{"id":4181,"date":"2021-04-14T18:26:37","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T16:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/middle-eastern-cuisine-spices-recipes-food-wine-pairing\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T14:47:43","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T13:47:43","slug":"middle-eastern-cuisine-spices-recipes-food-wine-pairing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/en\/middle-eastern-cuisine-spices-recipes-food-wine-pairing\/","title":{"rendered":"Middle Eastern Cuisine, Spices and Shared Recipes \u2013 Food and Wine Pairing Suggestions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4181\" class=\"elementor elementor-4181 elementor-2918 elementor-bc-flex-widget\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31ee72d e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-body \" data-id=\"31ee72d\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"31ee72d\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"31ee72d\">\n    \t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"183c339\" class=\"e-heading-base e-default-h2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"183c339\">A cuisine claimed by many cultures and lands, united by shared recipes and the use of spices:<strong> an analysis of its various organoleptic components and our food and wine pairing suggestions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"acebf99\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"acebf99\">This week we return to <strong>food and wine pairing<\/strong>, turning our attention to a vast area, the <strong>Middle East<\/strong>, united by a shared repertoire of classic dishes and preparations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"de5f7bc\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"de5f7bc\">Missed our previous articles on food and wine pairing? Here they are:<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a6718e e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-list \" data-id=\"2a6718e\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"2a6718e\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"2a6718e\">\n    <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d4310f e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-li \" data-id=\"8d4310f\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"8d4310f\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"8d4310f\">\n    \t\t\t\n<hr class=\"wt-n-li-bar e-divider-base\" data-interaction-id=\"17016b2\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"17016b2\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"e639c59\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"e639c59\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/en\/greek-cuisine-mediterranean-aromatic-herbs-food-wine-pairing\/\"><u><strong>Greek cuisine<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34d23f1 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-li \" data-id=\"34d23f1\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"34d23f1\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"34d23f1\">\n    \t\t\t\n<hr class=\"wt-n-li-bar e-divider-base\" data-interaction-id=\"cfe55b6\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"cfe55b6\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"083bf6f\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"083bf6f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/en\/traditional-italian-dishes-wine-pairing-suggestions\/\"><u><strong>Traditional Italian cuisine<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26aa88b e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-li \" data-id=\"26aa88b\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"26aa88b\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"26aa88b\">\n    \t\t\t\n<hr class=\"wt-n-li-bar e-divider-base\" data-interaction-id=\"a1a469d\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"a1a469d\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"8b337d9\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"8b337d9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/en\/japanese-cuisine-dishes-ingredients-wine-pairing\/\"><u><strong>Japanese cuisine<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31da1c8 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-li \" data-id=\"31da1c8\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"31da1c8\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"31da1c8\">\n    \t\t\t\n<hr class=\"wt-n-li-bar e-divider-base\" data-interaction-id=\"7a775c3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7a775c3\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"64c664c\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"64c664c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/en\/tex-mex-cuisine-spicy-flavours-wine-pairing\/\"><u><strong>Tex-Mex cuisine<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"8ea6241\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"8ea6241\">Talking about the <strong>Middle East<\/strong> means embracing a very large geographical area, made up of all the countries and territories lying between <strong>Western Asia<\/strong> and <strong>North Africa<\/strong>. These are countries with different cultures and varied, often troubled histories, which nonetheless find common ground in their cuisine.<br>Today the cuisines and culinary traditions of these countries have firmly established their place in the <strong>restaurant<\/strong> and <strong>Horeca<\/strong> trade, not least in delivery and takeaway. Understanding this cuisine and what to pair with its dishes therefore matters not only to restaurant <strong>sommeliers<\/strong>, but also to <strong>wine shops<\/strong>, <strong>bottle shops<\/strong> and <strong>wine bars<\/strong> selling wine to take away, who can then give their customers better advice on how to make a Middle Eastern dinner perfect.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"a4d9373\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"a4d9373\">As always, we will start with some general thoughts on the style of the <strong>dishes<\/strong> and the most common <strong>ingredients <\/strong>in <strong>Middle Eastern cuisine<\/strong>, followed by examples of how to pair a few dishes with a wine from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/en\/producers\/\"><u><strong>Wine Terroir Selection<\/strong><\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a132aaf e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-figure \" data-id=\"a132aaf\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"a132aaf\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"a132aaf\">\n    \t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img wt-n-img\" data-interaction-id=\"6704dbf\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6704dbf\" id=\"2915\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-mediorientale-spezie-ricette-comuni-pr-1.