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"This is truly the perfect hummus, in my humble opinion. Roasting the garlic brings out its nutty and sweet flavor and cuts down on the sharpness. It's well worth the time! Try it, I don't think you'll be disappointed."

Ingredients: warm water, olive oil...

"This is wonderful atop Msabbha instead of the plain tahini! Tahini or tashi as it is called in Cyprus, is a paste made from ground sesame seeds. It is usually very thick and if left a long time you will see that oil is gathered on top. You do not have to worry about that you just mix it and it is just fine. The full version is one of the many..."

Ingredients: fresh parsley, lemons, paprika...

"This is a staple in our home. A simple salad that is made throughout the Middle East, Arabian influenced African countries such as Sudan were it is called Salatet Zabady bil Ajur & the Mediterranean. It is served as a mezza or salad side dish. It is especially good as a cool sauce to be paired with hot rice dishes as we do. Timman Z'affaran (Iraqi Saffron Rice With Meat), for example...."

Ingredients: cucumbers, dried mint, mint...

"Garlic, olives, and tahini are the main flavors of this dip. I love this recipe, it has so much flavor. I found this on: http://www.geocities.com/umhajar/gripe10.html Posted for Ramadan Tag 2009"

Ingredients: fresh cilantro, green olives...

"From: "Classic Vegetarian Cooking from the Middle East & North Africa" by Habeeb Salloum. From Palestine and Jordan regions."

Ingredients: dried mint, fresh chives...

"I found this one searching online....I saw that there were no Bourekasim on this site....I thought I should add one! I have not tried it yet, but if you try it before I do, let me know how it turns out. :

"Middle-Eastern style puff pastry pockets filled with cheese. Great served as an appetizer or the traditional Israeli way for breakfast..."

Ingredients: dried parsley, eggs...

"From: "Classic Vegetarian Cooking from the Middle East & North Africa" by Habeeb Salloum. From Palestine and Jordan regions."

Ingredients: fresh cilantro, fresh lemon juice...

"There are a variety of eggplant salads in Palestinian cuisine, but this is one which you will find in every restaurant as part of the traditional "Meza"."

Ingredients: eggplants, green chili peppers...

"From: "Classic Vegetarian Cooking from the Middle East & North Africa" by Habeeb Salloum. Palestine and Jordan."

Ingredients: pepper, fresh lemon juice...

"This is the yoghurt cheese made in the Middle East. It is EASY to make, but there's a lot to explain! I saw other recipes on here but they call for store-bought Greek yoghurt (different flavor) or low fat store yoghurt (yuk) instead of home-made, which is very easy to do and gives far better flavor. The consistency of home-made is not as creamy..."

Ingredients: salt, whole milk, yogurt...

"This cheese (also labaneh) originates in the Middle Eastern countries and is usually made with goats milk. This give quite a sour cheese so cows milk yoghurt is more to our Western palate. Allow up to 48 hours. From 500mls expect about 250gm of cheese. If you won't eat this in a couple of days you will need to preserve it in oil. This can be..."

Ingredients: mint leaves, olive oil...

"Can get easier than this!"

Ingredients: Pillsbury refrigerated biscuits, za'atar spice mix...

"Traditional Arabic breakfast dish usually served with warm pita, zaatar (dried oregano with sesame seeds), lebene, green olives, and other sides. You can also add jalapeno in this dish (my dad likes his foul spicy)"

Ingredients: fava beans, fresh parsley...

"This is great with pita chips or fresh cut veggies for dipping. Also good as a spread for wraps. You can mix it up and add cilantro/ lime (omitting the lemon), roasted red peppers, or even artichoke hearts. YUM!!! I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.
By the way you can find tahini in most health sections of the market. I've seen mine at..."

Ingredients: lemon juice, garlic cloves...