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ADANA KEBABI—Turkish minced lamb kebab, AVGOLEMONO—egg-lemon soup, BARBERRY—tart red berry, BAHARAT—Turkish spice blend with warm & sweet spices, BASTURMA—thinly sliced cured beef with spices, BÖREK—filled pastry or pie, CHERMOULA—North African herb-based sauce or relish, CREMOLATA—almond milk sorbet, EZME—finely chopped vegetables with pomegranate molasses and chiles, FATTEH—crisp pita casserole, GRAVIERA—Greek cheese similar to Gruyère, HALVA—candy made from sesame paste, HAWAIJ—Yemenite spice blend, KATAIFI—shredded filo dough, KUBBA—stuffed rice and potato fritter, KÜNEFE—warm cheese pastry soaked in syrup, LADOLEMONO—Greek lemon & olive oil sauce, LEBANESE NIGHT CAKE—layered semolina pudding topped with whipped cream, MA’AMOUL—stuffed shortbread cookie, MUHALLEBI—Middle Eastern milk pudding, MUHAMMARA—nut & pepper spread, PLAKI—baked beans in tomato sauce, SAHLEP—orchid root, SHATTA—hot sauce with herbs & chiles, TARATOR—Turkish-style nut & garlic sauce