Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2011

Wow, delicious! My 4-year-old even asked for seconds. Next time I go to a pot-luck, I'm bringing this!

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Statlady

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Oct. 1, 2011

I guess no matter how healthy hummus is for you, I cannot make myself like it! :(

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Mary

Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2011

Distinctively different, and will make again. This review based on optional ingredients being included. While we enjoyed eating it as instructed, we liked it even better when briefly heated-up before serving. The amount of pita bread seemed a bit overpowering (a bit to dry) but was fine when served warm. The hummus spread will make or break this recipe. I don’t think this recipe will come out w/ a higher rating that what you assign to your hummus spread if tasted alone as torn pita bread and pine nuts won’t pull-up the rating. I choose “Smokey Chipotle Hummus” from this site, and it was great when coupled w/ this recipe. Had a store bought hummus been used, this probably would have been rated a 2 or 3. Thanks IMANKAY for a versatile recipe that can be changed-up by using different hummus spreads.

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ConkyJoe

Reviewed: Jul. 21, 2011

This is so healthy, fresh and delicious! I have made this numerous times now and my husband loves it. I have made it both with ground beef and ground lamb - both are great. I triple the allspice every time. Depending on what I have, I make it into a sort of salad - just put a torn pita on each plate, top with hummus, then the meat, then either shredded romaine or halved cherry tomatoes (or both), then sliced red onion, then parsley. Salt, pepper, paprika, lemon juice. SO good! The pine nuts are tasty as well, but I feel like you can easily skip them if you don't have them to hand. Enjoy!

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Diana Moutsopoulos

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: London, Greater London, England, U.K.

Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2011

This wasn't a make-once-a-week recipe, but the family really like it so I don't complain! It needs vegetables and crackers or something to eat with it. I made it with the ground beef and can't imagine what it would have been like without it.

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youngcook

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jun. 8, 2011

Surprisingly good,and I made the recipe with no changes. It's a perfect summer recipe to make when it's too hot to cook!

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Jeannie

Living In: Saratoga, New York, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 10, 2011

Excellent recipe. I followed the directions, except I added some garlic and cumin to the ground beef. I also toasted the pita breads into small chips or croutons. I served this with the Arab lentil and rice dish called "Mujadarrah", also from this website. Great combination! I will make this one again.

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pinkypink

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2011

Very unexpected. I didn't realize this was a room temperature casserole (didn't know they existed), but I did enjoy it.

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Tami F

Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2011

Really nice! It would be great for a salad/appetizer style party. I used about 1.75 lbs ground turkey and added a few garlic cloves to the onions. The allspice is great but definitely needs more - and that's after I added extra from the start! Pine nuts toast very nicely on the stove with no oil (they release their own natural oil). I made my own hummus and only used about 1.5 cups. Layered: hummus, pita, meat, pita, hummus, meat, pine nuts, parsley, paprika, lemon juice. Refrigerate leftovers and heat them up the next day - tastes just as good if not better!

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MaLizGa

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Long Beach, California, USA

Living In: Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2011

I truly like this recipe. I used the hummus III recipe to give a fresh flavor. This one is a keeper. The allspice while subtle is still important it adds a layer of flavor.

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