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Fava Beans in Tahini Sauce

Submitted by: MYSTICALRIVER

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

Fava beans are cooked with onions and garlic in a thick tahini sauce. You can stuff this mixture into a pita, add a dollop of plain yogurt, and enjoy!

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Tunisian Lamb with Saffron (Keleya Zaara)

Submitted by: Asma Khalfaoui

This is another tasty Tunsian dish I picked up from my mother in law.

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Tajin Sibnekh (Tunisian Chicken and Eggs)

Submitted by: Asma Khalfaoui

This is a Tunisian egg dish that I learned from my mother in law on one of my trips to Tunisia. It can be made with liver (like my mother in law uses), chicken, lamb, or even just vegetables. I prefer chicken.

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Moroccan Peach Roasted Chicken

Submitted by: Simone

Home Town: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Living In: Tel Aviv, Mehoz Tel-Aviv, Israel

A true crowd pleaser, this sweet chicken is very juicy and goes very well with white rice. I have modified it from an original Djedjad recipe which calls for apricots.

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Egyptian Koshari

Submitted by: greeness024

Lentils, rice and pasta are cooked and then served in a spicy tomato sauce. This is a typical Egyptian dish that is very good and cheap over here! Puree the sauce in a food processor if you like a smoother texture.

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Arabic Green Beans with Beef

Submitted by: JAVONNES

Green beans are simmered with a spicy beef and tomato sauce in this recipe.

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Upside Down (Maqluba)

Submitted by: JustCallMeD

This perfect meal features all four food groups. It is inspired by the Arabic dish called 'Maqluba,' which translates to 'upside down.' When the meal has finished cooking, you take the pot and flip it upside down onto a large serving platter, and everybody helps themselves.

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Diced Lamb with Roasted Vegetables and Couscous

Submitted by: laughs and smiles

Home Town: Palma De Mallorca, Baleares, Spain

Living In: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Tender boneless lamb, marinated in herbs with lime and chiles, and served over lime-infused couscous with roasted eggplant and peppers, is a surprisingly easy-to-make version of a traditional North African dish.

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Ras el Hanout

Submitted by: NATHALIE1

Living In: Merville, British Columbia, Canada

This spice mix is often called for in many Moroccan dishes.

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Fried Katayef (Egyptian Dessert)

Submitted by: Mohamed El Refaee

Living In: Giza, Al-Jizah, Egypt

These deep-fried Egyptian treats are stuffed with ricotta cheese and dipped in a lemon-flavored simple syrup.

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Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Submitted by: anonymous

A bounty of ingredients add a wealth of flavors to couscous in this visually-impressive dish.

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Magpie's Easy Falafel Cakes

Submitted by: The Magpie

Home Town: Birmingham, Michigan, USA

Living In: Callaway, Virginia, USA

Falafel originated in Egypt and is popular across the Middle East. Seasoned and pureed garbanzo beans are formed into cakes and fried, then placed on a salad or in a pita sandwich with fresh sliced vegetables and cucumber sauce or tahini. This is sure to become a family favorite!

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Spanish Moroccan Fish

Submitted by: MaryJane

Home Town: Caracas, Distrito Federal, Venezuela

Living In: Jerusalem, Mehoz Yerushalayim, Israel

This Moroccan recipe was passed down for generations in my family. We usually serve it on the Sabbath night and holidays. It is a favorite! This dish may be served hot or cold according to taste.

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Tahini Salad

Submitted by: hsyousef

Home Town: Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA

Living In: San Francisco, California, USA

This cucumber and tomato salad dressed with tahini-lemon dressing and plenty of fresh herbs is a delicious way to get those very valuable brightly-colored veggies, and at the same time have a little fun. This side salad goes nicely with any main dish.

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Cold Roasted Moroccan Spiced Salmon

Submitted by: Menealeous' Daughter

Home Town: Tacoma, Washington, USA

Living In: New York, New York, USA

Quick, easy, elegant: three words which perfectly describe this flavorful dish. A beautiful salmon fillet is seasoned with a blend of spices and a squirt of lime, then quickly roasted. It is served cold, so all of the work can be done early, leaving you the luxury of dining with your guests!

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Moroccan Couscous

Submitted by: Lisa

Home Town: Los Angeles, California, USA

An array of toasted spices, vegetables, and fruits compliment this beautiful couscous. This dish is great served with my Lamb Tagine and Cucumber Raita also on this site.

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Lamb Tagine

Submitted by: Lisa

Home Town: Los Angeles, California, USA

This is a traditional Moroccan lamb tagine simmered in numerous spices. Don't let the long ingredients list put you off. If you are missing one or two the dish will still turn out fine.

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Bissara

Submitted by: Asma Khalfaoui

Living In: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Split pea soup is given a North African twist with the addition of paprika, cumin, and a whole chili pepper. This is one of my treasured recipes, it is wonderful on cold days. This recipe originates from somewhere in North Africa.

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Tunisian Harissa

Submitted by: Asma Khalfaoui

Living In: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

This is a popular Tunisian condiment. It's a home made pepper paste that is sure to add an extra kick to just about anything and it is widely use in Tunisian cuisine. I add it to anything I want to spice up; in my home we use this just about everyday.

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Moroccan Spiced Sea Bass Ceviche

Submitted by: Ryan Nomura

Living In: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Fresh, vibrant flavors which comes together to make a great dish. If you cannot get fresh sea bass, substitute with halibut or snapper

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Fava Beans in Tahini Sauce

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Moroccan Peach Roasted Chicken

Egyptian Koshari

Arabic Green Beans with Beef

Upside Down (Maqluba)

Diced Lamb with Roasted Vegetables and Couscous

Ras el Hanout

Fried Katayef (Egyptian Dessert)

Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Magpie's Easy Falafel Cakes

Spanish Moroccan Fish

Tahini Salad

Cold Roasted Moroccan Spiced Salmon

Moroccan Couscous

Lamb Tagine

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