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"Traditional breakfast in the middle east. This is my mom's recipe, my (and my husband's) favorite. You can make it at night and heat the next morning, keeps well in the fridge. I do not use oil to cook the onions, to lower the fat, and it tastes just as good!"

Ingredients: ground cumin, fava beans, oil...

"This is a wonderful breakfast or brunch when you wake up ravenous and really need a protein hit. A Saudi friend taught me how to make this. P.S. If you live in the Seattle area, a little store in the Pike Place Market called The Souk sells fava beans in cans; The store has a lot of great food items."

Ingredients: cinnamon, cloves, cumin...

"This is a very refreshing little salad. I always make it along side many different dishes, goes great especially with anything barbequed. I also make it as a snack, eating half of it each time! Serves up great with slices of warm pita bread. A very garlicly salad, if you want you can decrease the garlic to your liking. Don't be turned off by the..."

Ingredients: cucumbers, fresh dill...

"Pieces of Tomato soaked in vinegar and olive oil. Roma tomatoes are firm but I use whatever tomatoes I have on hand. After we eat out the ingredients I just add more tomatoes to the left over dressing. It stays good for wile like this and can save time during Ramadan or busy weeks. Don't use a watery balsamic for this."

Ingredients: za'atar spice mix, olive oil...

"An amazing spice and nut mixture that can be sprinkled on salads or pasta dishes, mixed with olive oil and brushed on pita or pizza dough, or coated on chicken or fish and then grilled. You can also take some great bread, dip it in olive oil, then in the Dukkah... heaven. Enjoy!"

Ingredients: dried thyme, pistachio nuts...

"This can be served either warm or room temperature as an appetizer (good with toasted pita chips), or as a side to chicken. As suggested by some reviewers, add cumin and allspice to taste, if desired!"

Ingredients: brown lentils, extra virgin olive oil...

"Grilled tomatoes. From Egyptian Cooking: A Practical Guide. A very simple recipe posted for ZWT 3."

Ingredients: salt and pepper, tomatoes...

"This was given to me by an Egyptian friend who said it's a family recipe. I like the fact it's doesn't contain dairy and nuts so it was perfect for Menu #24612 because we had a few guest who are lactose intolerant and have an allergic to nuts. You can chill the dip until it's needed. It will keep for two days in the refrigerator but..."

Ingredients: ground cumin, extra virgin olive oil...

"My husband brought this delightful recipe with him from Egypt. It is a quick and easy sandwich spread or it can also be used as a dip mix. We make this often since we both enjoy cheese."

Ingredients: cucumbers, feta cheese...

"According to David Scott's "Middle Eastern Vegetarian Cookery", this easy salad is from Egypt, and is often served with the bean salad, "ful medames". I love it - it is fresh and summery, and delicious on a hot day. Feel free to reduce, or even omit, the onion if you don't like to eat it raw - the recipe still works well..."

Ingredients: pepper, cucumbers...

"Tahini dipping sauce for breads, salads, falafel or to top meat and rice."

Ingredients: cumin, fresh ground black pepper...

"Like Zaar needs another hummus recipe.......But-this is different cause it's made from butterbeans (Lima beans) instead of the usual chickpeas. Found the recipe on the net a while back and have made it many times since then. Thought I'd share it."

Ingredients: kosher salt, lemon juice...

"This is a wondeful recipe for Dukkah = an Egyption nut dip that my cousin Pete gave me - eat it with bread dipped in olive oil... don't hesitate to try this, you won't be dissapointed :) Brilliant ice-breaking starter for a crowd."

Ingredients: coriander seeds, cumin seeds...

"From 'artichoke to za'atar'. These would make a wonderful snack or appetizer. Posted for ZWT6. Prep time is for heating the deep frying oil."

Ingredients: pepper, coriander seeds...