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Homemade Manti (Traditional Turkish Dumplings)

Submitted by: Asli Onser Ocak

Living In: Izmir, Izmir, Turkey

These little dumplings are made of seasoned ground beef or ground lamb wrapped in a homemade egg pasta. They're topped with a garlic-yogurt sauce and garnished with chile oil. Afiyet olsun (bon appetit)!

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Authentic Bangladeshi Beef Curry

Submitted by: maishadewan

This spicy beef curry is best served with plain basmati rice, or eaten with naan or pita bread.

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Tastira (Tunisian Fried Peppers and Eggs)

Submitted by: Asma Khalfaoui

This spicy Tunisian side dish is often served with fried fish.

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Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah)

Submitted by: Melissa Mueller

Fried onions are mixed with rice and lentils, and topped with yogurt or sour cream. So simple, and so delicious!

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Baba Ghanoush

Submitted by: Winky

This classic, pungent Middle Eastern spread is best when refrigerated for three hours prior to serving.

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Beef Samosas

Submitted by: Donna-Maree Austin

Home Town: Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand

Beef and potatoes are the main ingredients folded inside these wonderful deep fried samosas. Chicken livers may be substituted for beef, if you choose. My friend from Bangladesh gave me this savory, spicy recipe. You just can't buy better in the shops.

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Harira

Submitted by: Usman

This Moroccan soup has lamb, lentils, chickpeas, noodles, egg and more and is spiced with cinnamon, ginger, cayenne and turmeric.

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Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Submitted by: Tigrgrrl

A refreshing, light salad for any hot, humid summer day! A great main dish for vegetarians, as well. The basil may be substituted with fresh parsley or mint. Be sure to make this salad just before serving.

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Chicken Biryani

Submitted by: Nazia

For a traditional Pakistani/Indian dish, simmer tender morsels of chicken in a creamy, spicy blend of onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, tomatoes, yogurt, mint, cardamom and cinnamon. Finish by steaming with fragrant saffron rice and potatoes.

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Tabbouleh I

Submitted by: jen

The combination of nutty cracked wheat or bulgur mixed with wonderfully ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, and green onions, and lots of fresh mint and parsley is sensational. A bit of olive oil and lemon juice finish it off beautifully.

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Fava Bean Breakfast Spread

Submitted by: Beverly Estes

A deliciously seasoned fava bean, onion, and tomato dip recipe! Traditionally served with pita bread for breakfast in Egypt.

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Pakistani Spicy Chickpeas

Submitted by: Komal

Tender cooked chickpeas are simmered lightly with tomatoes, lemon juice and onions in a spicy blend of toasted cumin seeds, chili powder and lemon pepper. Served warm, this makes a deliciously fragrant appetizer.

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Ash-e-jow (Iranian/Persian Barley Soup)

Submitted by: Autumn Leaves

Living In: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I've seen a lot of recipes for this soup; however, my mother-in-law adds tomato paste for a bit of a different flavour and she doesn't add any lentils or beans. It's thick, filling, and delicious, and you could make it vegetarian by using vegetable stock.

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Indonesian Spiced Rice

Submitted by: Andi

This colorful spicy side dish goes perfect with kabobs, especially with cherry tomatoes; the color combo is most appealing. Lamb is a good accompaniment.

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Kofta Kebabs

Submitted by: SRKELZ

Home Town: Cashmere, Washington, USA

Living In: Tempe, Arizona, USA

These lamb kebabs have 6 different kinds of spices; the first time I smelled them I knew immediately that I had to find the recipe. The most affordable way to purchase the spices is in bulk at either a health food store or an Asian or Middle-Eastern market. They are very good!

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Authentic Lebanese Fattoush

Submitted by: George

This recipe uses two unusual ingredients: sumac and purslane. I find them at farmer's markets. Fattoush is a Lebanese salad, good for hot weather.

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Sambusa

Submitted by: safiyosmommy

This is a Somali recipe. I learned it by watching my Somali friends around Ramadan and I was able to make my own variation. They are really good and I can't stop eating them. They are served during Ramadan, Weddings, Parties, or just because. A seasoned ground beef mixture is wrapped in a cone shaped package and deep fried. For a variation you can substitute shredded beef for ground beef.

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Kokub's Mango Chutney from Pakistan

Submitted by: PREGOCOOK

Home Town: Denver, Colorado, USA

Living In: Dhahran, Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia

This chutney recipe comes direct from the Pakistani friend of an American living in an international community in Saudi Arabia. The zesty condiment combines green mangoes, garlic, ginger, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, sugar and vinegar in a magical blend of spices to accompany meats, vegetables, and curries.

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Upside Down (Maqluba)

Submitted by: JustCallMeD

This perfect meal features all four food groups. It is inspired by the Arabic dish called 'Maqluba,' which translates to 'upside down.' When the meal has finished cooking, you take the pot and flip it upside down onto a large serving platter, and everybody helps themselves.

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