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Baked Cheese “Beurek”
This is an amazing recipe! Once you make it, you and your family will love it. You might find it difficult to make at first if you aren’t used to making dough or pastry. But after a few attempts, you’ll get the hang of it. I get raving reviews about it whenever I make it.…
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Apricot Cake
This is a classic recipe. The original recipe calls for 2 egg yolks and one whole egg. Over the years, I realized that you can use two whole eggs instead and still get the same result. Just remember to beat the eggs well and then incorporate the flour with the eggs using your hands. The…
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Date Filled Cookies
Flaky, delicate melt in your mouth cookies! These are great for dessert buffets, since you can make them in advance and refrigerate them. Once the cookies are baked and cooled you may sprinkle them with confectioners sugar. Skill level: Easy Click here to view Slideshow, Share, & Comment Click on the first image below to…
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Cream of Wheat – “Simit Halva” – “Mammounieh”
A healthy and refreshing late night snack, made with Cream of Wheat which is another predominant ingredient in Mediterranean baking. Serve it plain or sprinkle chopped walnuts or pistachios. You can eat this warm or refrigerate and serve it cold. Either way it’s delicious. Skill level: Easy Click here to view Slideshow, Share, & Comment Click…
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Orange “Bundt” Cake
I make this cake often and it’s very popular with family and friends. The smell of the orange rind and juice permeates through the entire house. If the batter is beaten well, the texture will be soft and spongy. Skill level: Easy Click here to view Slideshow, Share, & Comment Click on the first image…
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Cracked Wheat “Bulgur” Pilaf
Cracked wheat pilaf is made from whole wheat. It comes in a variety of sizes, that range from #1 very fine grains to the very coarse #5 grains. Bulgur is high in fiber and protein and low in calorie and predominantly used in Mediterranean cuisine. It is available at specialty stores and large supermarkets. This is…