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Shakshuka

A classic North African and Middle Eastern dish of eggs poached in a savory, spiced tomato and pepper sauce. Perfect for a lazy-weekend one-pan brunch.

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Baked Iraqi Kebab

A homemade and simplified version of Iraqi kebab, prepared in the oven instead of on skewers, mixing ground beef and lamb with traditional spices.

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Turkish Eggs

Poached eggs served over Greek yogurt with garlic and lemon, topped with paprika- and chili-spiced butter. Finished with cilantro, scallions, and sesame seeds for a quick, creamy,

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Short Rib Kabsa

A luxurious and deeply aromatic Middle Eastern rice dish featuring fall-off-the-bone beef short ribs, fragrant basmati rice, and a signature blend of warm spices and dried black li

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Feta and Pistachio Dip

A tangy, nutty dip inspired by Turkish girit ezmesi, made with feta and pistachios. Serve with cucumber spears, apple wedges, crudités, flatbread, pita chips, or crackers.

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Turkish Pistachio Baklava

A Gaziantep-inspired baklava with a dense, fudgy pistachio filling and relatively less phyllo. Whole butter, a hot oven, and warm syrup poured over the freshly baked pastry help ke

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Crispy Chicken Shawarma

Tender chicken thighs marinated in a rich blend of Middle Eastern spices, served in a pita with sumac onions and a unique pomegranate-sumac glaze for a crispy, flavorful finish.

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Homemade Matbucha

A flavorful Middle Eastern tomato and roasted pepper salad that works as a dip, spread, or sauce. This Moroccan staple is slow-cooked until thick and jammy, offering a versatile ba

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