Not only is it a giveaway (four giveaways, actually!), but I’m hoping to be able to convince you to try something that you might not normally try. To step out of your comfort zone and discover something that’s as rich in culture as it is delicious. You never know, maybe you’ll find a new family favorite!
In some cases, you might want to try something new, but have no idea where to look for ingredients…
I know sometimes it can be hard to source Middle Eastern ingredients – or any international ingredients for that matter – if you’re not sure where to start looking for them. I want to share a few of my go-to sources:
1. Start at your local grocery store. If you’re like me, you probably shop (mostly) around the outer perimeter of the grocery store – I start in the produce department, and then hit up the meat and dairy sections, and also the organic section (and of course a couple other random aisles in the middle of the store). For me, this means that I have no idea everything my store has to offer. When I was searching for exotic ingredients, I found a pretty well-stocked international aisle right in the middle of my local grocery, offering ingredients like rosewater, tahini, and ghee (clarified butter). And don’t be afraid to ask for help finding something; even if your store doesn’t carry a particular item, they might be able to order it for you or they might know where you can get it.
2. Do a simple Google search. Even a basic search like “middle eastern grocery store tampa florida” or “arabic grocery store tampa florida” should yield a good starting point. (Of course be sure to fill in your city and state!)
3. If you can’t find Middle Eastern grocery stores in your area, look for other ethnic stores. Indian grocers, in particular, carry a lot of the same ingredients required for Middle Eastern cooking. You can do a simple Google search for Indian grocery stores in your area (see #2 above).
4. Ask at your favorite Middle Eastern restaurant. Next time you’re eating at your favorite Middle Eastern restaurant, ask where they source their ingredients. (Or just give them a call to ask – but make sure you don’t call during mealtimes when they’re likely to be too busy to chat for a minute.) They might be able to either point you in the right direction, or sell you the ingredient you’re looking for.
5. If you’re looking for spices, check out a spice shop in your area. Penzeys spices are consistently fantastic quality and they have stores all over the U.S.
6. Check out local specialty shops. For example, if you’re looking for a couple different Middle Eastern cheeses to make Knafeh, take a look at a local specialty or artisanal cheese shop.
7. If all else fails, the internet is sure to have it – but be sure you’re buying from a quality company. For about four years now, Mike and I have been ordering from Hashems online store. This is literally the only online Middle Eastern store we buy from because they have everything, and even if they don’t have something listed on their site, I’ve found that they might still have it – I always just ask. Mike is crazy about nuts and he will only eat the nuts from Hashems. The same thing goes for their flatbread; Mike usually places a huge order for their bread (since he eats it at every meal) and keeps it in the freezer, just pulling out a pack as necessary. I also love their Turkish coffee, and their spices are great as well. Don’t forget, if you’re a first-time customer at Hashems, you can get 20% off your entire order with coupon code “anediblemosaic”. (Please note that I am not making any money off your order with Hashems. I truly believe in their products and they are what you’ll find in my own kitchen, which is why I’m helping to promote them.)
8. And right now you have a chance to win some Middle Eastern ingredients!
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Hashems and I put together four different prize packs for this giveaway; all are based on recipes from my cookbook, An Edible Mosaic: Middle Eastern Fare with Extraordinary Flair. Courtesy of Tuttle Publishing, every prize pack also includes a signed copy of the cookbook that I will personalize for the winners!
Prize Pack 1: Coffee Time (The recipe for Turkish coffee can be found in my cookbook; also, here is a video from Hashems showing how to make it.)
Includes the following items:
- Date-filled cookies (ma’amoul)
- Turkish coffee
- Turkish coffee pot
- Six small coffee cups
- One signed copy of my cookbook
Prize Pack 2: Falafel Set (Here is my Falafel recipe.)
Includes the following items:
- Dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- Falafel mold
- Hashems falafel spice mix
- One signed copy of my cookbook
Prize Pack 3: Ma’amoul Set (Here is my Ma’amoul recipe.)
