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"This is adapted from Claudia Roden's "The New Book of Middle Eastern Food". I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor combos. It tastes like a very fresh carrot cake without all the work...and it's healthy!"

Ingredients: honey, olive oil, raisins...

"These are very inexpensive and generally sold as street food to be eaten on the street as an egg and potato sandwich stuffed into flatbread with a thin sauce tomatish or purchased and brought home. I have spoken to a couple of my favorite vendors and have come up with this authentic recipe. I adore the egg and potato sandwiches and also love these..."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, garlic...

"A very good Low Fat Frittata, you can use or include other veggies or substitute other veggies for the zucchini, A good appetizer or entree. The recipe comes from the American Heart Association,"

Ingredients: egg substitute, egg whites...

"Oh, yum, yum...I bought a big bottle of whole cloves at Sam's a while ago and found this recipe to use them. It is fantastic. I pretty much followed it exactly, except for the garlic change. I also added two diced Roma tomatoes. It is very healthy--low fat, with only 2 tsp olive oil!!--and authentic-tasting."

Ingredients: cloves, ground cumin...

"Strictly Moroccan! Prep and cooking time are pretty much one and the same here."

Ingredients: cumin seeds, fresh garlic...

"A popular Middle Eastern pastry, especially as popular at Easter. From 'The Best of Lebanese and Middle Eastern Cooking', posted here for the 2005 Zaar World Tour. Serve with coffee, after a Middle Eastern banquet. Orange-blossom water and rose water can be purchased from Greek and Middle Eastern grocers. The preparation and cooking times..."

Ingredients: dates, rose water...

"Exotic and spicy! A good accompaniment would be fresh fruit or a side of couscous."

Ingredients: plain fat-free yogurt, cucumbers...

"This dish takes a slightly different turn depending upon the cook. Some, like me prefer more lemon or vinegar. Some only use vinegar or lemon due to finances and can't interchange though most of us do exchange them equally. In any case it is a wonderful potato salad that is a bit different than usual. In summer I use the tomato and out of summer..."

Ingredients: fresh lemon, fresh tomatoes...

"A delicious and easy adaptation of a recipe from "Foods from Mother Earth" by Maura D. Shaw and Sydna Altschuler Byrne (Shawangunk Press, 1994). I like the fresh, slightly spicy-sweet taste, and the crunchy texture. Can't wait to make it with fresh carrots from the garden! This salad can also be scooped up with pita chips."

Ingredients: curry powder, lemon juice...

"This quick lunch or dinner includes cumin spiced chicken and veggies served in a pita pocket. Cool off the spicy kick with sour cream or yogurt."

Ingredients: ground cumin, salt & freshly ground black pepper...

"A very pretty salad with a slightly Morrocan feel to it. Special enough for a dinner party or just whenever! Easily adjusted for more or less servings."

Ingredients: currants, dried apricots...

"The salad can be made up to an hour ahead and chilled. Keep the dressing separately at room temperature, then drizzle it over just before serving."

Ingredients: cilantro, romaine lettuce hearts...