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"I am fortunate to work at a place where the manager of the cafeteria is a Moroccan native. Our mutual love of food has resulted in endless exchange of recipes, spices and samplings. (Indeed, some of the items now served in the cafeteria are recipes from this site.) One one occasion, I was lucky enough to be able to share in the lunch he prepared..."

Ingredients: chives, pepper, eggs...

"For Zaar World Tour II (Middle East/Persia) Recipe Source: The Book Club Cookbook discussing "Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Islamic Women" by Geraldine Brooks. I haven't made this salad yet, but it seems like it would be a wonderful summer salad."

Ingredients: pepper, cucumbers...

"This is a very tasty, light and easy to prepare salad. It can be combined with grilled meat."

Ingredients: ground cumin, lemon juice...

"This smells heavenly as it cooks. You can add more garlic if you like."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, egg whites...

"While this seems unusual, I am told it is common in Iranian (Persian) households. I got the recipe from a young Iranian girl I worked with years ago; the recipe is from her mother. The one time I made it, it fell apart; I hope you have better luck!"

Ingredients: long grain rice, potatoes...

"A very quick and easy Middle Eastern salad that can be made in minutes. Sometimes I add a little cumin to this or sprinkle some cayenne pepper on the top."

Ingredients: fresh lemon juice, salt...

"Leshakshek means to shake in Hebrew. This is an egg and tomato dish that would be something different for brunch. Add garlic, basil, the possibilities are endless! Enjoy.."

Ingredients: cooking oil, eggs, onions...

""Salata is always light and crunchy, making it a perfect counterpoint to Afghan cuisine’s heavier dishes. Some Afghan cooks consider it a point of pride when the diced vegetables are small and uniform in size. The result reminds a little of a colorful bowl of confetti. For those in Afghanistan who can afford fresh vegetables, salata is a..."

Ingredients: cilantro, cucumbers...

"An Iranian omelet made with greens. May be halved. If you just slice the lettuce thinly, it can then be pulled apart into strips."

Ingredients: chives, cilantro, pepper...

Ingredients: couscous, garlic, olive oil...

"This is one of the most amazing dishes I've ever eaten. Rich and savory!"

Ingredients: dried dill weed, soy yogurt...

"This recipe is quick and easy. Its one of my favorite dishes. Serve with a side of rice and a great salad. 7/12/06 - recipe has been amended."

Ingredients: fresh parsley, garlic powder...

"I think it comes from Gordon Ramsay's Healthy Appetite"

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, ground turmeric...

"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...