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"Shoarma is so popular in Holland that you might forget it is from the Middle East! When we lived abroad I really missed it and tried to copy the spice mix that you can buy here in the shops. There are many makes and blends in the shops, they all taste different, now try the homemade mix! Note that there is no salt in the mix so do not forget to add..."

Ingredients: ground cumin, ground cayenne pepper...

"Arabic 7 spice (bokharat) is mixture of spices you can buy ready at any Middle Eastern grocery. If you don't have one where you live, you can make using the following."

Ingredients: ground cumin, ground cardamom...

"This recipe provides a quick way of jazzing up your meats and poultry. The rub lasts for up to one month in airtight container."

Ingredients: ground cumin, garlic...

"From Saad Fayed, Fool nabed is an Egyptian soup made from fava beans. It is warm and filling. Serve alone or as an appetizer. Times do not include overnight soaking of favas."

Ingredients: cumin, fresh parsley...

"Many Iraqi recipes call for curry powder and this is the way I make it. An example of a recipe I use this in often is Layered Carrots and Rice – Jizer M’tubuq. It is best to buy whole spices and grind them yourself. You can see this recipe made here in this cute video on Youtube, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmS_xOd2CBo. Modified from a recipe found on www.recipesbyrachel.com...."

Ingredients: coriander, cumin...

"There’s a history lesson in this spice blend: Yemen and India were stops on the ancient trade route, so this turmeric-based mix bears a resemblance to some Indian masalas. Hawaij is used extensively by Yemenite Jews in Israel and its use has spread more widely into Israeli cuisine as a result. The basic mixture for soup is also used in stews,..."

Ingredients: coriander seeds, ground turmeric...

"Mazza is a Lebanese restaurant here in Salt Lake that has some of the most amazing food! The hummus is to die for and Mazza's owner was kind enough to share the recipe with the Salt Lake Tribune."

Ingredients: dried garbanzo beans, lemon juice...

"I use this spice mix to coat tofu before pan frying. While it may not be truly authentic the ingredients are easy to find and quick to put together. To coat fish/meat/tofu simply oil the item and roll in the mix."

Ingredients: coriander seeds, cumin seeds...

"I found this in "The New Glucose Revolution", a book about eating low-GI. This recipe is different because it starts with dried chickpeas, not canned. They can be spiced with any combination of spices you enjoy. Prep time does not include the overnight soak."

Ingredients: dried garbanzo beans, garlic salt...

"A Lebanese version of falafel. Vegetarian and if a gluten free diet is followed substitute the flour for a gluten free blend.
Posted for Zaar world tour. Fava beans are also kown as broad beans. Note- time to cook does not include overnight soaking od the dried fava beans."

Ingredients: bicarbonate of soda, ground cumin...

"From Saad Fayed, Ful medames is a popular breakfast dish in Egypt. It is served usually with a fried egg and pita bread. The pita bread is sometimes used as a scoop for the fava beans. Ful medames dates back to ancient Egypt. Overnight soaking of beans not included in times."

Ingredients: cumin, lemon juice...

"This in an incredible spice blend used in Lebanese cooking. It is great as a rub for meats and poultry."

Ingredients: cinnamon, cloves...

"A garlicky, cumin scented side dish for grilled meat. Times do not reflect bean cooking time (overnight soak and 50 minutes to cook)."

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