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"A rich delicious soup. Good as a part of suhoor or futoor (iftar) the meals before sunrise and fajr prayer and after sunset & maghreb prayer during the month of Ramadan. Here is what the original poster had to say, "This is not only the most popular dish in Greece but Albania as well. The two countries share many recipes. The Greek dish however..."

Ingredients: dry white beans, onions...

"This is wonderful on the outdoor grill, indoor grill, oven.... even stove top grill pan. A nice garlicky cucumber salad goes wonderfully with this. My kids love this dish... after all it is food on a stick. You can always make these ahead of time and freeze raw... and grill from frozen ( you will need to adjust cooking time for this)."

Ingredients: pepper, skewers, eggs...

"Delicious little diamonds of tangy almond delight! Easy to make and very much appreciated by all. Perfect for Eid celebrations or any special (or not so special!) ocassion.

This is for the lemon ones - more traditionally they are lime....

You can freeze these and then put the syrup and icing sugar on later. I like to make a few..."

Ingredients: cornflour, eggs...

"Of all the pickles prepared in the Middle East-and there are many of them - this is one of the most spectacular looking. A delight to serve with grilled and roasted meats. Be patient and resist the temptation to open the jar before they are ready! Once opened they will keep for 4-6 weeks in a cool place, if they last that long! From a favourite book..."

Ingredients: dates, garlic, salt...

"Well, without Chaimen, there would be no Basterma! I LOVE Basterma...It is so delicious. A real delicacy. Sliced very, very thin and eaten with The wonderful Armenian bread-Lavash. Can you tell I like Armenian food?? I can't help it-It's in my blood. Thanks to my Aunt Sophie!"

Ingredients: kimion, paprika, garlic cloves...

"This light and moist pastry is stuffed with lean ground beef and nuts, seasoned to perfection. To make this wonderful finger food or appetizer. Perfect for cold winter nights."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, egg yolks...

"This was posted for informational purposes ONLY with a large caveat for ever trying to make these at home unless an experienced maker has taught you! You who continue to make this will be disappointed and unhappy!! Also don't be adding an egg to make something to soft hold together. I have a feeling over processing is the problem as the blades..."

Ingredients: dry yeast, honey, sesame seeds...

Ingredients: garlic powder, honey...

"I was concocting dip and dressing recipes one day, and I was half watching CNN news at the same time when Osama bin Laden's face appeared on the TV screen - hence the name. Enjoy it - it's tasty."

Ingredients: chives, tarragon vinegar...

"This will be the only baklava recipe you will ever use! My dad is from Egypt and is a 5 star master chef and recreated this classic dessert in a simplified version. Super easy that even a beginner chef could try it out with success! You can make with walnuts or pecans (whatever your preference is). So good and can be frozen and enjoyed for months..."

Ingredients: cloves, coconut, lemon juice...

"A nice and creamy version which is our favorite! Cream Caramel is a rich delicious custard dessert with a layer of soft caramel on top. Sometimes called flan, or caramel custard. It is very popular in Egypt and we love it as a part of Suhoor (the meal before dawn and fajr prayer during the month of Ramadan). The perfect amount of time for chilling is..."

Ingredients: egg yolks, heavy cream, sugar...

Ingredients: fat-free ricotta cheese, salt substitute...

"I got this recipe from my mother in law, who got it from her mother in law from Lebanon. I just love it, it's best if you eat it the traditional way. Tear off a piece of pita bread, and use it to grab the stew and rice!
You may also exchange beef for chicken or shrimp."

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, onions...