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the 25 best middle eastern recipes to try out in your next cookbook, including grilled meats and vegetables

This collection of authentic Middle Eastern Recipes highlights the wide variety their cuisines and cooking techniques. We love this essential homemade hummus:

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a white plate topped with meat and rice next to bowls of sauces on a wooden table

Lamb Shank and Rice is a popular Mediterranean dish that has an extraordinary savor because of its rich spice blend characteristic to the Middle East. The Lamb Shank is slow-cooked with the spices for the flawlessly tender bites and intense aroma of it all is just to die for. The rice of the Lamb Shank and Rice recipe is cooked in the same broth that comes out like wisps of feather, almost ethereal.

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a blue plate topped with rice and meat next to garnished cilantro

I can't say with certainty that this is authentic because it's a recipe I created. But it uses classic Middle Eastern ingredients, so possibly it is! The lamb is really juicy because it's made with lamb shoulder, a cut that is made for slow cooking. The pan frying step to get the crunchy brown bits is not optional - it's key! ! ! As with any shredded meat recipe, a little goes a long way. This makes around 8 cups of shredded lamb which I think is enough to serve 8 people as a main (with…

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Fattoush salad with fresh vegetables, herbs, and pita bread on a white plate, text reads "Fattoush" and "easy".

Discover a refreshing and delicious Middle Eastern dish with this flavorful Fattoush Salad recipe. Made with crisp veggies, toasted pita bread, and a tangy sumac dressing, this Fattoush Salad is perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner. Easy to make and bursting with fresh flavors, this traditional Lebanese salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation. Try this Fattoush Salad recipe today and treat yourself to a taste of the Mediterranean!

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pulled lamb in a bowl with lemons and parsley on the side next to a fork

This Middle Eastern slow-cooked lamb is a showstopper! This is an excellent recipe to make for a special occasion for a weekend dinner. The slow-roasting will take time, but trust me it is so worth it! Serve the Pulled Lamb with vermicelli rice, fresh Jerusalem chopped salad and Greek yogurt.

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