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-mediorientale-spezie-ricette-comuni-pr-1.jpg 925w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-mediorientale-spezie-ricette-comuni-pr-1-271x300.jpg 271w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-mediorientale-spezie-ricette-comuni-pr-1-768x850.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-mediorientale-spezie-ricette-comuni-pr-1-600x664.jpg 600w\" alt=\"Cous Cous e Hummus, due preparazioni tipiche della cucina mediorientale, abbinamento cibo vino Wine Terroir Importazione Distribuzione Vino\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wt-n-caption e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"1dae0e6\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1dae0e6\">Couscous and hummus, two classic dishes of Middle Eastern cuisine<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"362da53\" class=\"wt-n-h e-heading-base e-default-h3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"362da53\">The style of Middle Eastern dining, between spices and shared dishes<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"ebbfc89\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"ebbfc89\">For all its regional diversity, Middle Eastern cuisine is united by the use of spices that appear across its various cultures under different names. Among these, a widely used blend is the one known as <strong>Ras El Hanout<\/strong> or <strong>Baharat<\/strong>, which can contain as many as <strong>30 different spices<\/strong> depending on the tradition. It is often used in <strong>couscous<\/strong>, but also in <strong>tagines<\/strong> (dishes named after the characteristic conical terracotta \u201cpot\u201d in which various stews are cooked).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"8ff1a18\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"8ff1a18\">Some dishes are found in every one of these countries, such as <strong>hummus<\/strong> (a chickpea pur\u00e9e made with tahini, a sesame seed paste) or <strong>falafel<\/strong> (fried chickpea or broad bean balls).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"4330ac9\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4330ac9\">Meat is one of the staple ingredients of these cuisines. Think stews reminiscent of our own, but here made with spices, often with tomato pur\u00e9e and very commonly with dried fruit or pulses: the <strong>tagines<\/strong> of Morocco, <strong>Khoresh Bademjan<\/strong> (a stew with fried aubergines) from the Persian tradition, and <strong>Lubia<\/strong> (a bean stew) found, for example, in Algeria, Libya and Lebanon. These dishes are always served with couscous or pilaf rice.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"42d4a09\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"42d4a09\">Which spices and herbs are used most in Middle Eastern cuisine? <strong>Cumin<\/strong> takes the lion's share, followed by <strong>coriander<\/strong>, both ground (from the seeds) and as fresh leaves (which look rather like parsley), <strong>turmeric<\/strong>, <strong>chilli<\/strong> and <strong>pepper<\/strong>. Alongside these we also find sweeter spices such as <strong>cinnamon<\/strong> and <strong>liquorice<\/strong>. <strong>Garlic<\/strong> is also widely used in many dishes.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"e3aff5b\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"e3aff5b\">Which wine should you pair with such rich and complex dishes?<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"ba25454\" class=\"wt-n-h e-heading-base e-default-h3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"ba25454\">Middle Eastern dishes and wine: pairing hummus and falafel with Champagne<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"0dfbcd8\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"0dfbcd8\">Let's begin with a category of dishes that is extremely well known and loved in Western and Italian culture too: starters, very simple dishes and recipes often found as street food, namely <strong>hummus<\/strong> and <strong>falafel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-493b359 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-figure \" data-id=\"493b359\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"493b359\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"493b359\">\n    \t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img wt-n-img\" data-interaction-id=\"a3be7db\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"a3be7db\" id=\"2916\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-mediorientale-spezie-ricette-comuni-pr-2-621x1024.jpg\" width=\"621\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-mediorientale-spezie-ricette-comuni-pr-2-621x1024.jpg 621w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-mediorientale-spezie-ricette-comuni-pr-2-182x300.jpg 182w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-mediorientale-spezie-ricette-comuni-pr-2-768x1266.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-mediorientale-spezie-ricette-comuni-pr-2-932x1536.jpg 932w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-mediorientale-spezie-ricette-comuni-pr-2-600x989.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-mediorientale-spezie-ricette-comuni-pr-2.jpg 1066w\" alt=\"Champagne Blanc de Blanc Premier Cru Brut Maison Patrick Boivin, Wine Terroir Importazione Distribuzione Vino\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wt-n-caption e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"4474311\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4474311\">Champagne Blanc de Blanc Premier Cru Brut, Maison Patrick Boivin<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"38fef74\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"38fef74\">To pair with the <strong>hummus<\/strong> and <strong>falafel<\/strong> of Middle Eastern cuisine we have chosen a sparkling wine: the <strong>Champagne Blanc de Blanc Premier Cru Brut<\/strong> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/en\/zona\/champagne\/\"><u><strong>Maison Patrick Boivin<\/strong><\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"768a0a0\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"768a0a0\">This sparkling wine comes from one of the most famous and renowned areas of Champagne, <strong>\u00c9pernay<\/strong>, and is made entirely from <strong>Chardonnay<\/strong>.  Although it is a non-vintage Champagne, the disgorgements currently on the market come exclusively from the 2014 harvest (vintage not declared) and have aged on the lees in the cellar for around <strong>48 months<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"4454dba\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4454dba\">We have opted for a single-varietal <strong>Chardonnay<\/strong> sparkling wine because these dishes are simple yet rich in fat. The bubbles and typical acidity of a sparkling wine are needed to counterbalance and cut through the fatty elements of these dishes: the <strong>tahini<\/strong> in the <strong>hummus<\/strong> and the frying in the case of <strong>falafel<\/strong>). The citrus notes that dominate the wine's profile pair perfectly with the lemon in the hummus, and lighten the weight on the palate of the pulses that form the basis of falafel.  <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-interaction-id=\"8c2f9b4\" class=\"wt-n-h e-heading-base e-default-h3\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"8c2f9b4\">Middle Eastern dishes and wine: pairing tagine with Pinot Noir<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"49790b5\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"49790b5\">One of the best-known dishes, which many will have enjoyed on trips to the Middle East (especially Morocco), is <strong>lamb tagine<\/strong> served with couscous.  <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"962eb26\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"962eb26\">The recipe is a lamb stew (in fact usually mutton, i.e. from an adult sheep) slow-cooked for many hours in the characteristic conical terracotta pot. Along with the meat and the spices already mentioned, the recipe also includes blanched toasted almonds, caramelised onions, prunes and dried apricots. Thanks to the long cooking, the meat becomes very tender and the prunes almost completely break down, forming a creamy sauce with the rest of the cooking juices. The result is a fusion of flavours: the \u201cexuberant\u201d taste of the lamb, the sweetness of the dried fruit and onions, the crunch of the almonds and the savoury, gently spicy character of the spices.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4695eb8 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div wt-n-figure \" data-id=\"4695eb8\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"4695eb8\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-id=\"4695eb8\">\n    \t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base e-default-img wt-n-img-small wt-n-img\" data-interaction-id=\"bc11978\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"bc11978\" id=\"2917\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-mediorientale-spezie-ricette-comuni-pr-3-532x1024.jpg\" width=\"532\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-mediorientale-spezie-ricette-comuni-pr-3-532x1024.jpg 532w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-mediorientale-spezie-ricette-comuni-pr-3-156x300.jpg 156w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-mediorientale-spezie-ricette-comuni-pr-3-600x1154.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cucina-mediorientale-spezie-ricette-comuni-pr-3.jpg 655w\" alt=\"Domaine Ninot Rully Premier Cru Marissou, Wine Terroir Importazione Distribuzione Vino\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wt-n-caption e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"a80e7af\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"a80e7af\">Domaine Ninot, Rully Premier Cru Marissou<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"a7d486b\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"a7d486b\">To pair with the <strong>lamb tagine<\/strong> of Middle Eastern cuisine, a decidedly rich and complex dish, we have chosen the red <strong>Rully Premier Cru Marissou<\/strong> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/en\/produttore\/domaine-ninot\/\"><u><strong>Domaine Ninot<\/strong><\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"5d90381\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5d90381\">The <strong>Premier Cru Marissou<\/strong> lieu-dit lies in the <strong>C\u00f4te Chalonnaise<\/strong>, north of the village of <strong>Rully<\/strong>. The appellation is planted mainly with Chardonnay, but part of it is also given over to <strong>Pinot Noir<\/strong>. Domaine Ninot's Rully Premier Cru Marissou is made solely from <strong>Pinot Noir<\/strong>, farmed organically and biodynamically (uncertified), and in the cellar undergoes spontaneous fermentation followed by ageing in 100% new French oak barriques.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"e1f03da\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"e1f03da\">The elegance that distinguishes <strong>Pinot Noir<\/strong> does not overpower the dish; instead, with its body and acidity, it accompanies the complexity of the recipe. In this southerly part of Burgundy, <strong>Pinot Noir<\/strong> shows aromas of red and dark fruit, characteristics also found in the dish thanks to the long cooking of the fruit. At the same time, the time spent in new oak brings pronounced aromas and sweet spice, spicy notes that are fully echoed in the <strong>tagine<\/strong> (cinnamon, toasty notes, liquorice, vanilla) and which create balance both on the nose and throughout the palate. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"31ccf83\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"31ccf83\">And you, dear restaurateur friends, how would you pair your Middle Eastern dishes with the wines of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/en\/producers\/\"><u><strong>Wine Terroir Selection<\/strong><\/u><\/a>? We would love to know, so please send us your pairings and photos: we will be delighted to share them!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<hr class=\"wt-n-sep e-divider-base\" data-interaction-id=\"2209062\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2209062\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wt-n-center e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"2bead77\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2bead77\"><strong>Wine Terroir Srls<\/strong> imports and distributes French and international wines exclusively for the <strong>Horeca<\/strong> trade in Italy.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wt-n-center e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"6817a5e\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6817a5e\">Discover <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/en\/services\/\"><u>our services<\/u><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wineterroir.it\/en\/catalogue\/\"><u>our catalogue<\/u><\/a>, or send us <a href=\"mailto:info@wineterroir.it\"><u>an email<\/u><\/a> for more information!<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A cuisine claimed by many cultures and lands, united by shared recipes and the use of spices: an analysis of its various components&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2914,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2657],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4181","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-abbinamenti"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - 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