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Persian Cucumber Yogurt (Maast-o Khiar)

SUBMITTED BY: SASHAYEGHI

This cool and healthy dip can be served along side rice and meat, or simply with bread. No Persian meal is complete without Maast-o khiar! This dish is best if refrigerated for a few hours, but if you are strapped for time feel free to serve after mixing.

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NEWEST MIDDLE EASTERN RECIPES                    

Homemade Manti (Traditional Turkish Dumplings)

Submitted by: Asli Onser Ocak
Living In: Izmir, Izmir, Turkey
These little dumplings are made of seasoned ground beef or ground lamb wrapped in a homemade egg pasta. They're topped with a garlic-yogurt sauce and garnished with chile oil. Afiyet olsun (bon appetit)! 

Turkish Rissoles

Submitted by: Ferah
Lamb and beef rissoles are spicy patties that are simple to make and suit most occasions. 

Fried Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce

Submitted by: Sally
Home Town: Alvin, Texas, USA
This is a Lebanese dish that my mother's side of the family had at every get together and it was always the first thing gone! 

TOP MIDDLE EASTERN RECIPES

Pita Chips

Submitted by: Dawn
These fresh-from-the-oven triangles--pre-brushed with olive oil and herbs--have a warm and crunchy warm snap that you just can't get from a store bought bag. 

Easy Baklava

Submitted by: Arvilla
Phyllo dough is layered with butter, cinnamon and nuts and baked, then topped with a honey syrup and allowed to cool before eating. 

Syrian Bread

Submitted by: Sue Litster
Mix the dough in your bread machine and bake in the oven. A versatile Middle Eastern style flat bread that you can serve with lunch or dinner. 
 
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