Basic Hummus

2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and liquid reserved 1 tablespoon sesame seeds Salt and pepper to taste
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat and cook garlic for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and set aside.Place garbanzo beans in a blender or food [...]

Egg Noodles with Cremini Mushrooms

3 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup chopped onion1/2 cup water1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 cup dry red wine 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 pound fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced 5 ounces egg noodles 1 1/2 [...]

Falafel

1 can (15 ounces) Garbanzo beans or 1 1/2 cups cooked dry-packaged Garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained1 medium onion, coarsely chopped1/4 cup packed parsley leaves2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon ground cumin3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juiceSalt and pepper, to taste1 cup dry plain bread crumbs, divided1/4 cup chopped raisins1 egg yolkOlive oil [...]

Falafel with Tahini Dressing

2 cups dried chickpeas1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup sesame seeds1/4 cup finely chopped parsley3/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons ground coriander1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepperOil, for deep-fryingPita breadTahini Dressing (recipe follows)
Toppings:Lettuce, thinly shreddedCucumbers, thinly slicedTomatoes, choppedOnions, choppedSoak the chickpeas in water overnight.Run chickpeas [...]

Fried Rice

3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 cups cold, cooked rice 4 green onions, chopped 1 packet (0.75 oz.) MAGGI TASTE OF ASIA Fried Rice Seasoning Blend 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 large eggs, beaten 1 cup frozen peas and carrotsHeat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry rice and green onions for 1 minute. [...]

India-Style Mushrooms in Pita

4 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 crushed garlic cloves, chopped 2 teaspoons ground cardamom 2 teaspoons ground cumin 4 dried hot chilies, crushed, or 4 jalapeno chilies, sliced 2 large onions, sliced 2 large tomatoes, sliced 1 small eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced, then cut crosswise to julienne 15 to 20 fresh shiitake caps, stems removed [...]

Minty Tabbouleh

1 cup water 1/2 cup uncooked bulgar 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion2 large plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped 1/3 cup bottled mint sauce 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese (optional)Fresh mint sprigs (optional)Bring [...]

Mu Chu Vegetable Wraps

2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons soy sauce1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon cornstarch8 to 10 (8-inch) flour tortillas1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 teaspoon finely minced gingerroot2 garlic cloves, finely minced2 medium carrots, cut into julienne strips1/2 small head cabbage, shredded1 medium zucchini, cut into julienne strips4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms2 cups fresh bean sprouts1/2 medium jicama, peeled and cut [...]

Orient Eggspress

1 (6-ounce) package frozen snow pea pods 1 medium sweet red or green pepper, cut in julienne strips 1/4 cup water 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, undrained 1 (4-ounce) can sliced mushrooms, undrained3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 4 hard-cooked eggs, wedged3 cups cooked brown riceIn medium saucepan, [...]

Sesame Noodles

2 scallions, sliced1 clove of garlic1 teaspoon fresh ginger root2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon hot sauce1 tablespoon sesame oil1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar1 tablespoon granulated sugar1 tablespoon peanut oil1/3 cup chunky peanut butter1/3 cup sesame seeds1/4 cup cold waterFresh cilantro1 tablespoon chopped peanutsCold cooked oriental egg noodlesIn a blender add scallions, garlic, fresh ginger root, [...]