Includes the following items:
- Baking dates
- Ma’amoul mold (for date filling)
- Ground mahlab spice
- Cake spice mix
- One signed copy of my cookbook
Prize Pack 4: Saffron Rice Set (Here is my Saffron Rice recipe.)
Includes the following items:
- Basmati rice
- Pine nuts
- Golden raisins (sultanas)
- Saffron
- One signed copy of my cookbook
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I am willing to ship the prizes anywhere in the world, so international readers are welcome to enter. You do not need to have a blog to enter this giveaway! To participate, you can do any of the following (please leave a separate comment for each so I can count them as separate entries):
- Leave a comment telling me your favorite Middle Eastern dish.
- Leave a comment telling me if you’ve ever made a Middle Eastern recipe at home.
- Like Hashems on Facebook and leave a comment here telling me.
- Like Tuttle Publishing on Facebook and leave a comment here telling me.
- Like An Edible Mosaic on Facebook and leave a comment here telling me.
- Share this giveaway on any of your social media (such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.), or on your blog and leave a comment here telling me.
This giveaway ends Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 5AM EST; after that the winners will be randomly selected and notified by email. Good luck to all!
Kelsey says
I'm already one of your facebook fans!
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I liked Tuttle Publishing on facebook via my blog's page--Apple a Day.
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I liked Hashem's on facebook via my blog's page--Apple a Day.
Kelsey says
I haven't done too much Middle Eastern cooking at home, but the dishes I have made have been wonderful. One of my favorites was Moroccan chicken with couscous and golden raisins. I don't have a tagine, but I used my Dutch oven and everything came out just fine!
Kelsey says
Ever since I first tried Middle Eastern food (starting with Lebanese cuisine) in college, I've been in love with it's perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spice. The first dish I tried is still one of my favorites--chicken with yogurt and pomegranate seeds.
Ghada says
I do actually like to cook middle eastern food a lot :)
Ghada says
I'm from the middle east (Egyptian), so, I love staffed grape leaves(with rice&meat) and also love (koshery) :)
Justin says
I like An Edible Mosaic on facebook!
Justin says
I've attempted kebabs at home, always came out delicious! I have a Penzy's right down the road from me, I love it!
Justin says
My favorite Middle Eastern dish is definitely any kind of kebab and saffron rice, so good!
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Stephanie says
I love falafel!
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Jaclyn says
My favorite middle eastern dish is dolma, aka stuffed grape leaves. My mom's recipe is always the tastiest.
Maddie says
I'm from the Middle East and now that I have left home to move closer to school, I find myself craving and cooking Middle Eastern food every so often. However, i Have branched out from my own culture's foods and am starting to make more traditional Arabic foods (i'm from Iran) and Turkish foods.
Maddie says
My favorite middle eastern dish is Kanafeh. I love it and love how it tastes with black tea or coffee. I would definitely love to learn how to make it
Maddie says
I've already liked your page on FB
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I've already liked your FB page
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I just liked Tuttle publishing on Facebook
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I just liked Hashems on Facebook .
Naomi says
Already like you on FB
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Liked Tuttle Publishing on FB
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Liked Hashem's on FB
Naomi says
I love fixing middle eastern candies with date paste. I used to buy the same baking dates that you're giving away, until the shop I bought them from closed down, and now I can't find them any more!
Naomi says
My new favorite is chicken shawarma. Discovered a little middle eastern cafe called Sahara and the shawarma wrap is amazing.
Laura says
I liked you on Facebook, and I love cooking Lebanese food!
Tracy says
I pinned this on Pinterest
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I shared on Facebook
Tracy says
I already like An Edible Mosaic on Facebook
Tracy says
I liked Tuttle Publishing on Facebook
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I liked Hashems on FB
Tracy says
I love hummus and falafel.
Tracy says
I used to make Baklava until I had to go gluten-free.
Emily says
I posted the link on twitter from @poodle_power https://twitter.com/poodle_power/status/286261234599333889
Emily says
I already like you on Facebook
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I liked Tuttle Publishing on Facebook
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I like Hashems on Facebook
Emily says
I haven't ever been brave enough to make middle Eastern food at home, but would love to try!
