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if you've never tasted Lebanese food
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you're missing out on one of the most
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colorful aromatic and downright
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delicious cuisines the world has to
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offer it's not just a meal it's a whole
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experience rich with history family
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tradition and bold flavors that will
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absolutely win over your taste buds from
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smoky grilled meats to creamy dips and
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refreshing salads Lebanese dishes have
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something for everyone no matter your
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at the heart of Lebanese cooking is a
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deep love for fresh ingredients and
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balanced flavors the cuisine leans
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heavily on olive oil garlic lemon juice
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and spices like sumac and zotterer
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creating an unforgettable flavor profile
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that's tangy earthy and comforting all
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at once and let's not forget the
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signature Lebanese hospitality meals are
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made to be shared often served in a
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spread of small plates called mess
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so what dishes should you absolutely try
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if you're diving into this world of
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deliciousness let's start with hummus
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the globally loved chickpea and tahini
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dip that's creamy garlicky and perfect
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with warm pa right next to it you'll
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find baba ganoush another dip made from
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roasted eggplant tahini and lemon it's
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smoky silky and full of depth then
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there's tibuli a vibrant salad made with
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finely chopped parsley tomatoes mint and
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bulgur dressed in lemon juice and olive
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oil it's light zesty and refreshingly
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different from any salad you've had for
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something heartier dig into kipe bulgur
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mixed with minced meat and spices often
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shaped into balls or baked in a tray
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crispy on the outside juicy on the
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inside kip is pure comfort food
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don't skip manish either the Lebanese
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answer to pizza it's a flatbread topped
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with solder cheese or minced meat often
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eaten for breakfast or as a snack on the
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go and if you love grilled meats
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Lebanese cuisine has you covered with
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shish tou marinated chicken skewers
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grilled to juicy perfection and kofa a
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spiced meat mixture shaped onto skewers
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and grilled or baked now for those with
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a sweet tooth you can't miss out on
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desserts like baklava layers of filo
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dough nuts and syrup or nefe a
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cheese-based pastry with a semolina
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crust soaked in sugar syrup pair it with
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a small cup of strong Lebanese coffee
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and you've got the full
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experience whether you're visiting
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Lebanon or checking out a local Lebanese
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restaurant near you the variety and
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richness of these dishes will stick with
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you long after the meal is over food in
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Lebanese culture is about more than
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eating it's about sharing celebrating
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connecting which of these Lebanese
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dishes are you most excited to try or
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have already fallen in love with share
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your cravings and favorites in the
