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"A simple, fairly quick recipe to enjoy as the nights grow cooler. And as NA*ME Tag gets busier! ;)"

Ingredients: fresh swiss chard, extra virgin olive oil...

"A delicious pink drink that is probably enjoyed around the region. From the Lebanon/Syria/Jordan (& Palestinian) section of The Complete Middle East Cookbook By Tess Mallos."

Ingredients: rose water, pink food coloring...

"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...

"Plain Yogurt"

Ingredients: milk, yogurt...

"This is similar to the rice served at our local shawarma restaurant without the gluten noodles. This is a rice that can be dolled up replacing the water with some kind of broth or stock, adding onion fried until transparent in butter after cooked or even adding a hand full of pine nuts lightly toasted in a dry frying pan all depending on what you are..."

Ingredients: cinnamon, rice vermicelli...

"In Lebanon, this soup is called Adas B'Sbaanegh and is prepared as a starter course or mezze. Though I have not yet tried it, the recipe looks quite straight forward with pleasing results. Traditionally, this is prepared with water but you should feel free to use broth. The amount of oil depends on your taste and dietary preferences. Originally..."

Ingredients: coarse salt, cornstarch...

"This is such a fantastic spin on traditional hummus. Try to make this several hours in advance if possible, the flavors will be much brighter and the currents will soften. Serve this with tortilla chips or pita bread. Add more garlic if you wish - Enjoy!"

Ingredients: curry powder, dried currants...

"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...

"This is what we often eat for a regular days breakfast."

Ingredients: cream cheese, halloumi cheese...

"Deliciously different Lebanese salad."

Ingredients: cucumbers, salt & freshly ground black pepper...

"Posted for ZWT6. Serve with a green salad to complete your meal."

Ingredients: pepper, cilantro leaves...

"A refreshing simple version of the rose flavoured drink that tastes slightly of sheesha (flavored tobacco)."

Ingredients: rose water, ice, almond halves...

"Great tasty arabic baklava"

Ingredients: pistachios, ghee, lemon juice...