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57 recipes tagged with middle-eastern.
A creamy Persian-inspired rice pudding infused with rose water, cardamom, and saffron, then topped with Greek yogurt, dates, pomegranate seeds, and…
8 pitas Excellent for sandwiches and scooping up dips and sauces—especially Hummus or Baba Ghanoush. You can substitute whole wheat flour for any portion…
6 servings Mujadara is a simple, frugal, and satisfying dish that is popular throughout the Levant, particularly as a Lenten staple for Orthodox…
4 servings Freekeh’s subtly smoky flavor is an excellent partner to the toasty browned Halloumi in this dish.
About 30 squares or diamonds Baklava is popular in Greece and throughout the Middle East. Layered with nuts and drenched in sugar syrup or honey, it is…
About 1 cup Tahini, or sesame seed paste, is a staple of Middle Eastern cooking. This dressing goes especially well with Falafel and chickpea salads.
4 servings For a more texturally interesting salad, slice some of the cucumbers and chop the rest. Include different kinds of tomatoes—chopped large…
A hearty salad featuring roasted cauliflower and chickpeas tossed with cucumber, feta, and a flavorful dressing. Serve over arugula if desired.
Crispy falafel made from soaked chickpeas, herbs, and spices. Can be fried or baked for a healthier option.
About 3 ½ cups For a smoky flavor, broil the eggplants or grill on an open flame until collapsed and blackened all over. After having a particularly fine…
About ⅓ cup Use baharat as a rub for meats and fish, or as an ingredient in pilafs, couscous, or other grain or lentil dishes.
4 servings For more on kebabs, please read about Skewer Cooking. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 1 hour.
About 1 cup This Syrian pepper spread is delicious as a dip or sandwich spread, but it may also be used as a sauce for grilled meats or fish. If you can…
A rich but light Persian lamb stew with saffron, cinnamon, honey, and apricots, served with steamed rice.
About ¼ cup This toasty, tart, and herbal Middle Eastern blend may be sprinkled on grilled flatbread, roasted vegetables, salads, kebabs, or hummus. For…
1 cup This dark, tangy syrup can be used as a base for a cooling spritzer—just add club soda, or sparkling water or wine. Brush it over meats and poultry…
About 4 cups This aromatic stuffing goes well with Cornish hens, partridge, or quail. Baked in a casserole, it also makes a good side dish with grilled…
4 servings The ground meat for these kebabs must be kneaded to develop the myosin, which will help bind it to the skewers. Wide, flat metal skewers are…
About one hundred 1-inch pieces Halvah was originally a generic Arabic term for “sweetmeat.” There are many types of halvah, but the one we know the best…
6 to 8 servings Tabbouleh is a popular Middle Eastern salad loaded with fresh herbs. While it is usually eaten as part of a mezze spread (see About Party…
4 servings This recipe is an accessible imitation of the original, in which spiced lamb or beef is layered on a vertical rotisserie, shaved off as it…
About 1 ¼ cups Dukkah is a condiment often served with bread in its native Egypt, but we love it on salads, roasted vegetables (especially winter squash)…
Lahmacun is a Turkish flatbread topped with spiced minced lamb and vegetables, baked until crisp and served with fresh herbs, lemon, and yogurt.
Figs are baked on puff pastry with cinnamon and ginger, then served with a clementine mint cream. A quick and elegant dessert.
A Lebanese-inspired dish combining spiced ground beef and chickpeas stuffed into pita pockets with fresh herbs, currants, and yogurt. It's a flavorful…
Lamb shanks are braised with apricots, raisins, and orange juice in an Instant Pot for a sweet and savory dish. Serve with the rich sauce.
A fragrant rice pilaf with toasted nuts, cardamom, and cumin. This versatile side dish is ready in 45 minutes and pairs well with many mains.
