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Basra Apricot Bliss

Basra Apricot Bliss is a delightful dessert that brings together the rich flavors of apricots and almonds, accented with spices and layered on a buttery shortbread crust.

🇮🇶 Iraq$$

Sultan's Shiver

Sultan's Shiver is a tantalizing blend of aromatic spices and tender lamb marinated in yogurt and honey, highlighting the essence of Middle Eastern cuisine. This dish will transport your senses to a land of vibrant flavors and rich culinary traditions.

🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey$$$

Al-Khuwaisah

Al-Khuwaisah is a traditional Middle Eastern lamb and rice dish, featuring aromatic spices like cardamom and saffron, served with a refreshing minty yogurt sauce.

🇴🇲 Oman$$$

Ottoman Spice Medley

Ottoman Spice Medley is an aromatic blend that adds depth and warmth to a variety of dishes, perfect for those who enjoy the complex flavors of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines.

🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey$

Ankara Kubbe

Ankara Kubbe is a savory and aromatic Middle Eastern dish, made with a mixture of minced lamb and beef, seasoned with spices like cinnamon and paprika, and complemented by the crunch of pine nuts.

🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey$$

Gahwa Tamer Cookie

Gahwa Tamer Cookie is a beautifully aromatic Middle Eastern-inspired treat combining the richness of dates with the bold flavor of strong black coffee, making it a delightful experience with every bite.

🇰🇼 Kuwait$

Kuwaiti Citrus Sizzle

Experience the flavors of the Middle East with Kuwaiti Citrus Sizzle, a vibrant chicken dish bursting with citrus and warm spices, perfect for a flavorful dinner.

🇰🇼 Kuwait$$

Nomazi

Nomazi is a hearty and aromatic one-pot dish featuring tender lamb, spices, rice, and chickpeas, simmered to perfection to create an invigorating and flavorful meal.

🇵🇦 Panama$$

Sultan's Choice

Sultan's Choice is a rich and aromatic one-pot dish featuring tender lamb seasoned with warm spices, served over a bed of fluffy rice mixed with almonds and raisins, accompanied by flatbread.

🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey$$

Konafa

Konafa is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert featuring a crisp, buttery pastry filled with a creamy qishta center, delicately flavored with rose and orange blossom water, and topped with a sprinkle of crushed pistachios.

🇪🇬 Egypt$$

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