Emily says
I do love a good falafel!
Naomi S. says
I make butter chicken in my slow cooker.
Val @ Bonbon Break says
I shared this on Twitter!
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I liked Tuttle Publishing on FB
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I liked Hashem's on FB
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I already like (love) you on Facebook.
Val @ Bonbon Break says
I haven't cooked any Middle Eastern food yet, but I have enjoyed it in restaurants. I can't wait to get these recipes going in my own kitchen!!
Val @ Bonbon Break says
I want to make your date cookies...and the saffron rice...and ... and...
doaa says
i make middle eastern dishes at home every day. tomorrow i plan to make dawood basha
doaa says
my favorite middle eastern dish is misaqa'aa (moussaka)
doaa says
i liked an edible mosaic on fb
Naomi S. says
I really like Indian food. There isn't one dish in particular. If I have to pick one thing with every dish I love to have naan & chaat.
Allison (Spontaneous Tomato) says
I've liked An Edible Mosaic on Facebook.
Allison (Spontaneous Tomato) says
I've liked Hashems on Facebook.
Allison (Spontaneous Tomato) says
I've made many Middle Eastern dishes at home, including dolmas, shepherd's salad, and pita bread with zatar. I'd like to make falafel someday, but I am slightly deep-frying-phobic (but I will happily eat them if someone else fries them!).
Allison (Spontaneous Tomato) says
My favorite Middle Eastern dish has got to be dolmas.
Karen D says
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Karen Goodwin Delaney likes An Edible Mosaic on Facebook
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Karen Goodwin Delaney likes Tuttle Publishing on Facebook
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Karen Goodwin Delaney likes Hashems on Facebook
Karen D says
I have made a few over the years, but would love to expand the variety with your cookbook
Karen D says
Saffron Rice is my favorite Middle Eastern dish!
Janine says
I like Hashems on facebook
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I like turtle publishing on facebook
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I like an edible mosaic on facebook
Janine says
I have made baba ganoush, falafel and tabouli at home
Janine says
I like falafel!
Anne says
I tweeted about this giveaway (twice, actually, because the first time I forgot to include your Twitter username in my tweet).
Anne says
I already liked Faith's Kitchen/An Edible Mosaic on Facebook.
Anne says
Now I like Tuttle Publishing on Facebook, too. What an interesting company!
Anne says
I like Hashams on Facebook. Thanks for pointing me to it. Where I live, it's a couple of hours' drive to find any specialty stores.
Melissa Smoot says
I love a good Turkish red lentil soup.
Anne says
Aside from my fear of falafel, I have made some Middle Eastern dishes at home. Hummus, of course, is an easy and delicious example.
Anne says
I love falafel, but have never had the courage to make it at home. Lame, I know.
Tara Eilers says
I have never made or tried middle eastern food, but would love too!
Robin Chesser says
I shared this post on G+
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I liked Tuttle Publishing on Facebook.
Robin Chesser says
I liked Edible Mosiac on Facebook.
Robin Chesser says
I love falafel!!
Robin Chesser says
I liked Hashem on Facebook!
Ryan Louise says
I love to try Middle Eastern food at home! I like Mattar Paneer.
Jennifer Pickett says
My favorite Middle Eastern dish is a dish that I discovered online and successfully made at home. It is called Khoresht Fesenjan and it is a soup made with butternut squash, walnuts, and pomegranate. Yum!
molly says
Liked your Facebook page!
molly says
Liked Tuttle's!
molly says
Liked Hashem's- what a great resource!
molly says
Pinned you! http://pinterest.com/pin/205265695488083674/
molly says
I have made hummus and falafel although the falafel was from a mix that I got at a health food store.
molly says
Thank you for the chance to win! I am a foodie for sure and would be so excited to win any of these prize packs! I would have to say that falafel is my favorite middle eastern foods.
Ellie says
I've been experimenting with flavored hummus lately too. I made a pizza flavored hummus as an appetizer. Delicious!