Lamb leg steaks are brushed with a tangy sumac, lemon, and garlic mixture, then grilled until golden and charred. Serve with a salad for a light meal or…
Shakshuka is a traditional Middle Eastern breakfast of eggs poached in a thick, richly spiced tomato sauce. It's a one-dish wonder that is quick to…
These falafel dippers are made with chickpeas, herbs, and spices, shaped into patties and coated with sesame seeds. Served with a creamy tahini yogurt…
Juicy beef kebabs with crunchy walnuts, oozing mozzarella, fresh herbs, and crispy tortilla wraps. Grilled and pan-fried for a delicious meal.
A warm salad featuring grilled aubergine rings tossed with red onion, cherry tomatoes, olives, and herbs, finished with pine nuts.
These sourdough pita pockets are made with whole grains for a moist, chewy texture and rich flavor. They puff up beautifully in a hot oven, perfect for…
Eggs are poached in a spiced tomato and bell pepper sauce, then served with pita bread. This North African shakshuka is a flavorful one-pan meal.
Kleicha are traditional Iraqi cookies filled with a sweet date paste and flavored with cardamom and cinnamon. They are often served for Eid al-Fitr but…
A refreshing Mallorcan trampó salad with a Middle Eastern twist, featuring tomatoes, green peppers, cucumber, and a dressing of pomegranate molasses…
A quick and flavorful prawn stew with tomatoes and spices, served over herbed vermicelli rice noodles. Ready in 30 minutes.
Lamb chops with allspice and oregano, served with creamy mashed potatoes, a tangy tarator sauce, and a fresh tomato and radish salad.
Soft and puffy sourdough pitta bread made with a wholemeal starter. Perfect for tearing and dipping.
A vibrant quinoa bowl with za'atar-spiced chickpeas, fresh cucumber-tomato salad, and creamy lemon-tahini dressing. Perfect for a light, flavorful meal.
A refreshing bulgur salad with sweet peaches, salty feta, and tangy pomegranate seeds, seasoned with za'atar. Perfect for a light summer meal.
A sophisticated dessert featuring preserved lemon cream, pistachio dukkah, cherry-rosewater sorbet, and ras el hanout caramel sauce. This unique…
A spicy tomato and pepper sauce with eggs gently poached in it. This shakshuka is a flavorful one-pan dish perfect for any meal.
Classic hummus made from dried chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. Smooth and creamy, perfect as a dip or spread.
Grilled chicken skewers marinated in harissa and honey, served over bulgur and chickpeas with fresh parsley.
Crispy zaatar-crusted halloumi served with lemony couscous tossed with chili, parsley, and capers. A quick and flavorful vegetarian meal ready in 15…
A hearty vegetable stew with chickpeas, inspired by Middle Eastern flavors. Served with lemon wedges and mixed salad.
A fragrant saffron chicken and rice dish with toasted nuts and a creamy tahini yogurt sauce. This Middle Eastern-inspired meal is ready in 40 minutes.
Roasted chicken thighs and drumsticks seasoned with sumac and thyme, served with a black olive gremolata and a fresh tomato salad. A flavorful and…
Beef fillet coated in a spiced paste, roasted until tender, and served with warm flatbreads, spinach raita, and a fresh onion-tomato salad. This Middle…
Grilled lamb skewers marinated in a spicy chili-garlic paste, served with a fresh bulgur wheat salad and yogurt. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
A quick and flavorful flatbread topped with spiced oil, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh mint, inspired by a breakfast from Beirut. Serve with lemon…
A quick hummus topped with spiced minced lamb, ready in 10 minutes. The creamy hummus is complemented by sweet, aromatic lamb with allspice, cumin, and…
Spiced chickpeas and chard are scrambled with eggs and served in warm tortillas with cucumber and yogurt. A quick, flavorful vegetarian dinner.
Quick and easy lamb kofta kebabs with mint yoghurt, perfect for a late-night meal. Serve in tortilla wraps with sliced red onions.
Quick and easy lamb kofta kebabs with mint yoghurt, perfect for a late-night meal. Serve in tortilla wraps with sliced red onions.
A butterflied whole chicken is dry-brined overnight, then roasted with a spiced butter of Aleppo pepper and za'atar. The result is crispy skin and juicy…
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