Kabob Kaboby with Dolores Mobasher

My friend Dolores came out from Califonia to visit us for a long weekend. (and play Scrabble--she's a mean contender) She is one of the best cooks I've ever met. We were neighbors in Covina, California and a week didn't go by that Dolores didn't drop off something delicious that she cooked in her kitchen. Her specialty is Persian food. Her husband Rod, is originally from the Middle East and Dolores embraced his heritage in the best way possible--through its food. It didn't take any coercing to get Dolores to cook with me while she was visiting. I requested Kabob. The dish we made is called Kabob Kaboby. KABOB KABOBY Ingredients: 1lb ground beef 2 large onions 1 egg 3 Tbs bread crumbs 1 can tomatoes (can use fresh) tumeric salt pepper parsley red or green pepper raisins (opt) nutmeg (opt) cinnamon (opt) Slice 1 1/2 onions and place into pan with a drizzle of oil. Sprinkle with caraway seeds. Meanwhile, chop 1/2 onion finely in food processor, add egg, meat, 3 Tbs breadcrumbs (to texture), 1 tsp tumeric, salt, pepper (liberal), 1 Tbs parsley, raisins (opt), red pepper (opt). Make into patties --makes about 6. Put a hole in the middle with your finger (like a donut) and put patties atop the onions, cover and cook over medium high heat until meat starts to turn color. Turn over patties, top with thick slice of tomato on each and a little juice. Add a bit more s & p. At this point we added the green beans and more chopped pepper--you can add any veggies you like--or none at all. Cover, reduce heat. Cook 1-2 hours. Serve over rice.