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Spicy Pita Pockets with Chicken, Lentils, and Tahini Sauce
Middle-Eastern sandwich chock-full of spicy lentils, bulgar,
lettuce, tomato, and tahini sauce. Two pockets per person
is enough to make a meal. Serve extra Tabasco sauce at the
table.
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Fruited Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh is a favorite Mideastern salad, usually made with
lemon, parsley, and mint. This version adds fruit, nuts, and
ginger.
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Rice Pilaf with Pine Nuts and Currants
Simple rice pilafs like this one often accompany kebabs or
vegetarian dishes in tavernas throughout the Middle East.
Fragrant basmati rice is a particularly good choice for this
dish, as each grain holds its shape.
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Sauteed Spinach with Almonds and Raisins
Many cultures make use of dark, leafy spinach as a hearty
side dish. Combined with almonds and raisins, and given a
spark of flavour from fresh ginger, this version is reminiscent
of Middle-Eastern cuisines.
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