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"We've got a new local dairy (in such a small country, local also means national), that makes some of the best cheeses (and soy milk and soy puddings). This recipe really showcases their ricotta and feta cheeses. This is a great vegetarian dish to serve, we usually have some kind of variation after the Yom Kippur fast day. I also like to add some..."

Ingredients: dried oregano, eggs...

"This is my family's take on a wonderful comfort food."

Ingredients: pepper, cumin, garlic...

"A recipe I learned from two Lebanese friends. This is my family's most requested dish at get-togethers."

Ingredients: cucumbers, cumin powder...

"These have a very special flavor, go great with my Moroccan Pumpkin Soup (L'hamraak Garagh)."

Ingredients: eggs, salt, sweet potatoes...

"Healthy, easy. There are no exact amounts for this spread/salad/side-dish. Experiment with ingredients/amounts."

Ingredients: cumin, fresh ground black pepper...

"This was one of the most popular dishes at Nancy Mehagian's vegetarian restaurant on the island of Ibiza and she shared it in her book "Siren’s Feast: An Edible Odyssey". There are two secret (and essential) ingredients in this recipe - fine bulgur (which has the added benefit of cooking quickly) and tamari soy sauce. This really is..."

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, fresh mint leaves...

"I've been saving this since 1997 from McCall's magazine. There are 9 Passover recipes in it. The menu they gave is Gefilte Fish (no recipe), Chicken Soup With Matzo Balls, Mixed Green Salad (no recipe), Stuffed Tarragon Roast Capon With Rich Pan Gravy, Matzo Walnut and Mushroom Stuffing, Roasted Tzimmes, Asparagus With Lemon and Mint, Chocolate-Almond..."

Ingredients: fresh ground pepper, extra virgin olive oil...

"This is a delicious, spicy salad. It tastes best when it's a day old."

Ingredients: cumin, Dijon mustard, garlic...

"This is my daughter Nomi's all-time favorite way to eat rice. My friend Debbie, who is married to a Persian, makes this for her every time we're over at their house for a meal. I figured I was going to have to learn to make this myself, since Nomi just adores this rice and asks for it every time. It's a little complicated, but gets easier..."

Ingredients: cooking oil, long grain rice...

"This flavorful rice is a good accompaniment to any Middle Eastern meal."

Ingredients: cumin, fresh cilantro, oil...

"Usually I purchase Israeli couscous in bulk, but a few weeks back I bought a box of it at Trader Joes partly because this recipe was printed on the back of the box. The original recipe indicates that the raisins are optional. You can skip them altogether if you wish (personally I wouldn't)."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cracked black pepper...

"The first time I had this simple salad was in the Negev camping out. It is simple, delicious and even my kids like it."

Ingredients: pepper, cucumbers, dill weed...

"From Bon Appetit (2001). These different latkes have an almost indian taste to them and they are just delicious! Top with sour cream or plain yogurt mixed with fresh mint."

Ingredients: ground cumin, eggs...

"This is a recipe from Cooking Light. It doesn't say what kind of lentils to use, but from the picture, I'd say brown, or puy."

Ingredients: curry powder, dried lentils...