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"This recipe of soaked rather than stewed dried fruit was found in the 2002 cookbook, Mediterranean Street Food. Almost all of the long preparation time is the PASSIVE time needed for the fruits & nuts to soak."

Ingredients: dried apricots, orange blossom water...

"this is a traditional persian dish according to cooking light. my family loved this!"

Ingredients: cinnamon, garlic, cooked rice...

"The herbs and nuts add wonderful texture and taste to this omelet. We served in bite sized pieces as an appetizer. Can also sprinkle parmesan cheese over before putting under broiler to finish. From Cooking for Diabetics. Makes 8 meal size portions or 30 bite-size appetizers."

Ingredients: dried dill, eggs, fresh chives...

"This special Muslim dish is traditionally served on Eid day (both Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha) to the household after they come back from Eid prayers. It is then served throughout the day to all well wishers and guests who come to celebrate Eid with you. It is served by Muslims from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, Arab, Asian, America, European, Southeast..."

Ingredients: rose water, cardamom powder...

"I have been extremely interested in the use of rose water in the kitchen and decided to post this recipe. I would suggest using Tonkcat's recipe for rose petal jam Rose Petal Jam for this distinctive pound cake. Take a culinary adventure with me!! Adapted from "New Food of Life: Ancient Persian and Modern Iranian Cooking and Ceremonies"..."

Ingredients: jam, rose water, eggs...

"This is one of our favorites, just watch everyone fight over the almonds."

Ingredients: dates, rose water, rice...

"If you'd like something out-of-the ordinary in meatballs, try these Iranian ones, made with lamb."

Ingredients: pepper, split peas...

"This really is a Persian classic & is easy to make. This recipe comes from the book New Food of Life by famous Iranian cook & bestselling author Najmieh Batmanglij."

Ingredients: confectioners' sugar, pistachios...

"Ready to try a new pesto recipe? Looking for a culinary adventure? This quick to prepare and easy recipe is from the uktv FOOD website. I ran into difficulties in posting it recipe, because of the 2 "handfuls" listed in the ingredients as the required number of peanuts! I have converted this to 1/2 cup, so if you prefer to add "2..."

Ingredients: aubergines, fresh coriander...

"This is my favorite recipe for baklava- a decadent Mediterannean/Middle Eastern dessert, made of paper-thin filo dough, nuts, and a honey syrup."

Ingredients: cinnamon, phyllo pastry sheets...

"This is a dairy version of the cookies my fiance's grandma would prepare for Purim (a Jewish holiday in the spring). The crisp shortbread dough encases a sweet filling made of walnuts and rose water. Easy to make, and delicious! Note: the original recipe is parve and uses oil in place of butter. I have never made cookies without butter or margarine..."

Ingredients: rose water, granulated sugar...

"I love North African flavors, they always offer enticing and exotic (for me) things that add a real sparkle to everyday foods. This little treat comes from: "From the Lands of Figs and Olives" by Habeeb Salloum and James Peters and it's the easiest jam you'll ever make."

Ingredients: dates, lemon juice, sugar...

"posted for ZWT6"

Ingredients: coconut, pistachios...

"This Iranian stewed duck in sweet pomegranate sauce is best served with rice."

Ingredients: lemon juice, pomegranate syrup...