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zaatar

Za’atar (Herbal Spice Mix for Life)

March 8, 2021May 25, 2021

Easily one of the tastiest mixes of herbs and spices you’ll eat when you are in the Arab world. Za’atar will wow you!

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shakshuka

Traditional Shakshuka Recipe (Quick & Easy)

January 25, 2021May 25, 2021

Shakshuka, the one pan breakfast that is easy to make and tastes delicious!

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kaak

The Original Kaak of the Middle East

February 13, 2021May 25, 2021

An easy to follow Kaak recipe. Fluffy on the inside, crunchy on the outside, smothered in roasted sesame seeds. What’s not to like?

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tahini sauce

Tahini Sauce (Creamy, Tasty & Traditional)

February 8, 2021May 25, 2021

Known in the Arab world as tahinia, tahini sauce is a huge staple, added to many types of sandwiches in the region.

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Tabouli

Tabouli Salad (The Lebanese Way)

March 1, 2021May 25, 2021

Tabouli salad is definitely a staple of the Levantian kitchen, made slightly differently from country to country.

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taboon bread

Taboon Bread(Nourishment and Sustenance)

May 2, 2019July 31, 2021

With a combination of smell, warmth, crunch, and softness all hitting your senses at once in a way that is hard to replicate with any other food, this bread is a winner!

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shish tawook

Shish Tawook (Middle Eastern Chicken Skewers)

September 21, 2020May 25, 2021

Only a few dishes come to mind when you think about Arab grilled meats, and shish tawook is a favorite.

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Shish Kabob

Shish Kabob – The Ancient Art of Grilling

February 22, 2021May 25, 2021

Popular right across the Mediterranean, this shish kabob recipe is the traditional preparation with a marinade for this timeless meal.

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garlic labneh

Roasted Garlic Labneh Dip Recipe

July 10, 2019May 25, 2021

Pairing the deep taste of garlic in this labneh recipe creates the perfect partnership.

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roasted garlic hummus

Roasted Garlic Hummus (Simple & Creamy)

October 15, 2020May 25, 2021

Roasted garlic hummus is one of my very favorite ways of making hummus.

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pita bread

Pita Bread (Time-Honored & Tasty)

February 15, 2021May 25, 2021

This homemade pita bread is simple to make and better than anything you can buy in the store.

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Baba Ganoush

My Simple Baba Ganoush Recipe

January 9, 2021May 25, 2021

You can’t beat a delicious, nourishing Baba Ganoush in your mezze!

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Muhammara

Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper Dip)

April 18, 2020September 2, 2021

Muhammara is a deliciously spicy mezze dip made from roasted red peppers.

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manakish

Manakish (Za’atar Flatbread)

April 14, 2019May 25, 2021

Manoushe, manakeesh, manoush, manakish, manaeesh, regardless of how you spell it phonetically it means one thing.

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lebanese garlic sauce

Lebanese Garlic Sauce (Traditional Toum)

August 24, 2020May 25, 2021

When you make Lebanese garlic sauce, you will be making one of the most popular recipes in the Middle East.

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kofta kebab

Kofta Kebab (Ground Lamb On A Skewer)

March 29, 2021May 25, 2021

There are so many ways to make kebab, and kofta kebab is one that you definitely need in your wheelhouse as a chef.

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knafeh

Knafeh (Middle Eastern Pastry Dessert)

October 8, 2020May 25, 2021

Knafeh is an amazing thing to behold, and like no other dessert I know. Made far and wide right around the world, Knafeh is something you definitely want to try.

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kafta

Kafta (Lebanese Grilled Beef Kebabs)

January 7, 2021May 25, 2021

These Lebanese grilled beef kebabs are perfect for entertaining all year round.

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jerusalem salad

Jerusalem Salad (A Refreshingly Simple Salad)

March 20, 2021May 25, 2021

Jerusalem is a city that has been around for a long, long time, and I’m going to wager Jerusalem Salad has been around even longer.

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Hummus

Hummus (The Traditional Tasty Way)

January 18, 2021May 25, 2021

There is nothing as good or satisfying as homemade hummus, served at your very own kitchen table.

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Harissa

Harissa Paste (Hot Sauce of the Gods)

April 19, 2021May 25, 2021

It doesn’t get much purer or simpler than a recipe of harissa paste to delight your taste buds.

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Halva

Halva/Halawa (Both Spell Dessert)

March 22, 2021May 25, 2021

No matter if you call it halva or hallawa you are talking about a delicious sesame dessert.

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Garlic Paste (The Indispensable Elixir)

Garlic Paste (The Indispensable Elixir)

July 29, 2021July 30, 2021

Garlic paste is a fantastic way to add a concentrated taste of garlic to your cooking. An important ingredient valued for its health benefits, garlic has long been prized for its widely varying flavors.

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Foul Mudammas

Foul Mudammas (Egyptian Fava Beans)

February 6, 2021May 25, 2021

Foul Mudammas is a stew of cooked fava beans normally enjoyed at breakfast.

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Falafel

Falafel (The Crispy Traditional Way)

January 11, 2021August 4, 2021

One of the incredible street foods of the Middle Eastern world, this falafel recipe is the authentic one to try.

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chicken shawarma

Easy Chicken Shawarma (Succulent & Tender)

February 1, 2021May 25, 2021

What comes to my mind when I think of chicken shawarma is one of the finest shawarma sandwiches ever made!

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dolmades

Dolmades (Stuffed Grape Leaves) Recipe

March 24, 2021May 25, 2021

This has to be one of my very favorite meals in the world, dolmades is of course the Greek name most people know.

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batata harra

Batata Harra (Lebanese Spicy Potatoes)

March 30, 2019September 16, 2021

Batata Harra is a wonderful addition to any mezze, with its combination of crunch and heat from the pepper, it really is to die for.

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baklawa

Baklava (Baklawa) Delicious Phyllo Dessert 

November 26, 2020May 25, 2021

Baklawa (Baklava) is a wonderful dessert that when made well will just melt in your mouth.

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