Middle Eastern Cumin Meatballs

Submitted by: Ani 
Living In: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
These Middle Eastern meatballs with garlic and cumin are heavy on the garlic, so feel free to scale it down if you wish. We love it as is! The meatballs and sauce are perfect served over bulghur. Bulghur wheat can be found next to the rice in Middle Eastern markets and even some of the bigger grocery stores. Prepare it as you would rice. 

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Middle Eastern Rice with Black Beans and Chickpeas

Submitted by: JULIEP 
I got this recipe from a friend who is from Bethlehem. The flavors are just delicious. The possibilities of add-ins are endless. 

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Middle Eastern Turkey Dogs

Submitted by: CURIOUSKANGAROO 
A simple way to enjoy Middle Eastern flavors in a traditional American format... the hot dog! Serve on a bun, like a hot dog, or wrapped in a pita topped with banana-ketchup, tahini sauce, or your favorite condiment. 

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Middle Eastern White Beans

Submitted by: Ani 
Living In: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
For a nutritious and wholesome meal, yet not lacking in flavour, look no further. You would probably not find this dish in a Middle Eastern restaurant. It is the type of everyday dish served to the family. White kidney beans are slowly cooked in a tomato based sauce. Serve it over plain white rice. 

Harisseh (Middle Eastern Sweets)

Submitted by: DodisCutie 
Home Town: Amman, Amman, Jordan
My Auntie shared this recipe with me. When I first had a look at the ingredients I wondered how such a strange combination of ingredients would taste. It turned out beautifully sweet! 

Make-Believe Middle Eastern Chicken

Submitted by: itsgretchen 
Tender morsels of chicken are bathed in a rich and spicy blend of tart sour cream and pungent cumin, nutmeg and allspice. Fold in diced tomatoes and serve over steamed rice or couscous. For best flavor, grind these exotic spices just before cooking. 

Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini

Submitted by: KELLYJEANNE 
Small zucchinis are stuffed with basmati rice, ground lamb, and mint in this Middle Eastern dish. 

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Keema (Indian-Style Ground Meat)

Submitted by: ajr 
Ground lamb is sauteed with onions and lots of masala, and served over rice or noodles for a quick, flavorful meal. This recipe may be modified by adding peas (mattar), potatoes, or any other vegetable you like. It can also be used as a samosa or pastry filling. 

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Goat Cheese Stuffed Lamb Burgers

Submitted by: LeeleeCooks 
I love making these flavorful lamb burgers stuffed with creamy, delicious goat cheese. I use basil and oregano in mine, but feel free to use your favorite herbs and spices, this recipe is very forgiving. Using fresh rosemary in the meat mixture will give the burgers a real Greek flavor. Serve the burgers on hamburger buns or pita bread with tzatziki sauce, or on their own with a Greek salad. 

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Best Burgers Ever

Submitted by: cooking4two 
I made up this mixture on a whim and wow! These are definitely the best hamburgers I've ever had and everyone who's had them says the same. The spices are Indian in origin, but the flavor is deliciously unique! 
 
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