00:00 Intro To The Spruce Eats
00:07 Classic Greek Gyro
00:53 Vegetarian-Friendly Baba Ganoush Without Tahini
01:40 Middle Eastern Chicken Shawarma
02:48 Morrocan Chicken Tagine
04:14 Baked Lemon Garlic Cod
Easy Homemade Gyros
Ingredients
For the Meat Mixture:
- pound ground lamb, or beef
- teaspoons kosher salt
- teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- teaspoons ground cumin
- teaspoon ground nutmeg
- teaspoon dried oregano
- cloves garlic, minced
- cup minced red onion
- teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- for grilling or frying, as needed
For the Sandwich:
- rounds flatbread, or pita
- leaves lettuce
- medium tomato, sliced or diced
- medium onion, thinly sliced
- cup Tzatziki sauce
Step by step instructions https://www.thespruceeats.com/gyros-a-greek-classic-912899
Vegetarian-Friendly Baba Ganoush Without Tahini Recipe:
Ingredients
- medium eggplants
- optional
- tablespoons lemon juice
- teaspoon cumin
- teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- teaspoon onion powder
- cloves garlic, preferably roasted, minced
Step by step instructions https://www.thespruceeats.com/baba-ganoush-recipe-without-tahini-3377689
Middle Eastern Chicken Shawarma Recipe:
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- cup plain yogurt
- cup vinegar
- cloves garlic, crushed
- teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- teaspoon salt
- pod cardamom pods
- teaspoon ground allspice
- tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
For the Chicken
- pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
For the Sauce
- cup tahini
- cloves garlic, crushed
- cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- tablespoons plain yogurt
For the Sandwich
- medium onion, thinly sliced
- medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
- medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- teaspoon sumac
- cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- optional
- large pita breads
Step by step https://www.thespruceeats.com/simple-chicken-shawarma-recipe-2355394
Morrocan Chicken Tagine Recipe:
Ingredients
1 to 2 preserved lemons, quartered and seeds removed
1 whole chicken, cut into pieces, skin removed, back discarded or reserved for another use
2 large white or yellow onions, finely chopped
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small handful fresh cilantro, chopped
1 small handful fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons powdered ginger
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon turmeric (or 1/4 teaspoon Moroccan yellow colorant)
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled, optional
1 teaspoon smen, optional
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ras el hanout, optional
1/3 cup olive oil
2 handfuls pitted olives (green or red, or mixed)
1/4 cup water, approximately, if using a tagine
Step by step https://www.thespruceeats.com/chicken-tagine-with-preserved-lemons-olives-2394715
Baked Lemon Garlic Cod Recipe:
Ingredients
4 (6-ounce) pieces boneless, skinless cod fillets
Sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Step by step https://www.thespruceeats.com/lemon-garlic-cod-2246104
