Africa and the Middle East : The Best Recipes

Israel

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Jerusalem

J'ai reçu en cadeau le livre "Jerusalem" avec la mission de cuisiner les recettes prometteuses qu'il présente, et d'en faire bien sûr profiter l'auteur du cadeau ! J'ai depuis eu ...

Lebanon

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Beet Hummus

If you're looking for a spread (or "dip" for those in the know), give this beet hummus a try! It’s a creative idea that’s perfect for an appetizer or starter. Contrary to what the ...

Turkey

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Stuffed Eggplant with Feta

This recipe for eggplant stuffed with feta was inspired by the excellent book . I started with a Turkish recipe for eggplant with cracked wheat, adding feta and adjusting some of the cooking ...

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Oriental-style chicken meatballs with sumac sauce

To create this recipe for Middle Eastern-style chicken meatballs with sumac sauce, I drew heavily on the magnificent and challenging book . Are these meatballs difficult to make? Don’t be ...

Tunisia

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Here is my recipe for traditional oven-baked Chakchouka, which is both delicious and easy to make. It’s also known as Shakshuka, or tchektchouka where I’m from. It’s a dish I’ve become a huge fan of ...

Lebanon

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Traditional hummus

Hummus (pronounced "hoom-us") is a staple dish of Middle Eastern cuisine, widely enjoyed in places like Lebanon and Israel. Served there as a main course, it’s enjoyed here as an appetizer ...

Tunisia

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My homemade tabbouleh with semolina

Here is my recipe for homemade semolina tabbouleh, also known as Middle Eastern-style tabbouleh. It’s a foolproof, no-cook dish that I often make in the summer with family or friends. Not only is it ...

Tunisia

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Tunisian-style egg brick

Here is my simple recipe for Tunisian-style egg brick. Brik, Brick, Briouate: what are they? Brik pastry is a very thin dough of North African origin. It’s made from a thin batter of flour (often ...

Tunisia

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Brick stuffed with bell peppers

These small pastries made with brick pastry and stuffed with bell peppers make an excellent appetizer for a menu inspired by Middle Eastern, vegetarian, or contemporary cuisine. Here, there’s no egg ...

Morocco

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Moroccan Couscous

Here is the recipe for Moroccan couscous just as my mom always made it. Of course, it goes without saying that, to me, it’s the best couscous in the world! To make this delicious couscous, however, ...