Harissa
Unlike other hot sauces, harissa isn't only about the heat! This Mediterranean-style condiment has several layers of flavors—hot, sweet, spicy, tangy, smoky—that enhance whatever you use it on. Top chicken, beef, fish, vegetables, meat, hummus, bread and more with this amazing condiment. —Nikki Haddad, Germantown, Maryland
Easy Quinoa Tabbouleh
Tabouli is a super fresh, mostly parsley salad with finely cracked wheat, juicy tomatoes, onion, fresh lemon juice, good quality...
Mother’s Day Ham
After one bite, my husband informed me this slow-cooker ham was the best I've ever made. I invented it because...
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...
Green Shakshuka
This breakfast recipe is packed with healthy green vegetables as well as eggs and feta cheese for protein to start...
Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Sliders
This recipe is great for both fast and easy weeknight dinners and for entertaining! Ras el hanout is a mixture...
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
Falafel is a common street food in the Middle East. They are gluten free, crunchy on the outside, tender on...
Sheet-Pan Chicken Curry Dinner
This sheet-pan chicken curry is a quick way to get a meal on the table without fuss. Everyone loves it,...
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...
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.
How to Use Kamut, an Ancient Whole Grain
This ancient grain has more protein than conventional wheat and is reportedly easier to digest. Here's the inside story on...
Moroccan Apricot Chicken
Chili sauce, apricots and Moroccan seasoning create an incredible sauce for slow-cooked chicken thighs. Traditional Moroccan apricot chicken typically includes...
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...
Tabouleh
Tabouleh, also known as tabbouleh, is a classic Middle Eastern salad. The fresh veggies and mint leaves make it light...
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...
Best Hummus
Hummus is my go-to appetizer when I need something quick, easy and impressive. Over the years I've picked up a...
Slow-Cooker Chicken Tagine with Pumpkin
I first discovered tagines—Moroccan stews—when my oldest son was a baby, and I've loved them ever since. I used a...
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...
Moroccan Lamb Lettuce Wraps
I am a huge fan of both Moroccan lamb and lettuce wraps. This combination—with the creamy dressing and crunchy cucumber—makes...
