Middle East

Shawarma is super yummy, and super delicious for a juicy fun picnic. Seasoned shawarma can be made into a pizza, a wrap and now in a pita. This version is …

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Fattet Batnjan (Eggplant casserole) is super popular appetizer in Arabic cuisine. It’s super healthy, packed with lots of protein, and probiotics. 1 eggplant (medium) 1/2 lb. lean minced beef 2 cups yogurt 1 Tbsp. tahini 1 onion (small) 1 pita bread (large, …

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Like many rice pilafs, this one is spiced with saffron-infused water to create patches of fragrant yellow rice. The whole pilaf is wrapped in butter-saturated lavash to create a crispy, …

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This yummy herb omelet combines super fun ingredients like cumin, dill, cilantro and cinnamon. I really enjoy this dish because it looks like a pizza. Plus, it has so many …

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Fattoush is a Levantine salad made from toasted or fried pieces of khubz combined with mixed greens and other vegetables, such as radishes and tomatoes. 2 loaves pita bread Extra virgin …

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Manakish, or in singular form man’ousheh, or other spellings, sometimes called Arabic: فَطَايِر‎, romanized: faṭāyir, is a popular Levantine food consisting of dough topped with thyme, cheese, or ground meat. …

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A refreshing pudding, mehalabiya’s most standout flavors come from pistachios. Perfect for the diner who wants a refreshing after-dinner treat. mehalabiya is especially popular with everyone. 3 cups milk  ¾ …

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Lentils and riced are cooked together with a combination of spices that includes a heavy dose of cumin. The fragrant mixture is then topped off with crispy, fried onions, which provide …

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Tomatoes make up the majority of this dish, and they’re simmered slowly with herbs and spices before having eggs cracked right on the top and cooked with the heat. What …

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