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Tag: Middle Eastern cuisine

  • Shashlik

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    Shashlik (sometimes also called shashlyk or shish kebab) is a term given to skewered meat in some parts of the world, particularly in Eastern Europe and in Middle Eastern countries. Traditionally the meat used would be lamb or goat, especially in Islamic countries.  But these days it can be found with a variety of meat,…

  • Baklava

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    What is it? Originally from Turkey, baklava is a rich, sticky, sweet pastry made from layers of filo pastry, filled with chopped nuts, and sweetened and held together with syrup or honey. It’s best to score the pastry prior to baking, as it will be very difficult to cut neatly after it’s been baked. Recipe…