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Moroccan stuffed potatoes are called mafroum

The most hearty and satisfying dish from Morocco that is budget friendly and delicious.

Honey Cookies for Rosh Hashannah

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Mechouia, Grilled Vegetable Salad from Tunisia

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Would you eat hummus ice-cream?

Has Israel crossed the lines by making hummus ice-cream?

Herbel, a Moroccan wheat soup which is like our porridge

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Syrian Stuffed Artichoke Hearts with Lamb

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Stuffed Jerusalem sage recipe

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Cousa Mahshi, Lebanese Stuffed Zucchini

A specialty of the Middle East, stuffed zukes are favorites with young and old. In a Tel Aviv supermarket, I watched a mother soothing her...

Maklubah the classic Palestinian upside-down chicken and rice dish

A traditional Arabic dish of ancient origins, mouth-watering Maklubah (maqlub, maqlube) is a gala menu all by itself.

Make Kafta, Syrian Meatballs in Rich Tomato Sauce

The favored meat in the Middle East  is lamb  and it's most often prepared in some variation of meatballs, like the popular kibbeh. Now try these savory meatballs in a rich tomato sauce enriched with vegetables and spices. Just delicious.

Make Moroccan Anise Flatbread

These warm, fragrant loaves bring Moroccan flavor to any meal.

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