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65 Home Cooked Middle Eastern Dishes to Try Before You Die

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65 Home Cooked Middle Eastern Dishes to Try Before You Die

24 April, 2016 by Georgia Bobley

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There's no shortage of drool-worthy dishes in the Middle East, and whether it's a salad, a dessert, or a main course, the flavors, smells, and vibrant colors of local cuisine are worth every calorie. Some of the best dishes come right from people's kitchens, and we've rounded up some photos that are sure to make you hungry.

Labene, pomegranate, fennel, and basil

Creamy spinach and cheese fateyers

Lamb chops, tabbouleh, and roasted cauliflower

Kunafa khishnah

Vegan hummus

Mechoui of spiced lamb with mashawsha

Vegan Middle Eastern dips

Meneyeesh

Tajine

Salad, aubergine, and bread

Stuffed vine leaves

Middle Eastern salad

Falafel sandwich

Orange and almond cake

Baklava

Falafel

Kebab over rice

Manaeesh with zaatar and tomatoes

Falafel and spicy potatoes

Mezze

Falafel stuffed pita with tahini

Hummus, garlic sauce, and vegetable salad

Lentil soup

Mixed grill

Autumn vegetables over hummus

Chicken sultani and beef koobideh

Syrian beryani

Kibeh

Moghli

Koussa

Maqluba

Mansaf topped with freekeh

Kikærter

Kikaertesalat

Mhallabieh

Fried fish over saffron rice

Spinach, yogurt dip, and charcoal grilled lamb

Tabbouleh

Mahshi batinjaan

Knafeh

Falafel and hummus

Kebobs

Byrani, foul, and hummus

Hummus, tapenade, olives, and feta

Lamb and pistachio koftka

Baba ghanoush

Marak dal

Beef and sour potato stew

Sfeeha

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