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Pita Chips

Submitted by: Dawn

These fresh-from-the-oven triangles--pre-brushed with olive oil and herbs--have a warm and crunchy warm snap that you just can't get from a store bought bag.

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Easy Baklava

Submitted by: Arvilla

Phyllo dough is layered with butter, cinnamon and nuts and baked, then topped with a honey syrup and allowed to cool before eating.

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Syrian Bread

Submitted by: Sue Litster

Mix the dough in your bread machine and bake in the oven. A versatile Middle Eastern style flat bread that you can serve with lunch or dinner.

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Ghoraiybah

Submitted by: redsoxfan213

Living In: Arlington, Texas, USA

A simple traditional Arabic recipe for cookies similar to shortbread. The wonderful flavor comes from the cardamom, which is fairly expensive, but very worth it. I actually prefer them without the almonds, but you might add them if you like.

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Choereg (Armenian Easter Bread)

Submitted by: Ani

Living In: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Ok...so my mother would just kill me if she knew I made our family recipe for Choereg public. But my policy is 'why keep a good thing to myself'. Choereg is a traditional, slightly sweet bread, especially made for Easter. It is delicious for breakfast with a nice cup of coffee. It takes some level of skill, but anyone used to handling yeast should not have a problem. You can find Mahleb at Middle Eastern grocery stores, especially around Easter. It will be with the spices. Please do not omit it, as this is what gives it its distinctive flavour and aroma.

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Toum

Submitted by: Sahaj108

This is a traditional Lebanese Garlic dipping sauce. Not for the faint of heart. Keeps for weeks in the fridge. Serve at room temperature with Lebanese breads, Hummus and Tabbouleh.

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Vegan-Friendly Falafel

Submitted by: Marian

Home Town: Warwick, New York, USA

Living In: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Prepare tasty falafel using dry garbanzo beans and plenty of spices to experience authentic flavor, and make if vegan-free without eggs or breadcrumbs.

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Kuwaiti Traditional Tea

Submitted by: MERKA2125

This is the typical tea you will find in regular housed in Kuwait. Its deliciously aromatic and the spices give it a rich taste. You can add/subtract the ingredients to your taste, but be careful with the saffron.

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Soldier Buttons

Submitted by: Reyhan

This is a Turkish thumbprint cookie filled with strawberry jam.

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Basboosa II

Submitted by: Felicia Manocchio

Home Town: Buffalo, New York, USA

Living In: Delray Beach, Florida, USA

This is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made of semolina flour, yogurt, and coconut. To adjust the sweetness, you can half or double the amount of sugar in the lemon syrup.

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Fried Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce

Submitted by: Sally

Home Town: Alvin, Texas, USA

This is a Lebanese dish that my mother's side of the family had at every get together and it was always the first thing gone!

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Turkish Halwa

Submitted by: Asli Onser

Living In: Izmir, Izmir, Turkey

This traditional Turkish molasses and walnut dessert is both easy and yummy!

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Israeli Stuffed Dates

Submitted by: Bina E.

This chocolate-covered, nut-filled date candy is straight from Israel, an idea I received from my Yemenite neighbor. It's easy and delicious!

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Seared Rabbit with Rosemary Potatoes

Submitted by: IMANKAY

Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

I'm Palestinian and my mother would cook this for special guests. A very exotic twist to cooking rabbit with sage, olives, artichokes and served alongside rosemary potatoes.

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Talamee

Submitted by: PlainSight

A traditional Syrian yeast bread, this is a family recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation. It is simple and delicious, great with stews and hearty meals, or grilled with jam.

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Yazdi Cakes

Submitted by: shahrzad

A recipe passed to me from my great-grandmother, these cakes are light and not too sweet. The cardamom and rosewater give it a distinctive Persian flavor. These are best served with hot tea or coffee.

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Lavash Cracker Bread

Submitted by: Betty

This is identical to the cracker bread sold at delis in large grocery stores that costs six dollars for three big rounds. You can make it for pennies! I fell it love with it as an appetizer with Harvarti cheese melted on it but with the price of the cheese and lavash we didn't have it much. Make sure you roll the dough VERY thin, almost see-through.

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Sun-dried Tomato and Fennel Seed Hummus

Submitted by: gurtess smyrnakins

This yummy hummus is made with all the traditional ingredients - garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil - and includes sun-dried tomatoes and fennel seed.

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Hummus III

Submitted by: Rhoda McIntosh

As a spread, dip or garlicky pita filling, classic hummus is both delicious and satisfying. Best of all, it's whipped up in seconds in a blender or food processor.

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Sean's Falafel and Cucumber Sauce

Submitted by: Sean

You don't have to use powdered mix to make your own falafel! Mashed chickpeas are combined with onion, bread crumbs, egg and herbs, and fried. Serve with the cucumber sauce in a pita with tomatoes.

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Pita Chips

Easy Baklava

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Ghoraiybah

Choereg (Armenian Easter Bread)

Toum

Vegan-Friendly Falafel

Kuwaiti Traditional Tea

Soldier Buttons

Basboosa II

Fried Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce

Turkish Halwa

Israeli Stuffed Dates

Seared Rabbit with Rosemary Potatoes

Talamee

Yazdi Cakes

Lavash Cracker Bread

Sun-dried Tomato and Fennel Seed Hummus

Hummus III

Sean's Falafel and Cucumber Sauce

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