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A mix of traditional and nontraditional Arabic desserts served with Turkish coffee.

A Daughter Bakes A New Connection With Family During Ramadan

May 22, 2020
At home in Ohio during the pandemic, photographer Eslah Attar is using newfound family time to learn from her mother and sister how to bake traditional desserts ahead of Eid al-Fitr.
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The Salt
In Iraq, masgouf is part of the national cuisine, but it's getting harder to find as the country still reels from war, sanctions, water quality and economic problems.

The Slow Destruction Of Much-Loved Masgouf, An Iraqi National Dish

Nov 06, 2017
The lack of clean water, sanctions and ISIS have all contributed to depleting the supply of fish that is salted, fire-roasted and shared by Iraqis of all sects and political persuasions.
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The Salt
Cheap and filling, hearty plates of rice with lentils and pasta are topped with chickpeas, tomato sauce and fried onions.

Egypt's Beloved Koshary Is A Modern Mystery In An Ancient Cuisine

Feb 22, 2017
Widely considered the national dish, no one knows quite where it came from. But you can find this flavorful carb-packed treat anywhere from mama's kitchen to food carts and elaborate eateries.
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The Salt
At Syria Supper Club, women from refugee families cook elaborate feasts, and Americans host the meals.

Syria Supper Club: Reaching Out To Refugees, One Dinner At A Time

Jan 27, 2017
In New Jersey, Muslim refugees join groups of mostly Jewish Americans to hold informal dinner parties that are part fundraiser, part bridge-builder.
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The Salt
"The hummus is our tradition," says Palestinian Nuha Musleh, seen here in her kitchen.

Give Chickpeas A Chance: Why Hummus Unites, And Divides, The Mideast

Jul 18, 2016
Nothing is simple in Mideast relations. Not even hummus. Lebanon, Israel and Palestinians are entangled over who owns the dish. Not even the title of world's largest hummus platter settled the matter.
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The Salt
Muscat baker and former café owner Samar Al Khusaibi loves taking international recipes and using local flavors and ingredients to give them her own twist, as with this moist Bundt cake sweetened with dried dates.

'Food Of Oman' Serves Up Surprising Cuisine At Crossroads Of Cultures

Nov 05, 2015
Most Americans don't know much about the small Middle Eastern country, much less its food. A new cookbook will surely pique your curiosity — and tempt your palate.
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The Salt
Once boiled and cooled, <em>jibneh baida</em>, fresh white cheese, makes a chewy, salty snack.

Making Cheese In The Land Of The Bible: Add Myrrh And A Leap Of Faith

Mar 28, 2015
Spring in the West Bank means Bedouin herders' ewes and nanny goats are full of milk — and cheese making abounds. The traditional method relies on a few simple ingredients and a long cultural memory.
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