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Garlic Hummus

Garlic Hummus by Amanda Natividad

Some recipes call for too much tahini. Others try too hard and call for red bell peppers or sun-dried tomatoes. I prefer to keep it simple: chickpeas and tahini, with lots of garlic and lemon juice. Oh, and a dash of olive oil to keep it creamy. Use it as a sandwich spread or dipping sauce.

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Arab Flatbread (Manakeesh) for Pizza and More

Arab Flatbread (Manakeesh) for Pizza and More by myra byanka

I happened upon this recipe from "The Arab Table," and by accident discovered it makes a terrific, super-thin pizza dough, but only make it if you like the type of dough that bakes to an almost cracker consistency. My oven only goes to 500 degrees, and I can't find my baking stone, but it turned out great, like it came from a…

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Iranian Rice

Iranian Rice by Kyra Martin

It's a little labor intensive, but totally worth it. This is probably the best rice I've ever had! Adapted from TheKitchn.com.

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Tomato Salad

Tomato Salad by renee

This is a wonderful salad to accompany chicken, meat and fish. It is great served with bread and cheese, too!!!

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Eggplant Salad

Eggplant Salad by renee

This can be served as an appetizer with crackers or pita bread.

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Lentil salad

Lentil salad by Kristine Avila

I recently tried a lentil salad at La Bicyclette in Carmel and thoroughly enjoyed it and wanted to find a similar recipe. I found one on "My New Roots" and made some adjustments and it was a big hit!

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Garbanzo Bean Spread

Garbanzo Bean Spread by Unknown Chef

So, I was looking for an easy meal to make for a lazy Friday night. I poked around the various vegan and vegetarian recipe sites. Came across spreads and found garbanzo bean spreads. Read several of the recipes and decided to make it but with our favorite ingredients. One time I paired the spread with homemade french fries.…

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Kukuye Sabzi

Kukuye Sabzi by Phyllis Smith

From a wonderful Book, in a Persian Kitchen by Maideh Mazda So easy healthy and delicious.

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Middle Eastern Rice with Spiced Chicken and Chickpeas

Middle Eastern Rice with Spiced Chicken and Chickpeas by Enda Love

With the sunshine out, and outdoor activities in full swing, we are all looking for quick and easy meals that limit our time in the kitchen. The good news is that you can put flavourful meals on the table in 15 minutes, thanks to spices that most of us already have in the pantry and Minute Rice ready to serve rice cups.

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Mango- Banana Smoothie Recipe

Mango- Banana Smoothie Recipe by swati paathak

Smoothies are the best way to enjoy fruits. This smoothie is as delicious as breakfast but also serves well as an afternoon snack or even a frosty dessert. Mango banana smoothie is a thick, creamy and tasty smoothie.

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Lebanese Stuffed Zucchini

Lebanese Stuffed Zucchini by YepRecipes

A Lebanese dish consisting of zucchini stuffed with beef, rice, and spices that's braised in a flavorful tomato broth and topped with yogurt.

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Rice with Sour Cherries (Albalu Polo)

Rice with Sour Cherries (Albalu Polo) by Enzie Shahmiri

Rice with Sour Cherries, known in Iran as Albalu Polow is a favorite of just about any child. Who doesn't like cherries? This easy to make dish should be made with sour cherries, also known as tart cherries.

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Quinoa Tabbouleh

Quinoa Tabbouleh by Farrell May Podgorsek

Tabbouli is a chopped herb and grain salad that is traditionally made with bulgur. I recently had a version that substituted quinoa for the bulgur, making the dish healthier and, in my opinion, better. Here is my interpretation of the Quinoa Tabbouli from Cypus Bistro & Cafe in Campbell, CA. It is heavy on the herbs and light on the…

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Falafel with Tahini !

Falafel with Tahini ! by Manju Nair

Falafel is a middle eastern street food made with ground chickpeas. Its a vegetarian substitue for meat and can be eaten as an appetizer or as a sandwhich using pita bread with lettuce, tomamtoes, onions and Tahini sauce (made from sesame seeds) or even as a Veggie burger. Here I have made Falafel and a little Tahini sauce. Its…

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Grandma's Matzah Brie

Grandma's Matzah Brie by Chef Feiny www.feintastingfoods.com

A sweet, savory, & Colorado recipe for Passover or anytime. Use softened Matzahs w/ eggs & seasoning for the savory type, or sugar, cinnamon, & fruit for the sweetened variety. Use Hebrew National salami and experience the midwest flavor. Always a favorite, anytime!

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