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AFGHANISTAN: Aushak

AFGHANISTAN: Aushak

AFGHANISTAN: Aushak See More recipes Servings 24 dumplings Ready In: 2h Good For: Side Dish or Main Dish Introduction About this Recipe By: Sameera Ibrahimi Aushak are dumplings filled with gandana, which is a kind of leek grown in Afghanistan. It can be hard to find...
SYRIA: Shish Barak

SYRIA: Shish Barak

SYRIA: Shish Barak See More recipes Servings 4 Ready In: 1h 40min Good For: Main or Side Dish Introduction About this Recipe By: Fatima Shish Barak is a traditional dish made in several Middle Eastern/Asian countries, including Syria. The dish consists of meat...
IRAQ: Dolma

IRAQ: Dolma

IRAQ: Dolma See More Recipes Servings 60 dolmas Ready In: 1h 45min Good For: Side, appetizer Introduction About this Recipe By: Ahlam Found throughout the Middle East and surrounding regions, dolma is a traditional dish that typically consists of grape leaves and...