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ALL RECIPES
Tabouli Salad (The Lebanese Way)
Tabouli salad is definitely a staple of the Levantian kitchen, made slightly differently from country to country.
Chicken Samosa – Spicy, Crispy & Delicious
Arab people tend to be big fans of Indian food, not so different from most people around the world.
Booza Ice Cream (Lebanese Style)
Booza is the predecessor to modern ice cream the way we are familiar with it today.
Shish Kabob – The Ancient Art of Grilling
Popular right across the Mediterranean, this shish kabob recipe is the traditional preparation with a marinade for this timeless meal.
Easy Basbousa Recipe (Semolina Cake)
Basbousa is dessert made from coarse semolina, and means small kiss in Arabic.
Pita Bread (Time-Honored & Tasty)
This homemade pita bread is simple to make and better than anything you can buy in the store.
MAIN INGREDIENTS
APPETIZERS & SNACKS
Hummus (The Traditional Tasty Way)
There is nothing as good or satisfying as homemade hummus, served at your very own kitchen table.
Falafel (The Crispy Traditional Way)
One of the incredible street foods of the Middle Eastern world, this falafel recipe is the authentic one to try.
My Simple Baba Ganoush Recipe
You can’t beat a delicious, nourishing Baba Ganoush in your mezze!
Crispy Deep-Fried Breaded Mushrooms
Breaded mushrooms can be delicious – crunchy on the outside, with a lovely mushroom on the inside.
Spinach Fatayer (Lebanese Spinach Pie)
This humble spinach pie from the Middle East is anything but ordinary.
Sfiha (Middle Eastern Cheese Pizza)
These mini “Arab Pizzas” are perfect for parties and gatherings!
BREAKFAST
Foul Mudammas (Egyptian Fava Beans)
Foul Mudammas is a stew of cooked fava beans normally enjoyed at breakfast.
Traditional Shakshuka Recipe (Quick & Easy)
Shakshuka, the one pan breakfast that is easy to make and tastes delicious!
Homemade Chicken Breakfast Sausage Recipe
Looking for a healthy and tastier alternative to traditional sausage on your breakfast?
Homemade Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
I will never forget the smell of my mother making us sourdough cinnamon rolls when I was a kid.
Sourdough English Muffins
Sourdough English Muffins are one of the tastiest breakfast breads in my opinion, unique and delicious.
Almond Flour Biscuits (Gluten Free)
Almond flour biscuits are a really good option for a gluten free diet.
CHICKEN
Chicken Samosa – Spicy, Crispy & Delicious
Arab people tend to be big fans of Indian food, not so different from most people around the world.
Easy Chicken Shawarma (Succulent & Tender)
What comes to my mind when I think of chicken shawarma is one of the finest shawarma sandwiches ever made!
Homemade Chicken Breakfast Sausage Recipe
Looking for a healthy and tastier alternative to traditional sausage on your breakfast?
Shish Tawook (Middle Eastern Chicken Skewers)
Only a few dishes come to mind when you think about Arab grilled meats, and shish tawook is a favorite.
Melt in Your Mouth Chicken
Sometimes you want something special to eat, like this melt in your mouth chicken recipe.
BASICS
Lebanese Garlic Sauce (Traditional Toum)
When you make Lebanese garlic sauce, you will be making one of the most popular recipes in the Middle East.
Candied Lemon Slices (Simple & Quick)
One of the things that can make all the difference on a dessert is a garnish like candied lemon slices.
SWEETS
Booza Ice Cream (Lebanese Style)
Booza is the predecessor to modern ice cream the way we are familiar with it today.
Easy Basbousa Recipe (Semolina Cake)
Basbousa is dessert made from coarse semolina, and means small kiss in Arabic.
Sahlab (Middle Eastern Milk Pudding)
Sahlab is the name of a lovely and comforting warm creamy winter drink in the Middle East.
Egg Pudding with Caramel Sauce & Bananas
An egg pudding that will remind you of a delicious creme caramel with its depth of richness and flavor.
Melt in Your Mouth Cinnamon Cookies
This beautiful shortbread dessert in the form of lovely cinnamon cookies will leave you asking for more.
Baklava (Baklawa) Delicious Phyllo Dessert
Baklawa (Baklava) is a wonderful dessert that when made well will just melt in your mouth.
MEZZE
Tabouli Salad (The Lebanese Way)
Tabouli salad is definitely a staple of the Levantian kitchen, made slightly differently from country to country.
Chicken Samosa – Spicy, Crispy & Delicious
Arab people tend to be big fans of Indian food, not so different from most people around the world.
Tahini Sauce (Creamy, Tasty & Traditional)
Known in the Arab world as tahinia, tahini sauce is a huge staple, added to many types of sandwiches in the region.
Foul Mudammas (Egyptian Fava Beans)
Foul Mudammas is a stew of cooked fava beans normally enjoyed at breakfast.
Hummus (The Traditional Tasty Way)
There is nothing as good or satisfying as homemade hummus, served at your very own kitchen table.
Falafel (The Crispy Traditional Way)
One of the incredible street foods of the Middle Eastern world, this falafel recipe is the authentic one to try.
SALADS
Tabouli Salad (The Lebanese Way)
Tabouli salad is definitely a staple of the Levantian kitchen, made slightly differently from country to country.
Tomato Salad With a Lovely Twist
Pomegranate molasses gives this salad a refreshing and unique flavor!
Festive Christmas Salad With Cranberries
No Christmas is complete without some kind of festive Christmas salad, and this is a good one.
Cabbage Salad (Middle Eastern Style)
Cabbage salad is a favorite in my house! Just like its name implies, this is a salad using raw cabbage as one the main ingredients.