Ellie Delancey says
It may be cliche, but I just love hummus.
Melanie says
I have made fried eggplant with yogurt dip, couscous and Moroccan Stew.
Melanie says
I could live off of hummus and naan. Lamb kabobs would come in a close second.
Eileen says
What an amazing giveaway--thanks for the opportunity! I don't have too much trouble finding Middle Eastern ingredients, since we have an Iranian market in walking distance. Labneh forever! :)
Andrea says
I do Kibbes :)
Andrea says
I love Shawarmas, taboule, labne, you name it!!
Rhea says
I "liked" on Facebook "An Edible Mosaic" and I made your recipe for Creamy Moroccan-Spiced Peanut Butter Couscous today! We had some after dinner for dessert and will have the rest for breakfast in the morning. It really works as a dessert too. Awesomely good and the kitchen smelled great for hours after.
Casey N. says
I love falafel.
Casey N. says
I have made hummus and mint soup at home.
amtami says
I liked An Edible Mosaic on FB! :)
amtami says
I cook Middle Eastern all the time. Your cookbook looks great!
amtami says
I love kussa makhshi with laban sauce.. and khyar mahshi. Thanks for the give-away!!
Charlene says
I've made hummus and falafel at home.
Fiona says
I've just pinned this Giveaway to my Pinterest Board, and would love to be a winner. Thank you so much for this Giveaway, Faith,- all your recipes are amazing.
Fiona says
I love comfort food in the form of a Middle Eastern ground rice pudding. It's prepared with milk in much the same way as you'd make a custard, and towards the end of the cooking time you stir in ground almonds and a couple of spoons of rosewater. Served chilled, this dessert transports you away on the magic Carpet to the land of the Arabian Nights!
Thank you for this Giveaway. I'd love to win your book Faith.
Fiona says
I am a real fan of your Blog Faith, and want to tell you that all your recipes are amazing. I haven't yet seen your book, and can't wait till I do! One of the more unusual recipes we make is your recipe for Persian Okra. https://www.anediblemosaic.com/?p=2158 . The special blend of seasonings make it a very special dish. My husband loves it!
I would love to win the Giveaway, please pick me!
Isabelle says
I love flatbreads, and my dad is a huge fan of saffron rice.
Kristin says
I like your page on Facebook!
Kristin says
I'm really loving hummus right now!
Linda Montes says
I shared the about the giveaway on facebook. Thank you for the opportunity to learn more about other cultures.
Linda Montes says
I liked Edible Mosaic on facebook.
Linda Montes says
I liked Tuttle Publishing on facebook.
Linda Montes says
I liked Hashems on facebook
Linda Montes says
I love Hummus, I especially enjoy eating my daughters homemade hummus with pita chips. <3
Linda Montes says
I have enjoyed homemade hummus, my daughters love to make with pita chips.
Ttrockwood says
Liked hashem's on fb (teri)
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Liked tuttle publishing on fb (teri)
Ttrockwood says
I love love love hummus- its a food group for me! I also love zaatar flatbreads
Anjana Siva says
I shared this giveaway on Facebook
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I Like An Edible Mosaic on Facebook
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I Like Tuttle Publishing on Facebook
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I Like Hashems on Facebook
Anjana Siva says
I have made Falafel and hummus at home.
Anjana Siva says
Thanks for the giveaway. My favorite Middle Eastern dish is Falafel.
Debbie Piper says
I have never made a middle eastern dish, but after seeing your website, I really want to try!
Would love to have your cookbook!
karen says
I have made some middle eastern dishes at home, including falafel and hummus!
karen says
My favorite middle eastern dish is mujaderrah!
Cassandra Altmann says
I have never cooked a Middle Eastern dish but I can't wait to try! Here in San Diego, CA we are lucky to have some great Middle Eastern Restaurants such as Khyber Pass with great Lamb Sabzi and Mama's Bakery serves fantastic Turkish coffee and hot pies. I might have to go there for lunch!
Cassandra Altmann says
I shared the giveaway on Facebook!
