Dear fellow food-lover,

Hear the word "Mediterranean," and you might think first of Italy and Greece. But many of the region's most well-known dishes and ingredients—falafel, tabbouleh, halloumi cheese, and more—originate in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Happy cooking from the team at Oldways!
Eastern Mediterranean Delights
Explore the sweet, sour, and fresh flavors of Lebanon, Turkey, Cyprus, Egypt, and other Eastern Mediterranean countries.
Mloukhieh is a leafy green used in Egyptian and Lebanese cuisine. Use your favorite greens in this chicken and vegetable stew flavored with cilantro, coriander, and garlic.

Recipe and photo courtesy Al Wadi Al Akhdar
Stuffed vegetables, called  gemista  or  yemista , are common throughout Greece and Cyprus. Bulgur, a staple whole grain, lends a Cypriot flair.

An Oldways recipe and photo
Lamejun is a Turkish dish that's similar to pizza, but with a much thinner crust. Though traditionally made with meat, this flatbread recipe is topped off with halloumi, lemon zest, and dried mint.

Recipe and photo courtesy C hef Ana Sortun for Oldways
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