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Josie Bochek of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin sent the recipe for this traditional sweet and nutty Greek pastry.

Baklava provides amazing memories for me: My best friend made it for my bridal and baby showers. And then she...

This spicy stew was the main dish at our family's Christmas Eve dinner. The guests, including three vegetarians, were thrilled...

My girls have always loved seafood, so I invented a shrimp dish with coconut milk and ginger. They raved; I...

This African beef curry recipe is popular with my family and friends. It's from my Aunt Linda, who was a...

Fresh cilantro gives an exotic Syrian-style flavor to these easy, delicious skillet potatoes. They’re a creative complement to Mom’s tangy...

It may take some time to make this rich, buttery treat, but it's well worth the effort! The blend of...

Want a quick treat that's delicious and easy to make? These tartlets will do the trick. You can serve them...

Even if you don't have the most adventurous palate, West African peanut stew is a dish almost anyone can appreciate....

An Ethiopian recipe inspired this feel-good dinner that's tangy, creamy and packed with hearty comfort. —Rachael Cushing, Portland, Oregon

I love the sticky honey syrup, spices, nuts and crispy phyllo of homemade baklava but don’t want the fuss of...

I love serving impressive desserts that look like you spent hours in the kitchen when, in reality, they're really easy...

Our baklava recipe takes the mystery out of this beloved dessert! Learn to perfect your own flaky, sticky, sweet baklava...

I've been cooking for years, and baklava remains a favorite. Most folks find one piece of this rich dessert very...

Simple yet surprisingly delicious, these ripe plantain fritters are an excellent accompaniment to an African or Caribbean stew or braise....

Sweet, smoky roasted red pepper hummus is a creamy and delicious dip that will have your guests coming back for...

I always wanted to make Baklava, but it seemed like so much work. The son of my neighbor's friend showed...

Citrus, cinnamon and smoky chipotle peppers make my version of this flaky, sweet pastry so unique. It's really rich, so...

I like to take treats to my co-workers at the nursery/gift shop where I work. When rhubarb season arrives, I...

This pizza-style recipe came from my friend Ruby's mom, who is a crazy-good cook. I added my own flair and...

Curry powder is a blend of up to 20 spices, herbs and seeds. Add a pinch of curry to your...

This comforting, healthy and filling vegetable stew deserves a spot in your recipe rotation. It's easy on the budget and...

I grow mint on my balcony, and this refreshing beverage is a wonderful way to use it. It combines two...

Herbs and spices really work their magic on plain chicken in this dish, and the dried fruit adds an exotic...

I love lamb stew, but wanted to try something a bit different, so I created this recipe that uses Moroccan...

Take a trip to Morocco with this rich, exotic dish. A tagine is a North African slow-cooked stew named after...

This classic Moroccan side dish is served as often as possible, hot or as a cold salad, in most Sephardic...

I love the mix of sweet and savory flavors in this hearty stew. It's the perfect blend of adventurous and...

My family goes for Moroccan flavors, so I make empanada pastries using beef and apricot preserves. It's a flaky hand...