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Liked Hashems Publishing.
Cassandra Altmann says
Liked Hashems too!
Cassandra Altmann says
I don't think I have been this excited about the possibility of winning a prize! ANY OF THEM PLEASE!!! LIKED on Facebook.
Cassidy says
I like, but really LOVE, An Edible Mosaic on Facebook.
Cassidy says
Whoops! I combined my answer... I also love to make hummus at home and create Mezza platters.
Cassidy says
I love falafel! We make it regularly at home and it's always on my to-order list when we go out for any kind of Middle Eastern food.
Cindy Brickley says
I Shared this giveaway on Pinterest.
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I Shared this giveaway on Twitter.
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I Shared this giveaway on Facebook.
Cindy Brickley says
I Like An Edible Mosaic on Facebook.
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I Like Tuttle Publishing on Facebook.
Cindy Brickley says
I Like Hashems on Facebook.
Cindy Brickley says
I have made several Middle Eastern recipes at home: Chicken Shawarma, Maroccan Stew, Chicken Mulligatarmy and Indian Naan bread. These are my favorites. I have been wanting your cookbook for awhile now, so I can try some new dishes.
Cindy Brickley says
My favorite Middle Eastern dish is: Chicken Shawarma
Karen Koval says
Shared on Facebook
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Liked Edible Mosaic :)
Karen Koval says
Liked Tuttle
Karen Koval says
Liked Hashems
Karen Koval says
No, I've never tried any recipes at home yet.
Karen Koval says
Sadly, the only dish I've ever had is Hummus. Your recipes make my mouth water sop I will definitely try some of these in the near future.
Denise Wilson says
I like your page on facebook
Denise Wilson says
I'm actually making chicken shwarma tonight!
Denise Wilson says
I love chicken shwarma!
Lindsay says
Pinned giveaway
Lindsay says
I LOVed the Indian Butter chicken!!!
Jennifer says
I shared this giveaway on pinterest
Jennifer says
I have made falafel, hummus, and pita bread at home- so far!
Jennifer says
I like Hashems on FB
Jennifer says
I like Tuttle on FB
Jennifer says
I like you on FB
Jennifer says
My favorite recipe is Baba Ganoush with fresh pita bread, yum, getting hungry just thinking about it-
jdinsb says
I love stuffed pigeons, or as it's called in Egypt "Hamam Mahsy".
Shalini says
Liked Edible Mosaic.
Shalini says
Liked Turtle Publishing
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Liked on Fb
Shalini says
I have made hummus at home
Shalini says
My favourite place to eat is at Pita Pan in Singapore..always gorge on freshly baked pita bread filled with crispy basil falafel with sauces and salads. This is my all time favourite. I also like the Med platter filled hummus,falafel,baba ganoush and dolma leaves.I have also tried their green Shakshuka. I swear i love middle eastern food which is so healthy. I really look forward to having this every weekend.
MagPan says
I have made souvlaki and tzatziki at home!
MagPan says
I love giaourtlou!
Chris says
As an Armenian American I've made a number of Middle Eastern dishes. One of my favorite dishes has to be cold stuffed grape leaves. I could live on them with a little cheese & bread !
Priya Sreeram says
Just tweeted about this giveaway
Priya Sreeram says
I already follow you on FB; cheers
Priya Sreeram says
liked Tuttle Publishing on FB
Priya Sreeram says
lIKED Hashem on FB
Priya Sreeram says
Yes I have made different versions of hummus and pita bread at home. BTW, thank you so much for this giveaway. Sending across christmas cheer and festive spirits.
Priya Sreeram says
I love middle eastern dishes and dote on falafels,hummus, pita bread
Patti says
Favorite food from Middle Eastern restaurant is Kubideh Kabab and Lahvosh with Chicken and Artichokes.
Patti says
My favorite Middle Eastern food I have made is your chicken shawarma recipe. Amazing! I love your cookbook.
Maggie says
I shared this on my blog! http://mequalsone.com/2012/12/20/vacation-flog-12202012/
Abby says
Like Tuttle on FB!
