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"Oranges and onions are a popular combination in many Middle Eastern countries."

Ingredients: lemon juice, onions, oranges...

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

Ingredients: cucumbers, cumin powder...

"Fattoush is a classic Lebanese dish. It is often eaten by itself as a starter or light lunch. Saumac is an essential ingredient. It is a spice that is made from the dried, powdered berries of the sumac tree. It was my first time trying Saumac and I really enjoyed it, next time I would add one more teaspoon of the Saumac. This was used as a side..."

Ingredients: cucumbers, flat bread...

"The Fasolatha (bean soup) Festival, originated in Florina, Macedonia, Greece, and is now a major cultural event in many Greek communities across the world.

In the Northern hemisphere, the religious festival is traditionally observed near the start of winter - on St. Nicholas Day (during his lifetime he was known for giving sustenance..."

Ingredients: pepper, navy beans, olive oil...

Ingredients: couscous, garlic, olive oil...

"Quick to make soup with a spicy kick. Another Moosewood recipe."

Ingredients: Spanish onions, fresh parsley...

"This recipe is from Mary Salloum's A Taste of Lebanon. Great book full of great Lebanese favorites."

Ingredients: cinnamon, pepper, onions...

"This Middle Eastern dish is a family favorite. The blend of the spices coupled with the tartness of the lemon makes it out of this world. This recipe has been passed down in my family for many years."

Ingredients: cinnamon, ground cardamom...

"Adapted from May S. Bsisu's fantastic book, "The Arab Table," this recipe for a hearty and exotic stew features classic Arab flavor combinations and is very filling and healthful. NOTE: ground beef may be substituted in equal amounts for the ground lamb and the recipe will still be outstanding!"

Ingredients: dried mint, eggplants...

"After having lived in Syria for the past year for school, I learned how to make several authentic dishes. They will probably taste different outside the Middle East due to the availability of items seasonally and brands of ingredients used. This dish is a blend of carrots, peas and meat in a tomato-based broth that is served with Middle Eastern-style..."

Ingredients: frozen peas, olive oil, onions...

"Easy side dish."

Ingredients: long grain rice, mushrooms...

"I got the basics of this recipe from a box of Mid East brand of Falafel Mix and added to it. IT DRY, BUT QUITE SPICY,so make UM LAYLA'S YOGURT SAUCE #246116 TO GO WITH IT."

Ingredients: pepper, egg whites, eggs...

"Adopted from Recipezaar, February 2005. Haven't had time to try yet."

Ingredients: chopped tomatoes, olive oil...

"This is from 365 Ways to Cook Vegetarian. Serve with bulgur or couscous. I have not made this yet and yes, that does seem like a lot of garlic to me. Adjust to your own tastes."

Ingredients: diced tomatoes, garbanzo beans...