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Middle Eastern Food 101 (130)
Middle Eastern food is cuisine rich in history and culture. Explore the basics of Middle Eastern cuisine, learning to create your own pantry of essential ingredients, where to buy spices and other necessities, and what regions encompass the term "Middle East".

Appetizers/Snacks (62)
Recipes for Middle Eastern appetizers, featuring the most popular dishes,like hummus, falafel, and tabouleh. The recipes are can be used as appetizers, snacks or as a main course.

Main Dishes (76)
Choose from beef, chicken, lamb or seafood for your next Middle Eastern meal. These recipes are sure to please everyone at your dinner table!

Vegetarian Recipes (10)
Enjoy a meatless dinner full of flavor, Middle Eastern style. These recipes feature vegetarian favorites like falafel and hummus, and meatless versions of classic favorites.

Side Dishes (22)
Browse through Middle Eastern side dish recipes that are sure to tempt your palette and bring out the chef in all of us. These recipes are not only simple, but are relatively quick to prepare.

Breads/Rice (41)
Collection of Middle Eastern bread and rice recipes.

Soups/Salads (30)
A collection of soup and salad recipes from the Middle East.

Desserts and Sweets (33)
Explore the sweet side of Middle Eastern food with this collection of Middle Eastern pastries, sweets, and desserts.

Drinks/Coffee/Tea (11)
Recipes for arabic drinks, coffee, and tea with information on how to properly prepare them.

Dips and Sauces (29)
Recipes for Middle Eastern dips and spices.

Recipes by Country (27)
A collection of Middle Eastern food recipes classified by their region.

Quick and Simple Meals (9)
Explore Middle Eastern food with these quick and simple recipes. These are great for beginners or anyone who needs a quick meal with lots of flavor!

Special Occasion Foods (16)
A guide to what to serve for holidays and special occasions.

Tips and Techniques (69)
Tips of the trade when cooking cooking Middle eastern food. These small tips can go a long way in terms of time and safety. Step by step preparation articles are included, featuring photo of how to prepare meals.

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