What Events Were Taking Place in the 16^th and 17^th

What events were taking place in the 16^th and 17^th centuries that helped shape the Middle Eastern cuisine we know today?

A) The invention of pots and pans
B) Trade with the New World supplying tomatoes, chili peppers, squash and potatoes for the first time
C) Return of the spice route from Asia
D) First Middle Eastern cookbooks are published.