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AMBA—pickled mango condiment, 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, DUKKAH—Egyptian spice blend with nuts & seeds, EZME—finely chopped vegetables with pomegranate molasses and chiles, FATTEH—crisp pita casserole, HALVA—candy made from sesame paste, KATAIFI—shredded filo dough, KAYMAK—thick cream similar to clotted cream, KUBBA—stuffed rice and potato fritter, KÜNEFE—warm cheese pastry soaked in syrup, LADOLEMONO—Greek lemon & olive oil sauce, PALACE BREAD—Egyptian-style caramelized bread pudding, SAGANAKI—Greek dish prepared in a two-handled pan of the same name, SARMA—wrapped or rolled, SKORDALIA—Greek-style garlicky dip thickened with nuts, TARATOR—Turkish-style nut & garlic sauce, TOUM—garlic sauce