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Middle Eastern Cooking for Beginners: Essential Recipes

Middle Eastern cuisine offers incredible flavors through spices, herbs, and time-honored techniques. Start your journey with these essential recipes.

Essential Dishes to Master

  • Hummus and falafel
  • Shawarma and kebabs
  • Fattoush salad
  • Rice pilaf with nuts

Key Ingredients

Stock your pantry with tahini, sumac, za'atar, pomegranate molasses, and quality olive oil.

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