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Ka'ak al Quds (Jerusalem Sesame Bread)
A sesame seed crusted exterior gives way to a sweet fluffy interior in these hallmark ka’ak breads synonymous with Jerusalem.
Za'atar Manakish (مناقيش زعتر / Lebanese Za'atar Bread)
Za'atar manakish is a popular Levantine flatbread. It's easy to make, bakes quickly, and is excellent for breakfast, lunch, or as part of a meze platter.
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Open-Faced Ka'ak Sandwich With Avocado, Za’atar, and Halloumi
Ka'ak serve as the basis for open-faced sandwiches featuring a simple avocado-based spread and griddled halloumi.
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Grilled Flatbread With Olive Oil and Za'atar
A quick and easy flatbread made on the grill gets topped with za'atar, and plenty of it!
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Taboon (Palestinian Flatbread)
Tender yeast-raised taboon bread is easy to replicate baked on pebbles in a cast-iron pan. An essential component of msakhan, it is also perfect for many toppings or simply ripped apart to scoop your favorite dip.
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Za'atar (Middle Eastern Herb Blend)
Fragrant herbs dried at home create a blend that pairs perfectly with countless dishes (and is perfect even on its own).
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Homemade Bagels, à la Jo Goldenberg
[Photographs: Adam Kuban] This is my go-to recipe for homemade bagels. It's adapted from Bernard Clayton's Complete Book of Breads. Clayton, in turn, got the recipe from the folks at the now-defunct Jo Goldenberg's, the famous Jewish restaurant and delicatessen...
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Whole Wheat Sables With Za'atar
French butter cookies (sables) are topped with the Middle Eastern spice blend za'atar for a savory-sweet snack that would be great as an hors d'oeuvre with wine.
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Everything-Bagel Rugelach With Onion Jam
Rugelach switches from sweet to savory when introduced to this onion jam—sultry and sticky, tangy and rich.
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Choreg (Armenian Easter Bread)
This eggy, aromatic, and plush Armenian bread is traditionally made to celebrate Easter, but it’s delicious enough to enjoy any time of year.
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A variation on ka'ak that uses a technique that's very similar to the one used to make bagels.
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Hummus with Lamb
Take plain hummus to another level with this classic variation found in the Middle East that tops it with tasty minced lamb.
Weeknight Hummus Plate — Ethan
Two Kinds of Pita Chips & Homemade Hummus
When it comes to satisfying my inner mindless snack addict, I love pita chips and hummus as much as the next hipster in denial, but sometimes the store-bought version can be pricey and laden with
Hummus
Everyone should know how to make a great, classic Hummus. It's incredibly fast and easy, and completely incomparable to store bought.
Fattoush With Crunchy Flatbread Ribbons
A fresh take on the classic Middle Eastern fattoush salad - piled high with crunchy flatbread ribbons which is everybody's favourite part! On the table in 15 minutes.
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
See how easy it is to make creamy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus! This recipe only takes 10 minutes to whip up and is great for healthy snacking, spreading onto wraps, or serving as a dip for entertaining.
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Hummus Kawarma (Lamb) with Lemon Sauce from 'Jerusalem'
Here's a tahini-rich recipe for hummus along with two variations, Musabaha (warm chickpea topping) and Kawarma (fried chopped lamb). For the most show-stopping of hummus dishes, take the extra time and prepare the Kawarma. Freshly chopped lamb neck meat is marinated in warm spices, za'atar, vinegar, mint, and parsley before it's fried in butter.
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Ful Medames (Egyptian Breakfast Fava Beans With Tahini)
Hummus is fine, but the real power legume of the Middle East is the fava bean. Ful medames is the Egyptian breakfast dish of favas stewed with tahini and seasoned with garlic, cumin, and lemon. This creamy, comforting version is much like what you'll find around the streets of Cairo.
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Sabich Sandwiches (Pitas With Eggplant, Eggs, Hummus, and Tahini)
Filled with fried eggplant, hard-boiled egg, creamy hummus, pickles, Israeli salad, and drizzled with tahini sauce and amba,sabich is all you could want in any sandwich.
Leftover Lamb Pita Board Recipe - Striped Spatula
Turn your leftover holiday lamb roast into an easy and fun Pita Board! Everyone gets to choose their favorite Mediterranean add-ins, like tzatziki, onions, and Feta, for a casual, self-serve lunch.