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Mussakhan with cornish hens

I have made this Palestinian dish before using  boneless thighs or bone-in chicken pieces;  this is the first time I try it with cornish hens. The cornish hens lend themselves very well to this dish, because one hen will suffice per piece of (lavash or markouk) bread. As a result, each person will be presented [...]
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Fish kibbeh in a tahini dressing (Kibbet samak bel-tarator)

This is the Lenten dish par excellence; however, it is now enjoyed year-round and all one needs to do is place an order with a favored caterer to get some. However, a homemade version is always superior. I made this fish kibbeh with some tilapia, but any (preferably white) fish can be used.  The kibbeh [...]
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Bazin (Libya)

Feeling compassion and a heavy heart for folks who have to endure a tragic and nightmarish situation  in Libya, I escaped  into the kitchen and made a very ancient and traditional Libyan dish, bazin. Libya is an extraordinary country with a wide coastline of beautiful beaches and a rich history replete with Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Ottomans [...]
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