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Baklava
Layers upon layers of flaky buttery pastry with crushed nuts soaked in a honey lemon syrup. The iconic Baklava is astonishingly straight forward to make!
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Hummus with Lamb
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Middle Eastern Roasted Eggplant with Couscous
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Weeknight Hummus Plate — Ethan
Salata Falahiyeh (Palestinian or Farmers Salad)
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inspired from my trip to Istanbul this Turkish lamb uses dried sweet apricots. pistacios and an interesting mix of Turkish spices served with yogurt and rice pilafs
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