What Is a Black Lime and How Do You Make It?
Tangy, intense and versatile, black limes are a secret ingredient to Middle Eastern cuisine that is making a splash right now.
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
Green veggies bring the nutrition, and eggs and feta pile on the protein. My secret is to stir up this...
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...
Air-Fryer Falafel
Falafel are a popular street food in the Middle East. The crispy fried chickpea fritters are crunchy on the outside,...
Falafel
Falafel is a common street food in the Middle East. This falafel recipe is gluten-free, crunchy on the outside, tender...
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...
Festive Pumpkin Falafel
My pumpkin falafels are a healthy twist on the classic. Pumpkin adds a light sweetness to the vegan falafel while...
Lebanese Street Sandwiches
Arayes are grilled Lebanese-style sandwiches that are stuffed with a seasoned meat mixture. They're commonly found throughout the food stalls...
What Is Tabouli and How Do I Make It?
What is tabouli, you ask? This easy-to-make grain salad is about to earn a permanent place in your recipe rolodex.
Fattoush Salad
Fattoush salad is very popular in the Middle East. It uses sumac, which is a unique spice that adds an...
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...
Cumin-Spiced Lentil Burgers
My lovely Turkish daughter-in-law has shared many recipes with our family. I transformed her original lentil log recipe (a traditional...
Rose Water Rice Pudding
Rose water rice pudding is a popular Middle Eastern treat. Pomegranate seeds and chopped pistachios add a simple yet elegant...
Tabouleh
Tabouleh, also known as tabbouleh, is a classic Middle Eastern salad. The fresh veggies and mint leaves make it light...
Feta-Stuffed Kibbeh with Harissa
There are countless versions of kibbeh recipes throughout the Middle East. This is our adaptation of this delicious dish. You...
What Is Sumac? Learn More About This Mediterranean Spice
Prized for the sharp citrusy flavor it brings to dishes, sumac has been used around the world for thousands of...
Best Hummus
Hummus is my go-to appetizer when I need something quick, easy and impressive. Over the years I've picked up a...
Syrian Green Beans with Fresh Herbs
This is how my mom always made green beans. She got the recipe from a neighbor when we lived in...
How to Make Hummus, Step by Step
Once you learn how to make hummus from scratch, you'll never want to go back to store-bought dip!
Cauliflower Tabbouleh
This cauliflower tabbouleh recipe is super easy and fast to make. I love that I can offer it to my...
Shakshuka Breakfast Pizza
I turned traditional shakshuka into a fun brunch pizza. Its sweet, spicy and crunchy ingredients make it perfect for morning,...
Spicy Peruvian Potato Soup
This robust Peruvian soup (known there as locro de papa) has the comfort of potatoes and the warming spiciness of...
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...
Pear and Pomegranate Lamb Tagine
Pomegranate, pear and orange go together so well that I decided to use them to prepare a Middle Eastern-themed tagine...
Baklava Tartlets
Want a quick treat that's delicious and easy to make? These tartlets will do the trick. You can serve them...
Double Nut Baklava
It may take some time to make this rich, buttery treat, but it's well worth the effort! The blend of...
Baklava Cheesecake
With sugared cranberries and rosemary sprigs, my unique baklava cheesecake makes a grand display for office parties and other special...
Buttery Rhubarb Baklava
I like to take treats to my co-workers at the nursery/gift shop where I work. When rhubarb season arrives, I...
Honey Nut & Cream Cheese Baklava
I love serving impressive desserts that look like you spent hours in the kitchen when, in reality, they're really easy...
