January 15th Tartine
Chick Peas with Sauce
Recently I have discovered the Johnson County Libraries, and they have a great deal of cookbooks. My latest find is a book that was written by a law judge in England who is from Iraq. Her book has incredible photographs and recipes with great details. The Iraqi Cookbook, by Lamees Ibrahim. I have gone through the book and looked at many of the recipes to prepare. She does have a website, but I wish there were someway to contact her. http://theiraqicookbook.com/
Her recipes for Kubba are wonderful and the ideas and recipes for eggs are quite wonderful. Just the recipes on the eggs makes the book worth buying. I also found in the book for Baharat which is a spice blend from the middle east. For anyone that loves eggplant she brings many recipes that are worth making also. I like the fact that she brings to the table vegetarian versions with each recipe. One thing that I noticed about some of her recipes is that she “suggests” a certain amount of spice. I love that, because if you have ever prepared middle eastern food you know that we have our own suggestion of a certain amount of spice. Baharat is wonderful but each family may have their own mix. She gives a general recipe for this spice and I made it. If you do not have a economical way to prepare this it will be very costly. Indian and Arabic recipes call for alot of spices that most people here in the states never would have on hand. I am very fortunate in spice, I live in a area where there are quite a few Indians and Middle eastern. Shahrazad Market and Cafe has the finest of all spices and many other products. If you have any questions about any products they are very friendly and willing to help you. The prices here are the best I have seen yet. As you know I make Stuffed Grape Leaves frequently, this is where I buy all of my products.
This is a great fast recipe that is totally vegetarian…
1 can of drained chickpeas or freshly cooked
2 garlic cloves chopped well
3 tab of olive oil
3 fresh roma tomatoes
roasted eggplant
2 tab of Pomegrante molasses
salt and pepper to taste.
Cook garlic in oil, add tomatoes and cook for a few minutes. Add remaining ingredients and simmer shortly. Serve with favorite rice and Hummus…
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Here is another Tartine Style Loaf
