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Turşu — Balkan and Middle Eastern Mixed Vinegar Pickles
Turşu (also written torshi, turshi, or tursija) is the preserved vegetable condiment of a huge region — from Iran thr...
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Today's Fast
June 09, 2026
Apostles Fast — Wine and Oil are Allowed
St Cyril of Alexandria; Ven. Kirill of Belozersk
St Cyril of Alexandria / Ven. Kirill of Belozersk / St Columba of Iona (597)
Troparion: St. John the Russian: Tone IV. The Lord, Who summoned thee forth from thine earthly captivity to the mansions of heaven, preserveth thy body intact and impar-teth to it the ability to heal, O right...
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Hummus (حمص)
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Fasting Recipes
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منقوشة بالزعتر — Manakish Za'atar (Lebanese Herb Flatbread)
Manakish is breakfast across Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Jordan. A thin, round flatbread baked with a topping of z...
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Fatteh with Eggplant
Fatteh is the Middle Eastern art of layering crispy bread with saucy things on top, and it is one of the most textura...
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Mejadra Hamra — Red Lentil Mujaddara
The red lentil version of mujaddara cooks faster and has a creamier, more porridge-like texture than the classic brow...
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Mussakhan — Palestinian Sumac Onion Flatbread
Mussakhan is Palestinian comfort food at its finest: a mountain of deeply caramelized onions seasoned with sumac and ...
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Fattet Hummus — Layered Chickpea and Bread Dish
Fatteh is the ultimate pantry-raid meal: crispy torn bread, warm spiced chickpeas, a tangy tahini sauce, and toasted ...
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Kibbeh with Bulgur and Walnut
Traditional kibbeh demands lamb, but this Lenten version is built on a shell of fine bulgur and a filling of walnuts,...
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Shakshuka with Tofu
All the warmth and spice of classic shakshuka — cumin-spiked tomato sauce, smoky peppers, a hit of harissa — but with...
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Koshari (كشري) — Egyptian Street Food
Koshari is the national dish of Egypt — a magnificent, chaotic pile of rice, lentils, macaroni pasta, and chickpeas, ...
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Muhammara (محمرة) — Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip
Muhammara is Aleppo's gift to the mezze table — a thick, brick-red dip of roasted red peppers, toasted walnuts, and p...
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Stuffed Grape Leaves (ورق عنب / Warak Enab)
Stuffed grape leaves — warak enab in Arabic — are one of the great shared dishes of the Eastern Mediterranean, found ...
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Ful Medames (فول مدمس) — Stewed Fava Beans
Ful medames is the breakfast of Egypt, eaten by millions every single morning, and it is one of the most ancient prep...
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Baba Ghanoush (بابا غنوج) — Smoky Roasted Eggplant Dip
Baba ghanoush is the smoky, silky cousin of hummus — roasted eggplant mashed with tahini, lemon, and garlic into a di...
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Tabbouleh (تبولة)
Tabbouleh is a parsley salad with bulgur wheat, not a bulgur salad with parsley. This distinction matters enormously....
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Fattoush (فتوش) — Levantine Bread Salad
Fattoush is the Levantine bread salad — crispy pieces of fried or toasted pita tossed with fresh vegetables and a bri...
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Mujaddara (مجدرة) — Lentils and Rice with Caramelized Onions
Mujaddara may be the single most iconic Orthodox fasting dish in the world. Across Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, and the...
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Falafel (فلافل)
Falafel is fried chickpea patties — crispy, deeply herbed, and one of the most satisfying fasting foods in existence....
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Hummus (حمص)
Real hummus — the kind eaten daily across Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine — is made from dried chickpeas, not canned. T...
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