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Abby says
We've only made mediterranean style turkey burgers... with homemade tzatziki sauce of course!
Abby says
My hubby and I love chicken shawarma!
Amy Tong says
Pinned this giveaway:
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Liked An Edible Mosaic on Facebook
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Amy Tong says
Oh yeah, I make Middle Easy dishes at home every once in a while. My hubby is a fan.
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Amy Tong says
My favorite Middle East dish is kebab.
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Emily says
I've made naan at home--turned out surprisingly well!
Emily says
I love a good falafel pita!
Urban Wife says
I shared on my Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/pin/15833036161689859/
Urban Wife says
I've made falafel before at home. Love those little balls!
Urban Wife says
One of my favorite Middle Eastern foods is lamb shawarma!
Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says
Already Like An Edible Mosaic :)
Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says
Liked Hashems
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Liked Tuttle
Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says
I have made a ton of middle eastern recipes and happen to have meat schawarma marinating as we speak!
Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says
OMG Faith this is my favorite give-away ever!! OK, let's see, my favorite middle eastern dish (right now) is your Mujadarra :)
Dixya@ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
just tweeted too :) would love to win the book.
Dixya@ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
i have made several stews using chickpeas. I also ocassionaly make hummus!
Dixya@ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
i love kebsah and baklava- my fav dish! its so flavorful but have never made my own.
Dixya@ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
liked you on facebook!
Evelyne@cheapethniceatz says
Yes I have cooked Middle Eastern recipe at home, inummerable amount of times.
Evelyne@cheapethniceatz says
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Evelyne@cheapethniceatz says
Really great post for people on how to find special ingredients. Can be used for any types of food. My city has hundreds of ethnic grocery stores so not a problem. I don't think I can pic a favorite Middle Eastern dish :-S Muhammara dip?
grace says
and finally, i like tuttle!
grace says
i like hashems!
grace says
i like an edible mosaic on facebook!
grace says
i make hummus all the time at home, but i'm looking to expand my middle eastern horizons.
grace says
i love baklava--that's my favorite middle eastern dish...so far. :)
Asiya @ Chocolate and Chillies says
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Asiya @ Chocolate and Chillies says
I love to make middle eastern food at home...kebabs, kefta, shish taouk, toum, hummus..of course your saffron rice!
Asiya @ Chocolate and Chillies says
My favorite middle eastern dish is shish taouk
Arnold says
Liked on facebook and shared the giveaway as well!
Kylene Young says
Kibbeh is awesome. And I once had a tomatoey eggplant dish whose name I can't remember.
Annalise says
I LOVE falafel & hummus!
Sarah H.P. says
My favorite Middle Eastern food is paratha bread!
Tammra says
I shared this giveaway on facebook!
Tammra says
I liked An Edible Mosaic on facebook!
Tammra says
I have made falafels and baklava at home. Difficult to find ingredients where I live. Will have to check out Hashems. Thanks!
Tammra says
Hmmmm....tough to say what my fave is. I love baba ganoush, lamb gyros, falafels,dolmas, and follow it up with baklava! Yummm!
Charlene says
My favorite Middle Eastern dish is falafel.
Jessica says
And I'm going to share this giveaway on Facebook :) Thanks for the opportunity!
Phoebe says
My favorite Middle Eastern food would have to be falafel
Jessica says
Also.. I liked you on facebook
Jessica says
When I studied abroad I lived with a Palestinian woman who taught me how to make a few simple things - like tabouleh, roz bil shaghria, and moussaka (which she told me was "the greek version"). I'd love to try to make more!
Jessica says
mmm It's so hard to pick my favorite dish! I have to go with shakshouka or fattoush!!
Alana says
Middle Eastern food is my favorite food "genre" and a dish I am super obsessed with right now is vegetarian baked kibbeh!
Sara says
I tweeted about this! I would love to win a copy of the cookbook and my favorite prize pack would be the falafel or ma'moul set.
Sara says
I love to make Middle Eastern desserts at home! Basbousa and baklawa are two of my favorites to make at home or bring to a party.
