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Sat Sep-17-05 10:51 PM
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Sat Sep-17-05 10:54 PM
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Sat Sep-17-05 10:55 PM
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2. It is ground up chickpeas in tahini sauce |
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served on Pita bread...in other words Arab food.
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:00 PM
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5. I've never eaten Middle Eastern cuisine. |
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I guess I should get out there and try something new. What would you suggest as far as a meal goes?
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:08 PM
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Beef and Lamb cooked on a spit, carved and put in a pita with tomatoes, lettuce and onions with a cucumber dressing.
Falafel is good too, ground chickpeas formed into patties and deep fried.
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:13 PM
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:14 PM
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It's a chicken dish. Or at least it tasted like chicken... hmmm.
An important thing to know is that it's NOT pronounced "kus-kus" Apparently that pronunciation is slang for a female body part in Arabic. I was SO embarrassed when the wife of one of my Palestinian hosts explained to me why everyone got quiet after I said that. :blush: It's pronounced "Koose-Koose"
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:33 PM
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21. I better stay away from that one |
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Or just point to it on the menu ;) I might get into trouble otherwise.
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:36 PM
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25. Couscous is a grainy pasta dish |
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Kind of takes on the flavor of anything you mix it with...I usually make it with chopped red onions, chopped tomatoes, and chopped cucumbers, seasoned with garlic, salt and fresh ground black pepper.
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Sat Sep-17-05 10:55 PM
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3. It's that amazing middle eastern dip |
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which is thick, usually accompanied by pita bread
mmmmm....
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Sat Sep-17-05 10:58 PM
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4. I don't think I could afford to fill it up. |
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:01 PM
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6. Hummus...silly girl... |
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:02 PM
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Edited on Sat Sep-17-05 11:54 PM by Tom Kitten
(ed...sorry !)
well I do like hummus and do art for the good of the garbanzo...
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:03 PM
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Hummus? Ay-rabs eat dat shit! You must hate America! |
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:09 PM
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:03 PM
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It's been a bit of time, but I love hummus.
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:03 PM
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I've heard about hummus for years but I've no idea what it is. All I know is that is a dip of some kind served with bread. Do you have a good recipe?
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:11 PM
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I usually buy it at the Middle Eastern deli near me.
Here is a recipe
2 cloves garlic—roughly chopped ¼ cup lemon juice ¼ cup water 14 oz (400g) canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)—rinsed and drained ½ cup tahini 1 teaspoon sea salt
PLACE all ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth, scraping the sides occasionally.
Variations: If you like a spicier hummus, add a small red chili (chopped) or a pinch of cayenne pepper, or try a little cumin for a more exotic variation.
Tip: Prepare extra quantities of hummus—it can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 1 week and frozen for up to 3 months.
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:24 PM
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16. Thank you. I'm going to try it out this week. |
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I'm silly and saw chickpea and thought peas? No peas allowed!
It actually sounds quite good though. Much healthier than what we've been eating. I'll let you know what happens. Thanks again!
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Sun Sep-18-05 01:22 AM
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29. Around here, most of the supermarkets carry it... |
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and I've used it as a Mayo substitute on sandwiches, and even as a sort of salad dressing.
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:03 PM
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10. I had some with dinner last night. |
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:28 PM
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17. That would be the perfect food |
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to finish this ghastly brew with. Does it have lots of garlic in it?
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:30 PM
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The variety I get does, but there are some that are lighter on the garlic.
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:32 PM
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20. I'll take some of yours, then! |
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:33 PM
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:29 PM
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18. Anyone from Chicago area ever been to Pita Inn? |
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In Evanston or Skokie, I can't remember but it is the best!
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:34 PM
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23. I love hummus with a good dose of curry |
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I used to eat it on whole wheat or rye toast for breakfast. :9
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:36 PM
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24. Cripes, I read that wrong. |
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:37 PM
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27. and I bet you were wondering why it was not locked and deleted yet! |
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:37 PM
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26. My dear KitchenWitch... |
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I have NEVER had any...I guess I've been missing out...
Maybe you can have some for me when...you know.....
:loveya: :pals:
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Sat Sep-17-05 11:41 PM
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If there is a middle eastern deli near you, I would pick up half a pint...and some good pita bread...
It is my favorite snack food.
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Sun Sep-18-05 03:39 AM
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me likey hummus me likey gyros
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Sun Sep-18-05 03:43 AM
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31. Me likey both and me likey falafel |
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and my name is not Bill O'Liely!
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