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Kibbeh in yogurt sauce

One major difference between, say, French or Italian or Greek cuisine  and Middle-Eastern cuisine  lies in the widespread use of yogurt in cooking. In traditional Lebanese cooking, béchamel or white sauce is not used, period. Yogurt from cow milk or goat milk is used in hundreds of dishes. To add some kick, a pesto of [...]
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Wings Lebanese-style

Do you know what distinguishes a Lebanese home kitchen? The whiff of fried garlic and cilantro, that’s what. Chicken wings get the garlic and cilantro treatment with the addition of a squeeze of fresh lemon juice the last couple of minutes of cooking. INGREDIENTS: 2 to 4 servings 1 pound of chicken wings (not deboned) [...]
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Falafel loaf

Anybody there who does not like falafel? Falafels have taken America by storm, falafels are even now offered on the menu at some Subway restaurants! This chickpea loaf is a falafel minus the  deep-frying. It is fluffy and moist. It is eaten with a fork, with some tarator sauce drizzled on top. INGREDIENTS: 8 servings, [...]
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