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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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Ka'ak With Za’atar, Turmeric, and Nigella Seed
A variation on ka'ak that uses a technique that's very similar to the one used to make bagels.
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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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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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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.
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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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Msakhan (Palestinian Flatbreads With Onion, Sumac, and Spiced Roast Chicken)
Taboon bread spread with sweet onions cooked in a generous amount of olive oil and flavored with tangy sumac before being topped with crispy roast chicken and pine nuts.
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Lavash (Armenian Flatbread)
Here's how to make this ancient, paper-thin, surprisingly easy flatbread in a home oven.
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Grilled Chicken With Za'atar
Extra-juicy butterflied grilled chicken gets a flavor-packed kick with a fresh homemade za'atar-style spice blend made with fresh and dried herbs, sesame seeds, and sumac.
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Mediterranean Flavors: White Bean Spread with Za'atar
Just because I like my white bean spread simple doesn't mean I like it boring. My favorite seasoning is za'atar, a blend of dried herbs (usually thyme, sometimes with others), sesame seeds, and spices like sumac.
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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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.
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.
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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.
Weeknight Hummus Plate — Ethan
Baba ganoush (eggplant dip)
If there's no hummus in my fridge, I'm making baba ganoush. This tasty eggplant dip is very easy to make and goes well with flatbread, on a sandwich or as a side dip.
Hummus
Everyone should know how to make a great, classic Hummus. It's incredibly fast and easy, and completely incomparable to store bought.
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Na'ama's Fattoush from 'Jerusalem'
As Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi write in the introduction to Na'ama's Fattoush in Jerusalem: A Cookbook, there is no escaping chopped salads in Jerusalem. Some are simple amalgamations of tomato, cucumber, onion, and lemon vinaigrette, while others, like Arab fattoush, contain a cornucopia of vegetables mixed with leftover pita bread.
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
Fattoush(ish) salad
This is my take on a fattoush salad.
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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.