Jerusalem Salad (Refreshingly Simple Salad)
Jerusalem is a city that has been around for a long, long time, and I’m going to wager Jerusalem Salad has been around even longer.
Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint
There is nothing like watermelon feta salad to let you know summer is finally here.
MEAT
Shish Kabob – The Ancient Art of Grilling
Popular right across the Mediterranean, this shish kabob recipe is the traditional preparation with a marinade for this timeless meal.
Maqluba (Upside Down Lamb & Rice)
Out of all of the many recipes I make, I love Maqluba the most for its simplicity and flavor.
Mansaf (National Dish of Jordan)
Mansaf is definitely a unique dish in so many ways, from its ingredients to the way it tastes.
Kafta (Lebanese Grilled Beef Kebabs)
These Lebanese grilled beef kebabs are perfect for entertaining all year round.
Kibbeh Nayeh (Raw Seasoned Ground Lamb)
Kibbeh Nayeh, most often known as a Lebanese dish, is one of those foods that’s like Marmite, you either love it or hate it.
Shish Barak (Lamb Dumplings in Yogurt Sauce)
Shish Barak consists of meat dumplings cooked in a yogurt stew. A comfort food for many in the Middle East, it is very similar to tortellini in shape and size.
SIDE DISHES
Tahini Sauce (Creamy, Tasty & Traditional)
Known in the Arab world as tahinia, tahini sauce is a huge staple, added to many types of sandwiches in the region.
Festive Sourdough Cranberry Stuffing Recipe
Cranberry stuffing is by far my favorite kind of stuffing at Thanksgiving, and a must for my table.
Sfiha (Middle Eastern Cheese Pizza)
These mini “Arab Pizzas” are perfect for parties and gatherings!
Cabbage Salad (Middle Eastern Style)
Cabbage salad is a favorite in my house! Just like its name implies, this is a salad using raw cabbage as one the main ingredients.
Sumac Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions
Sauteed mushrooms and onions are a wonderful combination that are a wonderful addition to so many foods.
Cornbread Muffins (Simple & Homemade)
I remember as a child how delighted I’d be when my mother made us cornbread muffins.
VEGETARIAN
Traditional Shakshuka Recipe (Quick & Easy)
Shakshuka, the one pan breakfast that is easy to make and tastes delicious!
Hummus (The Traditional Tasty Way)
There is nothing as good or satisfying as homemade hummus, served at your very own kitchen table.
Falafel (The Crispy Traditional Way)
One of the incredible street foods of the Middle Eastern world, this falafel recipe is the authentic one to try.
Mushroom Wellington with Kale and Cranberries
With all the splendor, and show-stopping appearance of a special occasion dish, a Mushroom Wellington will always deliver.
Spinach Fatayer (Lebanese Spinach Pie)
This humble spinach pie from the Middle East is anything but ordinary.
Koshari (Egypt’s National Dish)
When you first look at the Koshari recipe, it appears to be a hodgepodge of different ingredients.
FISH
Poor Man’s Lobster (Buttery Whitefish)
Historically lobster is an expensive seafood, so alternatives are welcome, like this Poor Man’s Lobster.
Garlic Roasted Lemon Salmon
One of my favorite fish is salmon, raw or cooked in fact, and this lemon salmon recipe is amazing.
Dynamite Shrimp (PF Chang’s Inspired)
Dynamite shrimp, made with a crunchy batter, and smothered in creamy spiciness and a bold flavor.
Spicy Summer BBQ Shrimp Recipe
This BBQ shrimp recipe is great for one of those beautiful days when a barbecue is a must.
Fish with Tahini Sauce
A wonderful twist on baking fish, that will definitely get people talking!
BREAD
Pita Bread (Time-Honored & Tasty)
This homemade pita bread is simple to make and better than anything you can buy in the store.
The Original Kaak of the Middle East
An easy to follow Kaak recipe. Fluffy on the inside, crunchy on the outside, smothered in roasted sesame seeds. What’s not to like?
Spinach Fatayer (Lebanese Spinach Pie)
This humble spinach pie from the Middle East is anything but ordinary.
Sfiha (Middle Eastern Cheese Pizza)
These mini “Arab Pizzas” are perfect for parties and gatherings!
Sourdough Pizza Crust
Pizza crust is always such a wonderful tasting food, but wait until you try sourdough pizza crust.
Simple Semolina Bread (Crunchy & Wholesome)
Sometimes it is nice to have a different kind bread, and that is where semolina bread is a great alternative.
SOUPS
Roasted Garlic Soup with Coconut Milk
This garlic soup is one that everyone has to eat. 100 cloves of garlic can pack a powerful punch!
Molokhia Stew (Egyptian Jute Soup)
Molokhia is a deep green leafy vegetable that is used to make this delicious stew.
Harira Soup (Spiced Moroccan Soup)
Harira soup is a wonderful combination of meat, broth, vegetables, and spices with a tomato base.
Spiced Cauliflower Soup
The oven roasted cauliflower combined with spices and yogurt delivers a refreshingly spicy taste to the mouth that revels in the intricacy of the flavors of the dish.
Freekeh Soup
An ancient superfood that has been a staple part of the diet in the Middle East for centuries. Freekeh is a perfect alternative to quinoa.
VEGETABLES
Sumac Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions
Sauteed mushrooms and onions are a wonderful combination that are a wonderful addition to so many foods.
Homemade Spicy Cayenne Pepper Sauce
This homemade spicy cayenne pepper sauce rivals any store bought pepper hot sauce you can find on the market.
Fried Okra
A Middle Eastern take on fried okra. This tender and crunchy side dish will spice up any meal!
Hello! I’m Chef Tariq.
