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Yakhta

Yakhta is a hearty Middle Eastern stew made with tender lamb, a medley of vegetables, and aromatic spices, perfect for a comforting and nutritious meal.

🇷🇺 Tatarstan, Russia$$

Za'atar Manakish

Za'atar Manakish is a Middle Eastern flatbread topped with a flavorful blend of za'atar seasoning and olive oil. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, it offers a delightful combination of crunchy, chewy bread and earthy, tangy topping.

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates$

Samoon Tsunami

The Samoon Tsunami is a delightful Middle-Eastern inspired sandwich, featuring a flavorful beef mixture combined with fresh vegetables and herbs, all nestled into soft samoon bread. Perfect for a hearty lunch or an invigorating dinner.

🇮🇶 Iraq$$

Pastourmas

Pastourmas is a flavorful, spiced cured meat traditionally made with a blend of beef and lamb, seasoned with a rich mixture of Middle Eastern spices, making it a savory delight often enjoyed as a main course or appetizer.

🇬🇷 Greece$$

Al-Layali Breeze

Al-Layali Breeze is a creamy Middle Eastern dessert that combines the delicate flavors of rose and orange blossom water, topped with pistachios and heavy cream for an elegant touch.

🇶🇦 Qatar$$

Kuban Harvest Platter

The Kuban Harvest Platter is a hearty, rustic dish featuring a medley of seasonal vegetables and proteins, capturing the essence of the vibrant Kuban region's food culture.

🇷🇺 Krasnodar Krai, Russia$$

Sabich

Sabich is a delicious Israeli sandwich packed with fried eggplant, hard-boiled eggs, fresh salad, and tangy condiments encased in a warm pita.

🇮🇱 Israel$

Bosphorus Breeze Baklava

Bosphorus Breeze Baklava is a delightful dessert that combines layers of crispy phyllo dough with a nutty, cinnamon-spiced filling, all drenched in a luscious honey syrup.

🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey$$

Bahraini Citrus Kabsa

Bahraini Citrus Kabsa is a vibrant and aromatic one-pot dish that combines tender chicken and flavorful rice with a citrusy twist of lemon and orange, enhanced with a rich tapestry of spices.

🇧🇭 Bahrain$$

Sana'a Crisps

Sana'a Crisps are a delightful Middle Eastern-inspired snack made from thinly sliced potatoes, coated with a vibrant mix of spices, and baked to crispy perfection.

🇾🇪 Yemen$

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