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Snapper in Savory Tomato Sauce

'Lawrence of Arabia' Middle Eastern Recipes and Photos

This Middle Eastern menu features a savory array of international dishes, including Pan-Fried Chi...

Saudi Arabia / Iraq / Lebanon Celeste Heiter

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Recipe: Arabian Cardamon Coffee - Qahwah

3 tablespoons un-roasted coffee 4 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 teaspoon pulverized cardamom seeds Place c...

Saudi Arabia / Iraq Habeeb Salloum

Recipe: Nut Rolls - Nashab

These sweets have a history that goes back to the 9th century Baghdad when the city was the centr...

Saudi Arabia / Iraq Habeeb Salloum

Al Madina Al Munawarra

Basic Introduction: Madina Munawarra is the second holiest city of Islam after Makkah Sharif. It ...

Saudi Arabia Ameer Hamza

Foods of the Arabian Gulf Countries

For untold centuries, the bedouins of the Arabian Peninsula have served in their desert tents, ma...

Saudi Arabia / Iraq Habeeb Salloum

Peter O'Toole is Lawrence of Arabia

Film Review: Lawrence of Arabia

One of cinema's greatest epics, Lawrence of Arabia is based on the life of T.E. Lawrence, a Briti...

Saudi Arabia Celeste Heiter

Recipe: Chickpea Kabab - Kabab Alnikhi

Makes some 36 patties Like numerous other dishes now common in the Arabian Gulf countries, this d...

Saudi Arabia / Iraq Habeeb Salloum

Recipe: Shrimp and Rice - Rubyian

Serves from 6 to 8 Easy to prepare as the main course for special dinners, this dish ( Rubyian ) ...

Saudi Arabia / Iraq Habeeb Salloum

Recipe: Eggplant Purée - Dukous Badhinjan

Serves 8 to 10 For all strata of society in the Arab countries, eggplants are a favoured vegetabl...

Saudi Arabia / Iraq Habeeb Salloum

Recipe: Lentils, Rice and Fish - Makbous Samak

Serves from 8 to 10 6 tablespoons butter 2 cups rice, rinsed 1/2 cup lentils, soaked overnight in...

Saudi Arabia / Iraq Habeeb Salloum

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Recipe: Coconut Rolled Dates - Stuffed

1 pound soft-whole dried dates, pitted 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 3/4 cup half and half cre...

Saudi Arabia / Iraq Habeeb Salloum

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Choosing a Quality Language Program

Opportunities for overseas and exchange programs abound, but to find quality instruction, you'll ...

Saudi Arabia / Vietnam / Myanmar Dawn Stanton

Recipe: Cucumber Salad - Salatat Khiyar

Serves 6 to 8 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 medium sweet pepper, finely...

Saudi Arabia / Iraq Habeeb Salloum

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Fact File: Asian Internet Top Domains

Afghanistan - af Armenia - am Azerbaijan - az Bahrain - bh Bangladesh - bd Brunei - bn Cambodia -...

Saudi Arabia / Vietnam / Myanmar ThingsAsian

Recipe: Chickpea and Tomato Soup - Shawrbat Alnikhi

Serves 8 to 10 1 cup chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained 8 cups water 4 tablespoons olive oil...

Saudi Arabia / Iraq Habeeb Salloum

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Recipe: Baked Tomatoes - Al-Dukous

Serves 6 to 8 4 large tomatoes, about 2 pounds, sliced about 1/4 inch thick 4 tablespoons olive o...

Saudi Arabia / Iraq Habeeb Salloum

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