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    Southwest Asia (middle East) Recipes

    Our members' favorite Middle Eastern recipes offer dishes from many diverse cuisines, from Israeli falafel to Turkish kebabs.

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    Fattoush

    Fattoush

    By Chickee

    1 Reviews

    Finjan Erfeh - Saudi Spicy Tea

    Finjan Erfeh - Saudi Spicy Tea

    Middle Eastern Tahini and Yogurt Appetizer

    Middle Eastern Tahini and Yogurt Appetizer

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    Most Popular Middle Eastern Recipes

    Spiced Sweet Roasted Red Pepper & feta Hummus
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    Middle Eastern style spread for Pita bread. This recipe is very tasty and easy to make. This is a very popular dish in this region. The base is usually...

    Spiced Sweet Roasted Red Pepper & feta Hummus

    Recipe #38846

    Spiced Sweet Roasted Red Pepper & feta Hummus

    By 1Steve on August 29, 2002

    Recipe #38846

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    "Middle Eastern style spread for Pita bread. This recipe is very tasty and easy to make. This is a very popular dish in this region. The base is usually Chickpeas and Tahini, but the flavor added to the base vary widely from one chef to the next. Tahini is a sesame paste, you can usually find it in the Mediterranean section of your grocery store."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, feta cheese...

    110 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Armenian Herb Marinade Grilled Chicken Breasts
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    This is THE most AWESOME grill marinade I've ever tasted in my life! I don't know where my Mom got this, but there is no match that I've...

    Armenian Herb Marinade Grilled Chicken Breasts

    Recipe #137262

    Armenian Herb Marinade Grilled Chicken Breasts

    By Stacky5 on September 13, 2005

    Recipe #137262

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    "This is THE most AWESOME grill marinade I've ever tasted in my life! I don't know where my Mom got this, but there is no match that I've ever known of...it is simplicity and freshness, yet rich, robust and succulent! I haven't told you this one yet, because I was entering it in a grilling contest for a Weber grill, but I can't hold back any longer!..."

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    Ingredients: pepper, lamb, lemon juice...

    95 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Arabian Pita Bread
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    This doesnt taste exactly like arabian pita, but it is close. So quick and easy, and tastes better with arabian dishes (hummous, falafel, shawerma, etc)....

    Arabian Pita Bread

    Recipe #17977

    Arabian Pita Bread

    By najwa on January 24, 2002

    Recipe #17977

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    "This doesnt taste exactly like arabian pita, but it is close. So quick and easy, and tastes better with arabian dishes (hummous, falafel, shawerma, etc). I make it when i can't get arabian pita, great with "fooll muddames" as well. This is my Mom's recipe."

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    Ingredients: nonfat dry milk powder, oil...

    88 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

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    Chocolate Burfi (Balochistan)
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    This recipe is from week 22 of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook on meal from every nation on Earth, and Balochistan is...

    Chocolate Burfi (Balochistan)

    By GiddyUpGo on February 9, 2012

    Recipe #473934

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    "This recipe is from week 22 of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook on meal from every nation on Earth, and Balochistan is my 22nd stop. I never use any recipe for my blog that I'm not reasonably sure is from authentic or traditional sources, and this recipe has been posted without any alternations or additions to the..."

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    Ingredients: cocoa powder, maida flour...

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    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Recipe #473933

    Moong Dal (Balochistan)
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    This recipe is from week 22 of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook on meal from every nation on Earth, and Balochistan is...

    Moong Dal (Balochistan)

    By GiddyUpGo on February 9, 2012

    Recipe #473933

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    "This recipe is from week 22 of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook on meal from every nation on Earth, and Balochistan is my 22nd stop. I never use any recipe for my blog that I'm not reasonably sure is from authentic or traditional sources, and this recipe has been posted without any alternations or additions to the..."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, cinnamon sticks...

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    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

    Recipe #473931

    Chicken Sajji Masala (Balochistan)
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    This recipe is from week 22 of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook on meal from every nation on Earth, and Balochistan is...

    Chicken Sajji Masala (Balochistan)

    By GiddyUpGo on February 9, 2012

    Recipe #473931

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    "This recipe is from week 22 of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook on meal from every nation on Earth, and Balochistan is my 22nd stop. I never use any recipe for my blog that I'm not reasonably sure is from authentic or traditional sources, and this recipe has been posted without any alternations or additions to the..."

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    Ingredients: coriander seeds, cumin seeds...

