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Saad's Middle Eastern Food Blog November 2007 Archive

By Saad Fayed, About.com Guide to Middle Eastern Food

Arak: The Middle East's Most Popular Alcoholic Beverage

Thursday November 29, 2007
Arak is a distilled alcoholic drink favored in the Middle East. Commonly used in social settings, the drink is famous for its potency, and the milky-white color it turns when ... Read More

Middle Eastern Christmas Menu Ideas

Tuesday November 27, 2007
Despite popular belief, Christmas is observed in some Middle Eastern countries. It is estimated that there are over 10 million Christians living in the Middle East with most living in ... Read More

Kebabs Aren't Seasonal - Eat Them Year 'Round!

Sunday November 25, 2007
Just because summer is over, it doesn't mean you have to wait months to eat your next kebab! Contrary to popular belief, kebabs are not seasonal foods - you can ... Read More

Relief for Bitter Baba Ghannouj

Thursday November 22, 2007
Have you ever made baba ghannouj and it was, well, just plain bitter? I surely have and through trial and error and advice from other cooking enthusuasts, I know just ... Read More

Fesenjan - Lamb in Pomegranate Sauce

Tuesday November 20, 2007
Lamb fesenjan is a Persian favorite. Tender lamb cubes surrounded by a pomegranate sauce with walnuts make this recipe unique and delicious. Served over white rice, lamb fesenjan is the ... Read More

Easy Recipe for Basic Couscous

Saturday November 17, 2007
Couscous is often confused for a type of rice, however it is more like a tiny pasta. It is most commonly found in North African cuisine. Couscous is so easy ... Read More

Video: How to Make Turkish Coffee

Thursday November 15, 2007
Turkish coffee is famed for the way it is made. It is prepared in an ibrik, a small coffee pot that is heated. Sugar is added during the brewing process, ... Read More

How About Pomegranate Stuffing for Your Thanksgiving Turkey?

Wednesday November 7, 2007
Pomegranate stuffing is a nice twist on a traditional favorite! Great for stuffing a turkey or to accompany any poultry dish. It's easy, fast, and really adds a nice flavor ... Read More

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