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Qatayef

By Saad Fayed, About.com

Definition: a Middle Eastern desert commonly served during Ramadan. Qatayef is typically filled with either nuts or sweet cheese and then fried or baked. It closely resembles a pancake, and so syrup is often drizzled over it. Qatayef recipe

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