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    Middle Eastern

    Explore our Middle Eastern recipes to find dishes from Lebanon, Israel, Egypt and more.

    Fattoush Salad

    Fattoush salad is very popular in the Middle East. It uses sumac, which is a unique spice that adds an acidic flavor to dishes, as lemon juice does. —Stephanie Khio, Bloomingdale, Illinois

    9 Essential Middle Eastern Spices and Pantry Ingredients

    Add these Middle Eastern spices and other pantry items to your kitchen so you'll be...

    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...

    Cumin-Spiced Lentil Burgers

    My lovely Turkish daughter-in-law has shared many recipes with our family. I transformed her original...

    Malfouf

    Malfouf, also known as Lebanese cabbage rolls, is a delicacy in the Middle East. Not...

    Rose Water Rice Pudding

    Rose water rice pudding is a popular Middle Eastern treat. Pomegranate seeds and chopped pistachios...

    Tabouleh

    Tabouleh, also known as tabbouleh, is a classic Middle Eastern salad. The fresh veggies and...

    Israeli Malabi with Pomegranate Syrup

    Malabi is a very famous, easy sweet milk pudding from Israel. For this recipe I...

    What is Za’atar and How to Use It in Your Cooking

    Seen za'atar on the shelves of your local grocer or in a Middle Eastern recipe...

    What Is Sumac? Learn More About This Mediterranean Spice

    Prized for the sharp citrusy flavor it brings to dishes, sumac has been used around...

    Best Hummus

    Hummus is my go-to appetizer when I need something quick, easy and impressive. Over the...

    Syrian Green Beans with Fresh Herbs

    This is how my mom always made green beans. She got the recipe from a...

    Indian-Spiced Beefy Lettuce Wraps

    Since I love Indian flavors, I almost always have coconut milk, a jar of mango...

    How to Make Hummus, Step by Step

    Once you learn how to make hummus from scratch, you'll never want to go back...

    Cauliflower Tabbouleh

    This cauliflower tabbouleh recipe is super easy and fast to make. I love that I...

    Shakshuka Breakfast Pizza

    I turned traditional shakshuka into a fun brunch pizza. Its sweet, spicy and crunchy ingredients...

    Pressure Cooker Chicken with Raisins and Capers

    Capers, golden raisins and fresh basil give this dish a sweetly savory flavor. And what's...

    Baklava Thumbprint Cookies

    The topping on my sister-in-law's peach cobbler was so delicious that I asked for the...

    Pear and Pomegranate Lamb Tagine

    Pomegranate, pear and orange go together elegantly that I decided to use them to prepare...

    Slow-Simmered Chicken with Raisins, Capers and Basil

    Capers, golden raisins and fresh basil give this dish a sweetly savory flavor. And what's...

    Moroccan Flatbreads

    My family loves these tacos with Middle Eastern seasoning lots of vegetables. Ground turkey or...

    Cranberry Couscous

    Although it looks like a grain, couscous is actually a type of pasta. The couscous...

    Walnut Baklava

    Josie Bochek of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin sent the recipe for this traditional sweet and nutty...