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Berbere
Berbere
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An African spice mixture.

Fried Cabbage
Fried Cabbage
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Fried Cabbage recipe

African Spiced Carrots
African Spiced Carrots
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I can't believe how good these are! I generally hate carrots, even though I love most vegetables and eat them every day. I've been looking for a way to cook carrots that would allow me to add them to my diet. This is it! Thanks so much for posting this wonderful recipe!

Sabra Baba Ghanoush (Clone)
Sabra Baba Ghanoush (Clone)
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This version of the garlicky roasted eggplant dip does not have tahini in it as with a traditional version. While I really like an "authentic" baba ghanoush, I also enjoy the commercial Sabra brand, which uses mayo and some spices. It is slightly sweet and has a little kick. This is my rendition.

Phyllo Nut Rolls
Phyllo Nut Rolls
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The combination of orange and spices paired with dark chocolate makes these pretty cookies from Mary LaRock of Waukesha unique and delicious. Their interesting shape enhances any cookie platter.

Alton Brown's Tzatziki Sauce
Alton Brown's Tzatziki Sauce
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Creamy and tasty tzatziki sauce is quick and easy to make, and packed with flavor. A delicious addition to accomplish any meat course.

Tabouli (Bulgur Wheat Salad)
Tabouli (Bulgur Wheat Salad)
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A very clean and fresh traditional middle-eastern salad.

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Alton Brown's Gyro Meat with Tzatziki Sauce
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Gyro Meat with Tzatziki Sauce

Oil and Lemon Dressing
Oil & Lemon Dressing
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Why buy salad dressing? This is so easy. You can always quickly make a salad dressing using these kitchen staples. Add your own herbs and voila! Instant personality.

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Berbere Sauce
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An Ethiopian (African) style sauce made from a mix of savory spices. From the Frugal Gourmet via the Chile heads mailing list.

Baba Ganoush with Pine Nuts
Baba Ganoush with Pine Nuts
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This was FANTASTIC!! I am not a huge fan of eggplant, but I recently tried baba ganoush at a restaurant. I really, really liked it so I had to find a recipe to try at home. This was a huge success. Very easy recipe to make and very, very tasty!!

Garam Masala Lamb Kebabs
Garam Masala Lamb Kebabs
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Garam Masala Lamb Kebabs recipe.

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Afghan Kofta (Meatballs)
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Middle-eastern style meatballs, Kofta

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African Squash And Yams (Futari)
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Coconut milk, cinnamon and cloves flavor this side dish of squash and yams.

Baba Ghannuj (Eggplant Appetizer)
Baba Ghannuj (Eggplant Appetizer)
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BABA GHANNUJ (EGGPLANT APPETIZER) recipe

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Berbere Spice Mix
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An Ethiopian (African) dry spice mix.