishes served as appetizers or, in sufficient numbers, as an entire meal.

mughal: The cuisine of Northern Indian, which is heavily influenced by Persian cooking.

P
pareve: In Jewish dietary law, a food that contains neither meat nor dairy.

T
tabouli: An Arabic salad composed of bulgur wheat, parsley, mint, and an oil and lemon juice dressing. Vegetables such as scallions, cucumbers, tomatoes often added. (Also tabbouleh, tabbouli.)More.

tahini: A paste made of ground sesame seeds. Blended with lemon juice and water, tahini makes a dressing for salads or falafel.

taratour: A garlic, oil and lemon sauce that has the consistency of a mayonnaise. Bread crumbs thicken the sauce, instead of egg.

Z
zataar: (also zatar and zataar) A blend of spices including thyme, sesame seeds, and other spices, that is used to top breads and season meats for grilling or roasting.

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