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This recipe for rich, creamy artichoke dip is best served warm on crackers or fresh bread. The key to the wonderful flavors of this dip is fresh ingredients.

Baba Ghanoush is a popular dip made from roasted eggplants. Its various forms are eaten in Egypt, Greece, Syria, Israel, and all over the Middle East. Roasting the eggplants over a flame gives the Baba Ghanoush a delicious, smoky flavor. Try experimenting with this recipe, adding different flavors, seasonings, and toppings.

The secret of easy bread is to allow time to work in your favor. This recipe requires no kneading and it is hard to make a mistake. Even more surprising than the recipe’s simplicity is the wonderful quality of the crusty bread it produces. Now, anyone can make delicious bread that is sure to impress!

Egg Drop Soup is also known as Egg Flower Soup because of the flower-like shape that the ribbons of egg make in the soup.

In Israel, roasted eggplant salad is often sold in stores. This recipe allows you to make it at home and adjust the flavors however you like.

Falafel originated in Egypt where it is traditionally made with just fava beans (no chickpeas), green onions, coriander seeds, and most of the other ingredients listed in this recipe. It has since spread all over the Mediterranean as well as the rest of the world. Variations are many, but this recipe is for the falafel commonly cooked in Syria. For a more Israeli variety, make it with just chick peas (no favas) and add za’atar to the mix. Also try adding crushed red pepper, lemon juice, and other flavorings.

French Onion Soup is a rich, hearty soup which is traditionally served with a piece of cheese toast floating at the top of the bowl.

Gages is a salad from Sierra Leone made with eggplant, red onion, and tomatoes.