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    Middle Eastern Recipes

    The 14 countries in the Middle East are full of delicious flavors and spices. It has been such a pleasure to experiment with Middle Eastern food, and we love the way that it brings some diversity to our kitchen!

    So far, my favorite recipe from the Middle East is Kibbeh Nayeh from Lebanon. I'm also loving this Authentic Baba Ganoush Recipe from Bahrain and Lahm Bi Ajeen from Iraq. If you want to add a burst of flavor to your meals, the Middle East is where you'll find it! Luckily you can make these recipes right at home.

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    • Serving bowl of Toum garnished with chopped parsley and whole garlic cloves laying around the bowl.
      Lebanese Garlic Sauce (Toum)
    • Bowl of middle eastern falafel recipe with cherry tomatoes halved and a dipping sauce.
      Falafel Recipe (Fried or Baked)
    • A bowl of homemade Garam Masala with a spoon, surrounded by whole cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks.
      Garam Masala Recipe at Home
    • A bowl of Lebanese 7 Spice with a spoon scooping it.
      7 Spice Recipe From Lebanon
    • Kibbeh Nayeh on a large platter topped with mint.
      Kibbeh Nayeh (Raw Kibbeh) from Lebanon
    • Pomegranate seeds topping baba ganoush with slice of pita bread dipping into it.
      Authentic Baba Ganoush Recipe
    • Cardamom cake on a serving platter, sprinkled with powdered sugar.
      Cardamom Cake from Kuwait (Gers Ogaily)
    • Mansaf on a platter with bread, lamb, and yellow rice.
      Jordanian Mansaf Recipe
    • Maqluba on a platter topped with almonds, eggplants, and tomatoes.
      Maqluba Recipe with Chicken
    • Falafel pita in a serving bowl served with tomatoes, lettuce, and hummus.
      Falafel Pita
    • Shakshuka in a cast iron skillet topped with cooked eggs and parsley.
      Shakshuka Recipe
    • A bowl of falafel with parsley, tomatoes, and a scoop of hummus.
      What To Serve with Falafel Balls
    • Sfiha on a cutting board with parsley behind it.
      Lahm Bi Ajeen/Sfiha
    • Bamya in a bowl with basmati rice and okra.
      Bamya Recipe (Bamia) From Iraq
    • Baghali polo with rice and potatoes.
      Baghali Polo (Persian Dill and Fava Bean Rice)
    • Ghormeh Sabzi served on white rice with meat, red beans, and an herb sauce.
      Persian Ghormeh Sabzi Recipe
    • Chicken Machboos served over a bed of seasoned rice and parsley garnished on top.
      Chicken Machboos Recipe
    • A spoon scooping up baharat seasoning from a small bowl.
      Baharat Spice Blend Recipe
    • maamoul date cookies on a large black platter.
      Maamoul Cookies with Date Filling from Bahrain
    • Up close of Muhammar
      Muhammar: Sweet Rice from Bahrain

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