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Lebanese Fried Kibbeh (Kibbeh Makliyeh)

Crisp Lebanese kibbeh croquettes made with a fine-bulgur and ground-beef shell, filled with spiced beef, onions, and toasted pine nuts. This recipe makes about 24 pieces, or 6 servings of 4 pieces each.

Iraqi Masgouf (المسكوف)

  Traditional Iraqi masgouf: a whole carp butterflied open, seasoned with tamarind and turmeric, then slowly roasted beside glowing charcoal for tender, smoky flesh. Served with tomatoes, onions, lemon, and Iraqi flatbread.

Persian Chicken Tahchin

  Persian Chicken Tahchin is a traditional Iranian dish made with fragrant basmati rice, saffron, yogurt, egg yolks, and tender chicken, baked until it forms a crisp, golden crust.