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  • Thina

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    Tahini, tahin, or whatever you prefer to call it. It goes very well with meat dishes or as a dip. What matters most is finding a good sesame paste. Personally, I prefer the regular version, not the whole-grain one. Ingredients: If the oil in the sesame paste has separated on top, simply stir it well…

  • Knafeh

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    Kunafa, Künefe, or Knafeh — a rich Middle Eastern dessert made of dough threads and cheese, soaked in syrup. A piece of the Orient with its wonderful aromas! We like to serve it with coffee after a meal; everyone cuts themselves a “slice of cake” and pours the hot, fragrant syrup over it as they…

  • Salabieh

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    Salabieh — a type of Middle Eastern fritter — are small yeast-dough balls that taste best when freshly fried.They are very easy to prepare, yet they make a big impression and are equally loved by both kids and adults. We like to serve them with jam or applesauce. They are often soaked in sweet syrup…