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Iraqi Meat & Vegetable Casserole

Foods of Iraq: Enshrined With A Long History

Iraqi cuisine has a long history going back some 10,000 years - to the Sumerians, Akkadians, Baby...

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Recipe: Rice Kubbah - Kubbat Ruzz

Makes about 20 kubbahs This Kubbah, a favorite in Iraq but made a little more spicier, is one of ...

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Recipe: Date Cookies - Klaychah

Makes about 24 This is one of Iraq's famous sweets, which has a history that goes back to the day...

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Recipe: Sumac Salad

Serves 4 to 6 Sumac, a condiment much favored in the Middle East, can be purchased in North Ameri...

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Recipe: Meat and Vegetable Casserole - Tepsi Baytinijan

Serves about 6 1 eggplant, about 1 pound 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 medium carrots,...

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Recipe: Yogurt and Cucumber - Jajeek

This is a simple appetizer; common in the Middle East, in Iraq it is usually served as an appetiz...

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Recipe: Labana (Yogurt Cheese) Balls

This basic cheese, as old as time, is a great breakfast dish, especially when served with Arabic ...

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An Iraqi woman has her hair styled at the most chic women's hairdresser in Baghdad.

A cult of body and beauty develops in post-war Iraq

Iraqis have profited from the lifting of sanctions after the US-led war by discovering the pleasu...

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Recipe: Lentil Soup - Shawrabat 'Adas

Serves 6 to 8 Lentil soup, often served during Ramadan (Muslim month of fasting) is also very pop...

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Iraqi coach of the Olympic swimming team, Said Jaafar (R), gives instruction to his team members from a row boat as they practice in the Tigris river in Baghdad

Baghdad's Tigris River

After decades of dictatorship, war and suffering, Baghdadis dream that they will once again be al...

Iraq AFP/Rouba Kabbara

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Recipe: Meat Patties - Kabab Iroog

Depending on size, makes from 20 -25 kababs Unlike in other Middle Eastern countries where kababs...

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Second-hand and photocopied books for sale on the pavement of Baghdad's famous Mutanabbi street, a popular meeting place for booklovers on the Muslim weekend.

Shiite books go from banned to bestsellers in Iraq

Six months ago the sale of Muslim Shiite religious books could land you in jail under Saddam Huss...

Iraq AFP/Selim Saheb Ettaba

Recipe: Eggplant and Laban (Yogurt)

Serves about 6 1 medium eggplant, about 1 pound 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup plain...

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Recipe: Cold Yogurt and Cucumber Soup - Shawrabat Laban Barida

Serves 6 to 8 5 cups yogurt 1 cucumber, about 6 inches long, peeled and finely chopped 2 cups wat...

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All aboard the Baghdad-to-Basra "express"

BASRA, Iraq, May 20, 2003 - The daily Baghdad-to-Basra "express" train may take 12 hours, the car...

Iraq AFP/Alexandre Peyrille

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Iraq on the Web

Iraq Daily. Official news site for Iraq, in English. The Iraq Foundation. A non-profit organizati...

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