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Growing Your Own Herbs Created: Sunday, June 03, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Middle Eastern food contains many herbs that can easily be grown at home. Here you will find easy tips for growing your own herbs to be used in the kitchen.
Middle Eastern Graduation Party Appetizers Created: Friday, May 31, 2013 Updated: Friday, June 07, 2013
Check out these Middle Eastern appetizers for your graduation party.
Is hummus a good graduation party food? Created: Friday, May 31, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013
Try different varieties of hummus for your graduation party! From tomato basil hummus to a spicy jalapeño hummus, there is a flavor for everyone!
How Do I Freeze Pita Bread? Created: Friday, March 30, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013
Learn the best way to freeze pita bread and thaw it out for maximum taste and freshness.
How to Cut Butternut Squash Created: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013
Learn how to peel and cut butternut squash in this easy tutorial.
What is a Rutabaga? Created: Friday, August 08, 2008 Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013
What is a rutabaga? Learn more about this interesting cooking ingredient in this FAQ about rutabagas.
Ingredients Necessary for Cooking Middle Eastern Food Video Created: Thursday, May 02, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 02, 2013
Middle Eastern cooking can be an exciting adventure. In this video, learn what ingredients to stock up in your kitchen to get started.
Common Spices Used in Middle Eastern Food Video Created: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Middle Eastern cuisine is known for its variety of spices. This video will go over some of the most common spices in Middle eastern food.
Kitchen Supplies Needed for Cooking Middle Eastern Food Video Created: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Middle Eastern cooking frequently requires certain pieces of kitchen equipment. This video will give you a glimpse of the kitchen supplies needed to cook Middle Eastern cuisine.
Meats Used in Middle Eastern Cooking Video Created: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Middle Eastern cooking uses a variety of meats in all sorts of delicious dishes. This video will go over some of the meats commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine.
Overview of Hummus Video Created: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Hummus is one of the most popular foods in the world and is a staple of the Middle Eastern diet. This video will give you a brief overview of hummus.
How can I make beef shish kebabs more tender on the grill? Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Want to make tender shish kebabs? Check out how to make any cut of beef tender when making shish kebabs.
How to Steam Squash Created: Monday, January 10, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Steamed squash makes a great side dish for any meal. Try it with chicken and other poultry dishes.
Hummus for Kids Created: Friday, November 30, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Hummus is a great snack for kids -- even small children! Learn what hummus types are best for picky palettes and how you can introduce the healthy snack to their diet.
What is the best type of beef for making shish kebabs? Created: Monday, April 29, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
What's the best beef for kebabs? Learn more in this reader FAQ about best meats for making kebabs.
What is flatbread? Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Flatbread can be found on just about every grocery shelf in the country. In this FAQ, learn what flatbread is and how you can incorporate it into your recipes.
Leftover Easter Eggs: What to Do with Them? Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Easter is over and you are left with dozens of hardboiled dyed eggs. What to do with all of them? Check out these great ways to eat your leftover Easter eggs.
Coarse Salt Versus Table Salt Created: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Some recipes call for table salt and some call for coarse or kosher salt. What is the difference? Learn the difference between coarse salt and table salt.
Middle Eastern Cheese Varieties Created: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Explore what cheeses are commonly eaten in the Middle East! Cheese is a very important staple in many Middle Eastern regions.
What is Halal Food? Video Created: Thursday, March 14, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2013
Halal foods are products that are permissible to eat by the Islamic guidelines. This About.com video will explain which foods are or are not halal and how to tell the difference.
Couscous with Chickpeas Recipe Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
This couscous with chickpeas is an easy, vegetarian meal that is delicious!
How to Make Your Own Chocolate Milk at Home Created: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Learn to make your own chocolate milk at home with this easy recipe. No chocolate syrup required!
Oatmeal Date Cookie Recipe Created: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Discover a delicious alternative to oatmeal raisin cookies! Oatmeal date cookies are the perfect holiday or any day cookie. You will love this easy recipe!
Sweet Potato Recipes for Thanksgiving Created: Monday, November 21, 2011 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Looking for a sweet potato recipe for Thanksgiving? Look no further. Check out these recipes for both exotic and traditional Thanksgiving fare made with sweet potatoes.
How to Make Kebabs Video Created: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Kebabs are a Middle Eastern staple, and they're not hard to make. This About.com video will teach you an easy kebab recipe.
Breads and Grains Used in Middle Eastern Cooking Video Created: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
There are a number of grains used in Middle Eastern cooking, and they're used in a variety of ways. This video from About.com will list some of the breads and grains most commonly found in Middle E...
Vegetables Used in Middle Eastern Cooking Video Created: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
There are a number of vegetables you're likely to find in a variety of Middle Eastern dishes. This About.com video will go over some vegetables commonly used in Middle eastern cooking.
How to Make Sfouf (Almond Semolina Cake) Video Created: Thursday, February 07, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 07, 2013
Sfouf is a a traditional Lebanese dessert also known as almond semolina cake. Get a great recipe for this authentic dessert, usually served with coffee or tea, in this video from About.com.
Grilled Asparagus Pita Pizza Created: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
These grilled pita pizzas will knock your socks off! Even better, there is easy cleanup and no prep dishes to wash!
What can I do with leftover hummus? Created: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Have leftover hummus? Try these great idea using leftover hummus.
Tasseography Created: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
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.
Hummus Recipes Created: Thursday, May 25, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
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.

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