If you love pumpkin in savory dishes, this meat side dish recipe won't disappoint. This vibrant Middle Eastern-inspired ptitim side dish balances the natural sweetness of butternut squash and dates with the savory notes of thyme, onion, and pistachios. Ready to serve! read more

Enjoy a delicious Mediterranean-style dish that's easy to prepare and perfect for everyday use or special occasions. Shrimp are marinated in a garlic-lemon marinade for a few minutes, grilled until done, and served with - read more

This Moroccan-style dish takes just half an hour to prepare and is perfect for both special occasions and everyday meals. The beef steak is rubbed with the Moroccan spice blend ras el hanout, pan-fried, and served with a quick onion and black pepper sauce. read more

Combine boiled ptitim with a homemade, thick tomato sauce, infused with the spicy flavors of rosemary and garlic, and serve as a side dish to any meat or poultry dish. Cooking time for ptitim may vary depending on its size, so don't... read more

Summer is the season for grilled steaks. Even if you don't eat meat, indulge in this delicious treat – grill a cauliflower steak! The cauliflower head is cut into neat steaks and rubbed with harissa (a spicy paste with - read more

Ptitim, also known as Israeli couscous, is perfect for quick and delicious Middle Eastern-style side dishes. It cooks quickly, but to ensure the ptitim doesn't overcook, stays fluffy, and acquires a delicious golden hue, fry it. read more

Any small pasta, such as ptitim or orzo, works well for this salad. Combine it with blanched lima beans, herbs, dressing, and grated Parmesan cheese for a delicious, filling, and juicy side dish. Serve warm. read more

Despite its beneficial properties, mustard greens have a distinct bitterness. To balance this, they were mixed with other ingredients with equally strong flavors: garlic and ham (an excellent way to use up leftovers - read more

This Middle Eastern-style side dish made with ptitim (Israeli couscous) and cauliflower is packed with healthy fiber, tons of flavor, and rich aroma. A few cinnamon dates add a sweet note to the ptitim and cauliflower, which... read more

The recipe for these stuffed peppers was inspired by a Mediterranean salad with ptitim lentils, olives, aromatic herbs, and plenty of feta. The peppers are baked in the oven until tender, then filled with a separately prepared... read more

To make this Middle Eastern-style side dish, ptitim is simmered in chicken broth with sautéed onions and spices, then tossed with fresh herbs, chopped dates, lemon zest, and pomegranate seeds. The fruit is filling - read more

Pork tenderloin is seared until golden brown, then braised with mushrooms, celery, and onions in chicken broth with a splash of white wine. Fresh rosemary adds a unique flavor. The pork is cooked whole, and... read more

This delicious and filling salad is made with ptitim, a small pasta dish also known as Israeli couscous due to its similar appearance. Boiled ptitim is mixed with caramelized onions for a richer flavor and grilled... read more

Israeli couscous, or ptitim, only vaguely resembles the traditional Maghreb grain, but it can be used to make an equally delicious side dish, filled with Middle Eastern-style spices and fruits. Boil the ptitim together with the toasted... read more

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This simple dish packs a whole bouquet of flavors. The chicken is marinated in a Greek-style lemon, garlic, and oregano marinade. Raisins, olives, and feta cheese give Israeli couscous ptitim a sweet and savory flavor. If you season the couscous before cooking, read more

Israeli couscous, or ptitim, has little in common with Arabic couscous. It's more of a pasta dish, making it a great addition to hearty pasta salads. Make a ratatouille salad, - read more

Unlike the Arabic version, Israeli couscous, or ptitim, is more of a pasta-like dish in the form of small balls. Ptitim was invented in Israel in the 1950s, when the country was experiencing a shortage of rice and couscous. The new product - read more

Super-healthy thanks to its pearly couscous, Ina Garten's tuna salad (and no mayo!) boasts the fresh flavor of capers, lemon, and olives. read more

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To ensure her couscous ptitim is incredibly flavorful, Giada De Laurentiis first lightly toasts it, then simmers it in chicken broth. A sweet and savory maple vinaigrette highlights the fruits and herbs in her recipe, while crunchy almond pieces complement the flavor. read more

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