Middle Eastern/African

Kaak (Cookies with a Sesame-Anise Glaze) and Sumac

Hertzoggies (South African Jam and Coconut Tartlets)

Peynirli Poğaça (Turkish Cheese Buns)

Yazdi Cupcakes and Cooking in Iran

Mkatra Foutra (Sesame Coconut Flatbreads) and The Island Kitchen Cookbook Review

Balaleet (Emirati Sweet Vermicelli and Egg Omelet)

Chin Chin (Fried Dough Snacks) and Flavors of Africa Review

Badem Ezmesi (Bebek Almond Truffles) and Anatolia Cookbook Review

Luqamaat (Fried Dumplings with Date Syrup) and Table Tales Cookbook Review

Ayib (Homemade Fresh Cheese) and Ethiopia Cookbook Review