Traditional Middle Eastern Dishes
A 12-part course with Feast in the Middle East
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Willing to wait one hour in line for a felafel sandwich? Is hummus your #1 condiment? Tempted by tabbouli or drool over dolmas? Then welcome to my Feast in the Middle East page! I am a TV journalist/host from San Francisco with access to hundreds of... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 13 min
- Lessons 12
- Attachments 12
- Exercises 42
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42 CQ
12 Lessons in This Course
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3 minFREECooking lesson 1Free2 CQ
With a quick whirl of your blender, you can make fresh homemade hummus, flavored just the way you like it -- from a can of garbanzos to a meal in minutes.
With a quick whirl of your blender, you can make fresh homemade hummus, flavored just the way you like it -- from a can of garbanzos to a meal in minutes.
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6 minBaking lesson 24 CQ
Enjoy baklava but feel guilty at the thought of eating it for breakfast? Make baklava granola and enjoy the guilt-free flavor of baklava any time of day.
Enjoy baklava but feel guilty at the thought of eating it for breakfast? Make baklava granola and enjoy the guilt-free flavor of baklava any time of day.
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5 minCooking lesson 33 CQ
Serve quick and easy hummus bil lahme—hummus with meat—as a fancy party appetizer or a hearty meal. Try it with mushrooms for a vegetarian option!
Serve quick and easy hummus bil lahme—hummus with meat—as a fancy party appetizer or a hearty meal. Try it with mushrooms for a vegetarian option!
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5 minCooking lesson 43 CQ
Arayes are small and crispy Middle Eastern sandwiches filled with kifta (a spiced meat mixture) that are perfect for snacks, appetizers, and tasty lunch.
Arayes are small and crispy Middle Eastern sandwiches filled with kifta (a spiced meat mixture) that are perfect for snacks, appetizers, and tasty lunch.
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5 minCooking lesson 53 CQ
Make a fresh seasonal vegetable salad with just a hint of the exotic by cooking this delicious fattoush salad, made from veggies and pita bread croutons.
Make a fresh seasonal vegetable salad with just a hint of the exotic by cooking this delicious fattoush salad, made from veggies and pita bread croutons.
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4 minCooking lesson 63 CQ
Learn to make a homemade tabbouleh parsley and bulgur salad full of fresh veggies and Middle Eastern flavor—the perfect addition to a raw vegan diet.
Learn to make a homemade tabbouleh parsley and bulgur salad full of fresh veggies and Middle Eastern flavor—the perfect addition to a raw vegan diet.
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5 minCooking lesson 73 CQ
Try some Middle Eastern cuisine by way of northern Africa! In this tutorial, learn how to make sweet and salty couscous with glazed figs in minutes.
Try some Middle Eastern cuisine by way of northern Africa! In this tutorial, learn how to make sweet and salty couscous with glazed figs in minutes.
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7 minCooking lesson 84 CQ
Looking for vegetarian dinner ideas? Believe it or not, you can make falafel in the comfort of your own home with a food processor and sunflower oil.
Looking for vegetarian dinner ideas? Believe it or not, you can make falafel in the comfort of your own home with a food processor and sunflower oil.
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8 minCooking lesson 95 CQ
Cook your favorite chicken noodle soup Middle Eastern style! This lesson provides the recipe for a savory chicken soup dish with a grain called maftoul.
Cook your favorite chicken noodle soup Middle Eastern style! This lesson provides the recipe for a savory chicken soup dish with a grain called maftoul.
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11 minBaking lesson 106 CQ
Learn to make Mussakhan, a traditional Middle Eastern chicken dish. Marinate in lemon and garlic, bake, then top with caramelized onions and toasted pine nuts.
Learn to make Mussakhan, a traditional Middle Eastern chicken dish. Marinate in lemon and garlic, bake, then top with caramelized onions and toasted pine nuts.
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4 minCooking lesson 113 CQ
Can candy be healthy? See for yourself with this quick and easy recipe for healthy chocolate truffles—no butter, heavy cream, or melted chocolate required.
Can candy be healthy? See for yourself with this quick and easy recipe for healthy chocolate truffles—no butter, heavy cream, or melted chocolate required.
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4 minBaking lesson 123 CQ
Craving a rich, dense dessert? Try this Middle Eastern recipe for harisseh, made from semolina flour, Greek yogurt, sugar, and melted butter.
Craving a rich, dense dessert? Try this Middle Eastern recipe for harisseh, made from semolina flour, Greek yogurt, sugar, and melted butter.
