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ALL RECIPES
Chocolate Orange Cake (Rich & Moist)
A cup of coffee along with a generous slice of an orange chocolate cake, and one’s worries tend to slip away.
Cucumber Yogurt Sauce (Tasty Traditional Way)
A cucumber yogurt sauce is a must as part of any mezze or barbecue! There is nothing like the freshness that yogurt brings to a
Fattoush Salad (Fresh, Crisp & Delicious)
A fattoush salad is sensational with almost any meal, some might think this to be an exaggeration, but not in my eyes!
Salt and Vinegar Wings (Baked & Crispy)
Chicken wings are a wonderful way to eat chicken with lots of different topping choices, and these salt and vinegar wings are no exception.
Pickled Cucumbers (Quick, Easy & Tasty)
There is nothing quite like pickled cucumbers to deliver sheer excitement of flavor to your mouth. Fermentation is life!
Chocolate Lazy Cake (No-Bake)
This Lazy Cake is definitely worth the not so extra effort to make!
MAIN INGREDIENTS
APPETIZERS & SNACKS
Salt and Vinegar Wings (Baked & Crispy)
Chicken wings are a wonderful way to eat chicken with lots of different topping choices, and these salt and vinegar wings are no exception.
Pickled Cucumbers (Quick, Easy & Tasty)
There is nothing quite like pickled cucumbers to deliver sheer excitement of flavor to your mouth. Fermentation is life!
Sfiha (Middle Eastern Cheese Pizza)
These mini “Arab Pizzas” are perfect for parties and gatherings!
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!
BREAKFAST
Tasty & Traditional Sourdough English Muffins
Sourdough English Muffins are one of the tastiest breakfast breads in my opinion, unique and delicious.
Eggs and Potatoes (Middle Eastern Style)
Eggs and potatoes cooked in a skillet make the most satisfying breakfast, in the style of a shakshuka.
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.
CHICKEN
Salt and Vinegar Wings (Baked & Crispy)
Chicken wings are a wonderful way to eat chicken with lots of different topping choices, and these salt and vinegar wings are no exception.
Unbelievably Tasty Lemon Garlic Chicken
Lemon garlic chicken is a very common marinade, and flavoring, in the Middle East. The most popular way of flavoring and cooking chicken.
Musakhan (Chicken and Sumac Onions)
Musakhan is the national dish of Palestine, and it is as tasty as it is unique.
Chicken Pomodoro (Good Hearty Food)
Nothing like a good chicken pomodoro to remind you of how well the Italians like to eat.
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!
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
Chocolate Orange Cake (Rich & Moist)
A cup of coffee along with a generous slice of an orange chocolate cake, and one’s worries tend to slip away.
Chocolate Lazy Cake (No-Bake)
This Lazy Cake is definitely worth the not so extra effort to make!
A Delicious Guide to Lebanese Desserts
These Lebanese desserts are shared in all the Arab countries of the Levant.
Delicious and Easy Strawberry Coulis
When you are in the mood to jazz up your dessert, just add a strawberry coulis and your dessert will immediately go from the ordinary to the extraordinary.
Qatayef (Traditional Sweet Stuffed Pancakes)
Qatayef is definitely one of the loveliest desserts from the Middle East. The recipe is a bit fiddly, but definitely worth making at home.
Halva/Halawa (Both Spell Dessert)
No matter if you call it halva or hallawa you are talking about a delicious sesame dessert.
MEZZE
Cucumber Yogurt Sauce (Tasty Traditional Way)
A cucumber yogurt sauce is a must as part of any mezze or barbecue! There is nothing like the freshness that yogurt brings to a
Pickled Cucumbers (Quick, Easy & Tasty)
There is nothing quite like pickled cucumbers to deliver sheer excitement of flavor to your mouth. Fermentation is life!
Sfiha (Middle Eastern Cheese Pizza)
These mini “Arab Pizzas” are perfect for parties and gatherings!
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.
SALADS
Fattoush Salad (Fresh, Crisp & Delicious)
A fattoush salad is sensational with almost any meal, some might think this to be an exaggeration, but not in my eyes!
Jerusalem Salad (A 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.
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.
MEAT
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.
Middle Eastern Style Lamb Breast
The lamb breast is one of the lesser known cuts of lamb, but can be one of tastiest.
Dolmades (Stuffed Grape Leaves) Recipe
This has to be one of my very favorite meals in the world, dolmades is of course the Greek name most people know.
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.
SIDE DISHES
Sumac Sautéed 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.
Sfiha (Middle Eastern Cheese Pizza)
These mini “Arab Pizzas” are perfect for parties and gatherings!
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.
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.
VEGETARIAN
Mujadara (Lentils, Rice & Crispy Onions)
Mujadara is a delicious warming dish of lentils, rice and crispy onions popular in the Middle East.
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.
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
Tasty & Traditional Sourdough English Muffins
Sourdough English Muffins are one of the tastiest breakfast breads in my opinion, unique and delicious.
Sfiha (Middle Eastern Cheese Pizza)
These mini “Arab Pizzas” are perfect for parties and gatherings!
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.
Sourdough Pizza Crust
Pizza crust is always such a wonderful tasting food, but wait until you try sourdough pizza crust.
SOUPS
Red Lentil Soup (Warm & Hearty)
The simplicity and amazing taste of this red lentil soup recipe makes all the difference when making this dish.
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.
VEGETABLES
Sumac Sautéed 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.
