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1. Zahav's Hummus Tehina
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I've made this hummus several times, both with dried chickpeas and canned ones, and the recipe is always a knock out.
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2. Pasta Alla Norma
Peter Georgakopoulos / Via souvlakiforthesoul.com
A Sicilian pasta that'll make you want to book plane tickets to Palermo subito.
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3. Chickpea Sauté With Greek Yogurt
Kimberley Hasselbrink / Via thekitchn.com
The perfect summer lunch.
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4. Shakshuka With Red Peppers and Cumin
Jonathan Lovekin / Via epicurious.com
The North African classic has taken over the US food scene in the past few years. And for a good reason: It's easy, healthy, and absolutely delicious.
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5. Yotam Ottolenghi's A'ja (Bread Fritters)
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Israeli-British chef Yotam Ottolenghi is a true recipe genius and I've never tried anything of his that wasn't absolutely amazing, including these fritters.
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6. Fried Halloumi Cheese
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The best savory summer snack out there.
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7. Vegan Tahini “Ice Cream” With Pistachios and Cardamom Halvah Sauce
Vicky Cohen and Ruth Fox / Via mayihavethatrecipe.com
If all my desserts could be smothered with halvah sauce, I'd be a happy woman.
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8. Mediterranean Grilled Lamb Kebabs
Tieghan Gerard / Via halfbakedharvest.com
The perfect way to celebrate grilling season.
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9. Roasted Cauliflower Steaks With Tahini
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10. Farro Tabbouleh With Burrata and Hummus
Tieghan Gerard / halfbakedharvest.com
Bring some Mediterranean flavors to your brunch table.
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11. Taramasalata
David Lebovitz / Via davidlebovitz.com
Perhaps the most underrated, yet most delicious, mediterranean dip.
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12. Beef Kofta With Grain-Free Tabouli
Peter Georgakopoulos / Via souvlakiforthesoul.com
A grain-free tabouli made with some grated cauliflower. Not exactly traditional, but pretty damn tasty.
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13. Quinoa-Stuffed Grape Leaves in Red Wine Sauce
Vicky Cohen and Ruth Fox / Via mayihavethatrecipe.com
This recipe uses quinoa while traditional stuffed grape leaves, aka Dolma, are usually stuffed with rice. You can really use either, depending on your taste.
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14. Greek Salad
Peter Georgakopoulos
15. Halvah Bars
Vicky Cohen and Ruth Fox / Via mayihavethatrecipe.com
Halvah is one of these things that makes life worth living.
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16. Caponata
David Lebovitz
Caponata is a Sicilian salad made of cooked vegetables (mostly eggplant), and it's definitely worth a try.
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17. Grilled Flatbread With Olive Oil and Za'atar
J. Kenji López-Alt / Via seriouseats.com
If you haven't tried za'atar yet, do yourself a favor and do it asap.
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18. Labneh
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The yogurt-based Lebanese dip is a real stunner.
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19. Baked Pasta With Merguez and Harissa-Spiked Sauce
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Merguez is a spicy sausage from North Africa that's popular all around the Mediterranean. Try it once and you'll become obsessed.
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20. Carrot Salad With Harissa, Feta, and Mint
Deb Perelman / Via smittenkitchen.com
This recipe has been a favorite of mine for many years and I don't think I'll get tired of it any time soon. Spicy but super fresh, this is the perfect carrot salad.
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21. Menemen
Sam Linsell / Via drizzleanddip.com
Menemen is a traditional Turkish egg dish that will take your brunches to a whole new level.
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22. Roasted Cauliflower and Za’atar Salad
David Frenkiel & Luise Vindahl / Via greenkitchenstories.com
Not a traditional dish but a delicious Mediterranean-inspired salad.
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24. Za’atar Roast Chicken With Green Tahini Sauce
Marcus Nilsson / Via bonappetit.com
Because za'atar and tahini already make everything better on their own. Combine them together and you've got yourself a killer dish.
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25. Avocado Tzatziki
Peter Georgakopoulos
Definitely not conventional but also definitely good.
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26. Strawberry Pomegranate and Rose Petal Mess
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We're not worthy of such beauty.
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27. Marinated Pepper Salad With Basil, Capers and Pecorino
Alexandra Stafford / food52.com
Italy in a salad.
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28. Tahini Shortbread Cookies
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We actually featured these cookies among our favorite recipes because they are absolutely perfect.
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