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    Prep Time:24 hrs

    Total Time: 24 hrs 45 mins

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    Lebanese Lentil/Rice Pilaf With Blackened Onions
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    This recipe first appeared as part of a "meatless week-night meal" in the November, 2003 Bon Appetit. Originally posted by Mean Chef. Vegans...

    Lebanese Lentil/Rice Pilaf With Blackened Onions

    Recipe #78824

    Lebanese Lentil/Rice Pilaf With Blackened Onions

    By Chef Kate on December 13, 2003

    Recipe #78824

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    "This recipe first appeared as part of a "meatless week-night meal" in the November, 2003 Bon Appetit. Originally posted by Mean Chef. Vegans can omit the yogurt."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, cucumbers...

    68 Reviews

    Prep Time:25 mins

    Total Time: 55 mins

    Pumpkin Bread Pudding (Low Fat)
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    A delicious autumn dessert. Serve this either warm or cold with Yogurt Dessert Sauce. This recipe comes from The New American Diet cookbook.

    Pumpkin Bread Pudding (Low Fat)

    Recipe #103838

    Pumpkin Bread Pudding (Low Fat)

    By PaulaG on November 11, 2004

    Recipe #103838

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    "A delicious autumn dessert. Serve this either warm or cold with Yogurt Dessert Sauce. This recipe comes from The New American Diet cookbook."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, egg substitute...

    34 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

    Curried Red Lentils
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    For me, this is comfort food. It only take about a half hour to make, and with some fresh pitas, it's a fantastic meal by itself.

    Curried Red Lentils

    Recipe #38693

    Curried Red Lentils

    By caetb on August 27, 2002

    Recipe #38693

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    "For me, this is comfort food. It only take about a half hour to make, and with some fresh pitas, it's a fantastic meal by itself."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, ground turmeric...

    31 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

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    Armenian Herb Marinade Grilled Chicken Breasts
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    This is THE most AWESOME grill marinade I've ever tasted in my life! I don't know where my Mom got this, but there is no match that I've...

    Armenian Herb Marinade Grilled Chicken Breasts

    Recipe #137262

    Armenian Herb Marinade Grilled Chicken Breasts

    By Stacky5 on September 13, 2005

    Recipe #137262

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    "This is THE most AWESOME grill marinade I've ever tasted in my life! I don't know where my Mom got this, but there is no match that I've ever known of...it is simplicity and freshness, yet rich, robust and succulent! I haven't told you this one yet, because I was entering it in a grilling contest for a Weber grill, but I can't hold back any longer!..."

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    Ingredients: pepper, lamb, lemon juice...

    95 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Hot Feta Artichoke Dip
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    I found this on the web and thought that it sounded wonderful.

    Hot Feta Artichoke Dip

    Recipe #30914

    Hot Feta Artichoke Dip

    By Mysterygirl on June 10, 2002

    Recipe #30914

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    "I found this on the web and thought that it sounded wonderful."

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    Ingredients: chopped tomatoes, feta cheese...

    69 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Recipe #22060

    Hummus Amongus
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    There's a large Middle Eastern population in Bayridge Brooklyn and amazing restaurants line the avenues...hummus is served with every dish on the...

    Hummus Amongus

    By Gingerbee on March 10, 2002

    Recipe #22060

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    "There's a large Middle Eastern population in Bayridge Brooklyn and amazing restaurants line the avenues...hummus is served with every dish on the menu...it's one of my favorite things in the whole wide world...if you haven't tried it, please do. I think you'll love it!"

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, tahini paste...

    45 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

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    Jewish Honey Cake
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    Traditional honey cake, made for Rosh Hashanah to ensure a sweet New Year but also prepared by honey-cake lovers for special occasions.

    Jewish Honey Cake

    Recipe #71960

    Jewish Honey Cake

    By 1Steve on September 30, 2003

    Recipe #71960

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    "Traditional honey cake, made for Rosh Hashanah to ensure a sweet New Year but also prepared by honey-cake lovers for special occasions."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, cream of tartar...

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    Traditional Persian Basmati Rice With Tadig
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    My father is from Iran and this is the way he makes it. It makes amazing, fluffy rice with an amazing crispy crust! You have to try this!

    Traditional Persian Basmati Rice With Tadig

    By Nurse Amanda on May 5, 2010

    Recipe #423313

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    "My father is from Iran and this is the way he makes it. It makes amazing, fluffy rice with an amazing crispy crust! You have to try this!"

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    Ingredients: oil, saffron, salt...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

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