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531 min5-part Baking course18 CQ
Learn how to prepare authentic Middle Eastern dessert recipes that have been passed down for generations. These recipes, many of them gluten free, follow the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet.
Learn how to prepare authentic Middle Eastern dessert recipes that have been passed down for generations. These recipes, many of them gluten free, follow the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet.
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6 minBaking lesson4 CQ
Transport yourself to the wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William with a biscuit cake recipe that combines crackers, chocolate, and sweet condensed milk!
Transport yourself to the wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William with a biscuit cake recipe that combines crackers, chocolate, and sweet condensed milk!
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7 minCooking lesson4 CQ
Make the most of leftover turkey with this one-pot Freekeh soup recipe! Learn to combine superfoods like Freekeh and chard with vegetables in a high fiber soup.
Make the most of leftover turkey with this one-pot Freekeh soup recipe! Learn to combine superfoods like Freekeh and chard with vegetables in a high fiber soup.
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8 minCooking lesson5 CQ
If you live in wine country, the wine might be delicious, but you are also surrounded by fresh grape leaves! In this lesson, make stuffed grape leaves.
If you live in wine country, the wine might be delicious, but you are also surrounded by fresh grape leaves! In this lesson, make stuffed grape leaves.
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3 minFREECooking lessonFree2 CQ
In this Middle Eastern flatbread recipe, aromatic herbs are combined with a flaky dough, and baked to perfection. Try this dish for a perfect breakfast!
In this Middle Eastern flatbread recipe, aromatic herbs are combined with a flaky dough, and baked to perfection. Try this dish for a perfect breakfast!
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1850 min18-part Baking course39 CQ
The holidays and baked goods go hand in hand. From fruit-filled pies, to chocolate truffles, to iced pumpkin cookies, these dessert recipes are sure to go from holiday treats to year round favorites!
with Small ScreenThe holidays and baked goods go hand in hand. From fruit-filled pies, to chocolate truffles, to iced pumpkin cookies, these dessert recipes are sure to go from holiday treats to year round favorites!
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1199 min11-part Baking course55 CQ
Try your hand at making one of the world's most popular comfort foods: pies. Learn recipes for flaky, shortcrust, and puff pastry dough, and experiment with some delicious sweet and salty fillings.
with Chef TrevorTry your hand at making one of the world's most popular comfort foods: pies. Learn recipes for flaky, shortcrust, and puff pastry dough, and experiment with some delicious sweet and salty fillings.
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420 min4-part Baking course13 CQ
In this course, the charming Dzung teaches you how to mix up and bake delicious crowd-pleasing cookies—from fabulous and elegant French macarons to thin mints any girl scout would be proud to sell.
with Honeysuckle CateringIn this course, the charming Dzung teaches you how to mix up and bake delicious crowd-pleasing cookies—from fabulous and elegant French macarons to thin mints any girl scout would be proud to sell.
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841 min8-part Cake Decorating course25 CQ
Learn to create an elegant holiday cake in chocolate ganache, modeling chocolate, candy melt and piped buttercream. The steps are surprisingly simple, but the result is a 5-star show-stopper!
with Liz LarsonLearn to create an elegant holiday cake in chocolate ganache, modeling chocolate, candy melt and piped buttercream. The steps are surprisingly simple, but the result is a 5-star show-stopper!
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621 min6-part Baking course15 CQ
This healthy eating course is the perfect antidote to missing out on delicious desserts, offering goodies like no-bake cookie dough drops, chocolate hazelnut muffins, vanilla almond butter, and more!
This healthy eating course is the perfect antidote to missing out on delicious desserts, offering goodies like no-bake cookie dough drops, chocolate hazelnut muffins, vanilla almond butter, and more!
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969 min9-part Vegan Cooking course37 CQ
Eating raw doesn’t have to be time consuming or boring. This course offers nine deliciously raw recipes for vegetarians, vegans, and Paleo people, from rainbow salad to vanilla ice cream!
with Jennifer CornbleetEating raw doesn’t have to be time consuming or boring. This course offers nine deliciously raw recipes for vegetarians, vegans, and Paleo people, from rainbow salad to vanilla ice cream!
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733 min7-part Cooking course20 CQ
Looking for a delicious vegan recipe you can whip up in less than 10 minutes? Whether you're a dedicated vegan, or new to plant-based diets, dip into this collection of delightful veggie dishes!
with Dr. Ruby LathonLooking for a delicious vegan recipe you can whip up in less than 10 minutes? Whether you're a dedicated vegan, or new to plant-based diets, dip into this collection of delightful veggie dishes!
