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The original Arabic Hummus

Carrot sticks taste so much better with a huge scoop of hummus on the end! This chickpea, garlic and tahini blend of happiness is perfect for nibblies before dinner. Suzy at The Mediterranean Dish shows you step-by-step how to make delicious hummus. Rice is a super staple in Middle Eastern countries and Lebanon knows how to spruce it up. It is traditional to add fried vermicelli noodles and serve it with other delicious Lebanese meat dishes.

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Umm Ali is a delicious traditional Egyptian dessert equivalent to North America's bread pudding. You can serve it warm with a scoop of French vanilla ice cream.

Lebanese people eat a lot more than hummus.

As a spread, dip or garlicky pita filling, classic hummus is both delicious and satisfying. Best of all, it's whipped up in seconds in a blender or food processor. Sean's Falafel and Cucumber Sauce. It's easy to make your own falafel! Mashed chickpeas are combined with onion, bread crumbs, egg, and herbs, and fried until browned and crisp.

Serve in pita halves topped with chopped tomatoes and cucumber sauce. It's easy to make homemade pita-style bread in your own oven using this easy-to-follow recipe.

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Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions Mujadarrah. Fried onions are mixed with rice and lentils, and topped with yogurt or sour cream. So simple, and so delicious! Asparagus Cashew Rice Pilaf. Toasted cashews and tender asparagus are mixed with seasoned jasmine rice and cooked pasta. Tahini-free hummus that only takes minutes, and is a favorite with my kids.

These fresh-from-the-oven triangles--pre-brushed with olive oil and herbs--have a warm and crunchy warm snap that you just can't get from a store bought bag. I got this recipe from a friend who is from Bethlehem. The flavors are just delicious. The possibilities of add-ins are endless. This classic smoky, garlicky Middle Eastern roasted eggplant spread is easy to make at home.

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These lamb kebabs have 6 different kinds of spices; the first time I smelled them I knew immediately that I had to find the recipe. The most affordable way to purchase the spices is in bulk at either a health food store or an Asian or Middle-Eastern market. They are very good! I make this hummus all the time. Print Recipe Jump to Recipe.

The original Arabic Hummus

Prep Time 1 hour. Cook Time 10 minutes. Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes.

Instructions For the chickpeas: Leave the chickpeas to cool, drain and put them in a blender with garlic, tahini, lemon juice and salt. Add tablespoons broth and blend until you have a creamy texture.

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If the mixture is too thick add a little more broth. Serve, add red pepper and olive oil if you like.