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Falafel
Tips and recipes for making falafel.

Introduction to Middle Eastern Food and Cooking
Discover Middle Eastern history and traditions through it's food. This article teaches the basics of Middle Eastern culture and cuisine. Learn what countries are considered "Middle Eastern".

Middle Eastern Food Recipe Index
Alphabetized listing of all Middle Eastern recipes on the About Middle Eastern food site.

Metric Conversions
Here you will find a list of common metric conversions in cooking.

Bulghur Wheat 101
Bulghur wheat is a common ingresient in Middle Eastern cooking. Learn more about bulghur wheat and recipes that contain it.

Fava Beans 101
Learn more about the fava bean a common Middle Eastern food ingredient. Fava beans are very popular in Egyptian cuisine.

Olive Oil
Explore the many types of olive oil and how they can be used in your kitchen and also to boost health!

Ramadan Recipes
Food plays a big part in the celebration of Ramadan. Features are several Ramadan recipes and meal ideas.

Ramadan 101
Learn more about Ramadan, one of the most holiest holidays among Muslims. Ramadan is observed by fasting.

Hummus Recipes
Everything you ever wanted to know about hummus but was afraid to ask! Learn the history of hummus and search a collection of hummus recipes.

Parsley 101
One of the most versatile herbs used in Middle Eastern cooking is, without a doubt, parsley. It is commonly used as a garnish, but more popularly used as a spice. Learn more about this inexpesive and flavorful herb.

The Maghreb
Learn more about the Maghreb, a specialized region in North Africa that boasts influences from the Middle Rast and several other regions.

Middle Eastern Food Recipe Index
Index of recipes from About.com Middle Eastern Food site.

Halal Food
An introduction to halal foods and halal ingredients.

Cooking with Eggplant
Eggplant is one of the most versatile vegetables and can me made a variety of ways. Check out great eggplant recipes, tips for cooking with eggplant, and tips for selection and storage.

Hookah 101
Learn more about the hookah, a type of water pipe smoking that hails from the Middle East.

Tasseography
Tasseography, or the art of fortune telling from tea leaves or coffee grounds is popular in the Middle East. Find out more about this centuries old method of fortune reading.

Arabic Food Translations
When cooking Middle Eastern food, you may come across arabic words. This handy food traslation guide will help you!

How to Learn Arabic
There are many ways to learn Arabic. Traditional classrooms and online classes are one of the easiest ways to learn the arabic language. Here you will find methods to learning Arabic and reviews of online classes and courses.

Middle Eastern Side Dishes for Thanksgiving
An index of Middle Eastern recipes for your Thanksgiving side dishes. There are several side dishes that will wow your guests!

Ancient Egyptian Foods And Recipes
Learn what the ancient Egyptians ate and how to make the same foods at home! Many ancient Egyptian recipes are still served today!

Tips for Buying Middle Eastern Recipe Ingredients
Having trouble finding ingredients for your favorite Middle Eastern recipes? These tips will help you locate ingredients through local grocers and online Middle eastern stores.