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10116 min10-part Baking course64 CQ
Going vegan and gluten-free is easier (and yummier!) than you think. In this 10-lesson course, Delectable You shares strategies for making delicious vegan and gluten-free meals every day!
with Delectable YouGoing vegan and gluten-free is easier (and yummier!) than you think. In this 10-lesson course, Delectable You shares strategies for making delicious vegan and gluten-free meals every day!
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422 min4-part Vegan Cooking course14 CQ
Learn how to make easy vegan no bake desserts made with natural ingredients and healthy sweeteners, including banana cream pudding, dairy-free banana ice cream, decadent chocolate mousse and more.
with Dr. Ruby LathonLearn how to make easy vegan no bake desserts made with natural ingredients and healthy sweeteners, including banana cream pudding, dairy-free banana ice cream, decadent chocolate mousse and more.
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11126 min11-part Cooking course69 CQ
A vegan diet can be healthy, nutritious, and energizing! In this cooking course, natural chef Christine teaches how to cook with plant-based foods to create delicious meals every day of the week.
A vegan diet can be healthy, nutritious, and energizing! In this cooking course, natural chef Christine teaches how to cook with plant-based foods to create delicious meals every day of the week.
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1251 min12-part Baking course32 CQ
Ready to take your holiday cooking to new, delicious heights? This course from Rouxbe Cooking School shares the secrets to preparing a perfect holiday meal. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving, Chanukkah, or Christmas learn how to create the perfect main course (turkey, roast, goose, you name it!) - including how to: baste, check if it’s cooked, and carve the meat. Pair your protein with classic Thanksgiving side dishes like stuffing, cranberry sauce, green beans, Brussels sprouts, and spinach salad. For a memorable dessert course, learn to make pumpkin pie and cheesecake. These lessons are geared towards beginner chefs, as well as anyone who wants inspiration for a special holiday meal.
Ready to take your holiday cooking to new, delicious heights? This course from Rouxbe Cooking School shares the secrets to preparing a perfect holiday meal. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving, Chanukkah, or Christmas learn how to create the perfect main course (turkey, roast, goose, you name it!) - including how to: baste, check if it’s cooked, and carve the meat. Pair your protein with classic Thanksgiving side dishes like stuffing, cranberry sauce, green beans, Brussels sprouts, and spinach salad. For a memorable dessert course, learn to make pumpkin pie and cheesecake. These lessons are geared towards beginner chefs, as well as anyone who wants inspiration for a special holiday meal.
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12144 min12-part Cooking course78 CQ
Whether you’re moving out, getting married, or just want to help cook, learn what how to set up a kitchen! Dennis Viau, The Mobile Home Gourmet, teaches how to cook gourmet food on the cheap.
Whether you’re moving out, getting married, or just want to help cook, learn what how to set up a kitchen! Dennis Viau, The Mobile Home Gourmet, teaches how to cook gourmet food on the cheap.
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10179 min10-part Cooking course95 CQ
Take your cooking skills to the great outdoors! Sunset Magazine shows you how to make delicious dishes whether you're in your backyard or in the backwoods. You’ll learn how to plan and pack food for camping trips; cook with Dutch ovens, cast iron skillets, and barbecue pits; and get recipes for everything from gooey cinnamon rolls to grilled pizza.
with Sunset SeminarsTake your cooking skills to the great outdoors! Sunset Magazine shows you how to make delicious dishes whether you're in your backyard or in the backwoods. You’ll learn how to plan and pack food for camping trips; cook with Dutch ovens, cast iron skillets, and barbecue pits; and get recipes for everything from gooey cinnamon rolls to grilled pizza.
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11126 min11-part Cooking course69 CQ
A vegan diet can be healthy, nutritious, and energizing! In this cooking course, natural chef Christine teaches how to cook with plant-based foods to create delicious meals every day of the week.
A vegan diet can be healthy, nutritious, and energizing! In this cooking course, natural chef Christine teaches how to cook with plant-based foods to create delicious meals every day of the week.
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20145 min20-part Cooking course84 CQ
Chef Cathlyn Choi uses the classic elements of Korean cuisine, such as bulgogi sauce and kimchi, to reinvent conventional Western fare. Create delicious pork wraps, mung bean dip, and more!
Chef Cathlyn Choi uses the classic elements of Korean cuisine, such as bulgogi sauce and kimchi, to reinvent conventional Western fare. Create delicious pork wraps, mung bean dip, and more!