Chicken Shawarma
Chicken shawarma is a Middle Eastern dish packed with rich spices that makes a wonderful anchor for many meals, from pita sandwiches to a savory topping for rice.
Pumpkin Falafel
Falafel is the ultimate Middle Eastern street food. Pumpkin adds a light sweetness and keeps the patties moist while baking....
Quinoa Tabbouleh
We put a gluten-free twist on a classic Middle Eastern salad by using quinoa instead of bulgur. Our quinoa tabbouleh...
What Is Bulgur Wheat and How Do I Cook It?
Bulgur wheat brings a nutty flavor and chewy texture to grain bowls, salads and traditional Middle Eastern recipes. Here's how...
10 Middle Eastern Chefs and Food Writers You Need to Know
Middle Eastern chefs and food writers are responsible for many of the flavors and dishes we've come to know and...
Green Shakshuka
Silky sauteed greens with garlic and feta are the foundation for this green shakshuka, a reimagined version of the classic...
Herby Chicken with Apricots and Feta
Mix up your weeknight menu with a flavorful braised chicken dish with Middle Eastern flair. I love to serve it...
Falafel
This authentic falafel recipe uses dried beans that are simply soaked—never cooked—for balls that cling together while becoming crispy outside...
10 Middle Eastern Cookbook Titles We Recommend
This collection of cookbooks is your window into the beautiful world of Middle Eastern cooking. The list includes books with...
Lebanese Street Sandwiches
Arayes are grilled Lebanese-style pitas that are stuffed with a seasoned meat mixture. They're commonly found throughout the food stalls...
Fattoush Salad
This type of bread salad is very popular in the Middle East. It uses sumac, which is a distinctive spice...
9 Essential Middle Eastern Spices and Pantry Ingredients
Add these Middle Eastern spices and other pantry items to your kitchen so you'll be ready to whip up dishes...
How to Make Ma’amoul, a Date-Filled Cookie from the Middle East
Learn how to make ma'amoul, the beloved Middle Eastern butter cookie, made aromatic with flower waters and filled with dates.
Cumin-Spiced Lentil Burgers
I adapted my Turkish daughter-in-law’s traditional recipe for lentil logs—typically wrapped in a lettuce leaf and served with a lemon...
Malfouf
Malfouf, also known as Lebanese cabbage rolls, is a delicacy in the Middle East. Not only are cabbage rolls delicious,...
Rose Water Rice Pudding
This rice pudding is a popular Middle Eastern treat. Pomegranate seeds and chopped pistachios add a simple yet elegant touch...
Tabbouleh
Take a break from green leaf salads, and enjoy a bright, lively tabbouleh salad. This parsley-and-bulgur salad tastes great on...
Israeli Malabi with Pomegranate Syrup
This is a very famous, easy-to-make sweet milk pudding from Israel. For this recipe, I learned from a friend, you...
Feta-Stuffed Kibbeh with Harissa
There are countless versions of this delicious dish throughout the Middle East. This is our adaptation. You can substitute ground...
What Is Za’atar?
Spice things up with za'atar, a popular Middle Eastern spice blend that brings vibrant flavors to home cooking, from dips...
What Is Sumac and How Do I Cook with It?
Prized for the sharp citrusy flavor it brings to dishes, sumac has been used around the world for thousands of...
Hummus
Once you learn how to make hummus from scratch, you'll never want to go back to store-bought dip!
Syrian Green Beans with Fresh Herbs
This how my mom always made green beans. She got the recipe from a neighbor when we lived in Turkey....
Indian-Spiced Beefy Lettuce Wraps
Since I love the flavors of Indian food, I almost always have coconut milk, a jar of mango chutney and...
Cauliflower Tabbouleh
This cauliflower tabbouleh recipe is super easy and fast to make. I love that I can offer it to my...
Kulfi
Looking for a frozen dessert recipe that does not require an ice cream machine? Try kulfi, a sweet, thick Indian...
Shakshuka Breakfast Pizza
I turned traditional shakshuka into a fun morning pizza. Its sweet, spicy and crunchy ingredients make it perfect for morning,...
What Is Cardamom and How Should I Use It?
Here's everything you need to know about spicy-sweet cardamom, including how the flavor varies by the color of the seed,...
Pressure Cooker Chicken with Raisins and Capers
Capers, golden raisins and fresh basil give this dish a sweetly savory flavor. And what's even better than that? The...
Baklava Thumbprint Cookies
The topping on my sister-in-law's peach cobbler was so delicious that I asked for the recipe; then I decided to...
