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What Is Mezze?
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Fesenjan
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Joojeh Kabob (Yogurt Saffron Chicken Kebabs) Recipe
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Kabob Koobideh (Persian Grilled Kebabs)
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Faloodeh Recipe
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Barbecue and Grilling Around the World
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What Is Aleppo Pepper?
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24 Best Grilled Kabob Recipes
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Aash Reshteh Recipe
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Roasted Carrots With Za'atar Recipe
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Halal Cart Chicken Recipe
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Tahini Cheesecake
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Homemade Doner Kebab
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Our 14 Favorite Hummus Recipes
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Falafel-Spiced Middle Eastern Couscous (Israeli Couscous)
![Let's Talk About Tahini](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/zhcLA6CDyjoQ5v5Lf88v6CrJMgM=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/IMG_0658fc-56a618073df78cf7728b4dae.jpg)
Top 10 Tahini Sauces
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Iskender Kebab
![NYC Style Falafel Sandwich](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/JPVOsHTmzNsv_F39Lk5koi4rG1E=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/nycstylefalafelwrapgrilledcheesesocial-56d4861e3df78cfb37d7d1fa.jpg)
Top 7 Middle Eastern Sandwiches
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Classic Homemade Falafel
![Tahini Paste](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/sjPHAob3WMKN6itxvsBmx7IJZgo=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-491379646-5c7535d646e0fb00011bf1b3.jpg)
Tahini Recipe
![Turkish 'Ezogelin' soup is hearty mix of red lentils, vegetables and spices.](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/IqzMNdu5cfn3mAgobliEcYho6QM=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-97546666-566c4ccf5f9b583dc3512501.jpg)
Turkish Ezogelin Soup With Red Lentils, Bulgur, and Rice
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Tavuk Şiş (Turkish Chicken Kebab)
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Tahini Sauce
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Turkish Lemonade or Limonata Recipe
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Turkish Coffee Recipe
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The Best No-Tahini Hummus
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Turkish Bulgur and Vegetable Pilaf
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Hummus With Tahini
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Turkish Fried Feta Rolls, or "Cigarette" Pastries
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A Simple Kibbeh
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The Difference Between Lamb and Mutton
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Make Your Own Beef Shawarma
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Hummus as Part of a Low-Calorie Diet
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How to Make an Amazing Israeli Breakfast Buffet
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Different Ways to Make Hummus Without a Food Processor
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Eggplant and Vegetable Ragout (Şakşuka)
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Turkish Melted Cheese and Cornmeal (Mıhlama)
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Is Hummus Greek or Middle Eastern?
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Arnavut Cigeri (Turkish Liver and Onions)
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Sehriyeli Pilav: Turkish-Style Rice Pilaf With Orzo
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What Is Turkish Sucuk Beef Sausage?
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Pistachio Turkish Baklava Recipe
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Turkish Noah's Ark Pudding Asure Recipe
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Hummus With Sesame Oil
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Turkish Chicken Breast Pudding
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Yogurt Plain and Simple
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How to Cook White Rice
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Quick and Easy Falafel Recipe
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Authentic Turkish Lavas Puff Bread
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Turkish Tea and Coffee Culture
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Turkish Eggplant and Ground Beef Casserole
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Kebab Recipes: How to Make the Perfect Kebab
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Hummus Recipes Your Kids Will Love
![Naan](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/Evsm5ARIxtp9XL4l7lb_kGAkNNo=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/naan-recipe-2355385-19b7136fd3574f56ba21eddae4b73f4f.jpg)
Naan Recipe
![A fresh batch of Şekerpare](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/ouKRvcZZO7sq_b13_yFrWYTB0H4=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-599720402-5c1b1cb0c9e77c0001030e44.jpg)
Şekerpare Recipe
![Stuffed grape leaves resting on a plate](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/wwpPEb_Gx4_JpbIUDUnl3egnR2k=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/dolmas-stuffed-grape-leaves-1001123-hero-01-96d0eb11ccef4fb9ad75b3c1414c8723.jpg)
Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
![green peppers stuffed with rice topped with tomato skin](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/ZdBnqN7l6rjX30Q2LpsPC-akcN8=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Biber-Dolma-3-56a993875f9b58b7d0fcecc4.jpg)
Turkish-Style Stuffed Peppers (Biber Dolması)
![Turkish chocolate-covered chestnut puree is called 'karyoka.'](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/BlxRYht-vFL_d7-8SiXNwidujN8=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Fotolia_23588461_L-crop-56a993ff5f9b58b7d0fcf00f.jpg)
"Karyoka" Turkish Chocolate-Covered Chestnuts
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Turkish Rice Pilaf With Chicken and Chick Peas
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