CONTENTS
1: PITA AND YOGURT
A Word From the Author
Pita the Great
About the Recipes
Secrets to Baking Perfect Pita
Basic Pita
Pita Croutons
Whole-Wheat Honey Pita
What to Do with Pitas if They Don't Puff
Herbed Zahter Pita
Spiced Anise Tea
Pita Toast and Pita Crisps
Sweetened-Sesame Pita
Griddle-Baked Pita Pinwheel Sandwiches
Unleavened Griddle-Baked Pita
Homemade Yogurt
Fresh Yogurt Cheese
White Cheese
2: PICKER UPPERS
Hummus Bi Tahini
Homemade Tahini
Hummus Guacamole
Hot Hummus and Feta Cheese
Herbed Hummus with Pistachios
Baba Ghanouge
Olive-Laced Baba Ghanouge
Chicken Liver Pate
Oriental Shrimp and Black Bean Dip
Taramosalata
Capered Smoked Salmon
Pita Tea Sandwiches
Shrimp with Avocado-Sesame Sauce
Kibbeh
Yogurt-Garlic Sauce
Bulgur and Lamb Tartare
Baked Meat Diamonds
Mediterreanean Shrimp Pate
Spinach and Raisin Triangles
Spinach and Feta Trianbles
Fluted Pita Meat Pies
Lemonade with Orange-Blossom Water
Taratour
Pita Pyramids
Squash Patties with Yogurt-Garlic Sauce
Fried Eggplant and Squash with Taratour
Hot Bon Champignon Brie on Duxelles
Gingered Fig Montrachet
Fried Lemon-Laced Cheese
Basil Fondue Piedmontese
Walnut-Stuffed Grape Leaves
Olive Paste Tarts with Yogurt Cheese
Open-Faced Goat Cheese Pita Tarts
Fresh Pita Pizza
Marinated Artichokes with Salonika Peppers
Homemade Roasted Peppers
Piquant Pickled Turnips
Marinated Black Greek Olives
Cauliflower and Onion Pickles
3: PITA ALONG-SIDES
Spinach and Lentil Soup
Noodles and Lentil Hot Pot
Little Pita Dumplings in Yogurt Soup
Chilled Cucumber and Yogurt Soup
Secrets to Preparing Salad and Sandwich Greens
Cauliflower, Broccoli, and Bell Pepper Salad
Feta Cheese and Cucumber Salad
Cucumber and Yogurt Salad
Carrot, Orange, and Radish Salad
Classic Mediterranean Salad
Tomato and Onion Salad
Curried Spinach, Walnut, and Orange Salad
Minted Potato Salad
Tabbouleh
Bulgur, Fruit, and Cheese Salad
Spicy Bulgur Salad
Pita Bread Salad
Market Salad with Basil Torta Vinaigrette
Chef's Couscous Salad
Classic Parsley and Onion Omelet
Falafel
Harissa
Kefta Kebabs
Garlicky Seafood Kebabs
The Famous Yogurt Drink
Shish Kebabs
Coriander and Lamb Sausage Patties
Herb-Broiled Chicken and Onion on a Pita
Cold Pita Delis
Chicken Salad Supreme
Chicken Salad Bearnaise
Smoked Turkey and Apricot Salad
Chicken Broccoli Divan
Peanut Butter and Pita
Crabmeat, Carrot, and Grape Salad
Crabmeat and Nut Hawaiian Salad
Grilled Deli Pitas
Scallop and Melon Ball Salad
Curried Shrimp, Persimmon, and Nut Salad
Dilled Cucumber-Salmon Salad
Nopalito Cactus, Tomato, and Feta Salad
Smoked Ham and Fresh Asparagus
Devilled Egg and Mushroom Salad
Open-Faced Pita Cheese Melts
String Cheese, Fruit, and Nut Salad
Sesame-tossed Pear Waldorf and Cheese
Carrot and Banana Curry
Oven-Baked Chicken Tandoori
Curried Crab Rolls
Lamb, Apple, and Almond Curry
Pita Burritos
Crispy Sesame Chicken Strips
Pita Stroganoff
Mustard Steak and Bucheron
Gingered Tofu and Vegetable Toss
Peacemaker in a Pocket
Orange-Gingered Chicken
5: PITA SWEETS
Pita Cheese Crepes
Flaming Apricot-Walnut Rolls
Spiced Glazed Figs with Hazelnuts
Stuffed Dates in Pita Wedges
Turkish Coffee
Baked Ruby Quince with Walnuts
Spiced Apple Pita Pudding
Pita and Halva
Pita Apple Crisps
Pistachio and Banana Toffee Rolls
Pressed Apricot Rolls
Glazed Pita Puffs
Mint Tea
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