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Lahmacun
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Baked Eggplant with Lamb and Walnut Sauce
A Turkish-inspired dish with a ragu as complex as bolognese that can be made in a fraction of the time. The principal spice blend in the sauce is called janissary spice, the product of Turkish spice blender in Istanbul, but it's easy to replicate at home. Seek out maraş chiles, which are intensely sweet, not that hot, and carry the rich flavors of sun-warmed tomatoes with hints of red bell pepper for the blend. You can find them at Cambridge's Formaggio Kitchen and Oakland's Market Hall foods (b...
Cevapi
Lahmacun are Turkish flatbreads rolled up around a tomatoey lamb mixture, sprinkled with pepper flakes and topped with a spritz of lemon juice. They're a cousin of larger, milder pides, most often known as Turkish pizzas.
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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.
Roasted Rack of Lamb w/ Turkish Spices, Yogurt Sauce, and Rice
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
Hummus Kawarma (Lamb) with Lemon Sauce from 'Jerusalem'
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Kofte Kebabs With Spicy Harissa Yogurt Sauce and Grilled Flatbread (Minced Lamb Kebabs)
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Hummus
Everyone should know how to make a great, classic Hummus. It's incredibly fast and easy, and completely incomparable to store bought.
Weeknight Hummus Plate — Ethan
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Grilled Eggplant with Yoghurt Sauce
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