Sara says
I like Hashems on Facebook.
Sara says
I like An Edible Mosaic on Facebook.
Sara says
My favorite Middle Eastern meal is simple: ful with fresh, hot pita bread. It's my go-to when I'm feeling lazy and want a healthy, yet delicious meal.
Phoebe says
We have made hummus and falafel at home, but I would love to try other recipes!
TC says
I have trouble picking a favorite dish. Hummus, maybe? Right now though, I'm hankering for some ma’amoul.
TC says
I've made saffron rice before. Hmmm, haven't made it in awhile. I should make some soon. :)
Kristin Lewis says
I also liked Hashems on Facebook.
Kate M says
I shared your giveaway on Facebook.
Alicia K says
I shared this on facebook
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I liked Hashems on Facebook
Alicia K says
I liked Tuttle Publishing on facebook
Kate M says
I have tried making Hummus at home. It's never quite perfect, but always edible. I'm still searching for that perfect recipe.
Alicia K says
I liked an edible mosaic on facebook
Kate M says
I like An Edible Mosaic on Facebook
Kate M says
I like Hashems on Facebook
Alicia K says
I have tried making falfel at home
Kate M says
My favorite food is a Döner Kebab. I first had them when I was traveling in Germany in high school and have wanted to eat them ever since. There've been a few places eventually pop up here in the States, but it's never quite the same thing. The closest I've found was when I was in Tokyo this summer.
Alicia K says
I absolutely love dolmas
Kristin Lewis says
So excited to have found your website! Gorgeous food and the photography is amazing. I Liked you on Facebook. Would LOVE a copy of your cookbook.
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I liked Edible Mosaic on FB.
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I liked Hashem's on FB.
Marya says
I've tried to make halvah multiple times but it's never the same.
Marya says
My favorite middle eastern food is falafel. I miss the ones on the street in NY.
danielle says
We attempt a lot of middle eastern dishes at home.
danielle says
I could eat hummus everyday!
Ron says
I made fesenjoon earlier this week
Ron says
chelo kabob is my favorite
deana says
I never knew there were falafel molds! It's gorgeous. Thanks for telling me about a new source for great products.
Good to be back and visiting my favorite blogs again after my long absence.
Anna says
I love falafel from Algebra Teahouse in Cleveland.
Anna says
I have made hummus at home.
candy says
I shared this giveaway on facebook!
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I have liked Edible Mosaic on facebook!
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I have liked Tuttle on facebook!
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I have liked Hashems on facebook
candy says
Middle eastern things are pretty much my favorite to make - the spices are my favorite. So yes, I make Middle Eastern recipes at home. Weekly.
candy says
I love to make falafels!
Abby says
I recently made Zaalouk - Moroccan Eggplant salad. I have been putting it on everything from burgers to chicken to leftover meatloaf. This stuff is seriously amazing.
Abby says
My favorite dish is Shawarma- love the flavors!
Abby says
My favorite dish is Shawarma! Love the flavors
Maggie says
I liked Edible Mosaic on Facebook!
Maggie says
I've made a few different Middle Eastern recipes at home but my favorite is my mom's recipe for kebab-e-torsh. I would love to master homemade baklava :-)
Maggie says
My favorite Middle Eastern dish is fesenjoon, a Persian stew made with ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses.
What a great blog and giveaway! Thank you!
Melissa "Melicious" Joulwan says
I shared the giveaway on both Facebook and Twitter. Thank you!
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I liked you on Facebook!
Melissa "Melicious" Joulwan says
I liked Hashems on Facebook -- thanks for introducing me to them!
Melissa "Melicious" Joulwan says
My dad is part Lebanese, so I make Middle Eastern food fairly often at home: rice pilaf, baba ghanoush, stuffed grape leaves, salad with tahini dressing.
Melissa "Melicious" Joulwan says
It's tricky business to pick only one favorite Middle Eastern dish, but I have to go with my dad's kibbeh nayeh. I don't get to eat it very often any more, but it is delicious!