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Middle Eastern

Middle Eastern dishes may sound incredibly exotic but many of the flavor combos you might be more familiar with than you may think.

Check out my guides Kids Guide to Middle Eastern Cuisine and Kids Books about Middle Eastern Food for more tips and tricks on adding these recipes to your meal plan.

Kid Friendly Middle Eastern Recipes:

Kid favorites you need to try are Chicken Shawarma and Beef Kofte.

A Kids Guide to Middle Eastern Food

A Kids Guide to Middle Eastern Food

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Syrian Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Kids Books About Middle Eastern Food

Kids Books About Middle Eastern Food

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Easy Tabbouleh Salad

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Turkish Pide Bread

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Lemon Herb Tahini

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Sourdough Pita Bread

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Spiced Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas

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Easy Shakshuka Recipe

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Lemon Couscous Recipe

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Easy Beef Kofta Recipe

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Basbousa Cake Recipe

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Grilled Za’atar Beef Kabobs

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Za’atar Chicken Skewers

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Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma

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