Fattoush Salad
This type of bread salad is very popular in the Middle East. It uses sumac, which is a distinctive spice that adds an acidic flavor to dishes, as does lemon juice. —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 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...
Tabbouleh
Take a break from green leaf salads, and enjoy a bright, lively tabbouleh salad. This parsley-and-bulgur salad tastes great on...
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...
Hummus
Once you learn how to make hummus from scratch, you'll never want to go back to store-bought dip!
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...
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...
Suya
Spice up your party platters with beef suya, a beloved West African street food. These skewers of perfectly grilled thin...
Shakshuka Breakfast Pizza
I turned traditional shakshuka into a fun morning 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 Chickpea Tagine
While traveling through Morocco, my wife and I fell in love with the complex flavors of the many tagines we...
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...
Moroccan Chicken Tagine Pockets
I enjoy shredded chicken dishes, pita sandwiches and Moroccan seasonings. The addition of the carrot salad laced pomegranate seeds and...
Baklava Thumbprint Cookies
These baklava thumbprint cookies have a honey-walnut filling that infuses them with all the best flavors of the famous Greek...
Moroccan Chickpea Stew
For a 30-minute-meal that's warm and vibrant, try this hearty Moroccan chickpea stew. It's packed with squash, veggies and warm...
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...
Slow-Cooker Chickpea Tagine
Don't have a ceramic tagine? No problem! This slow-cooker chickpea tagine recipe delivers the vibrant, aromatic flavors of North African...
Slow-Simmered Chicken with Raisins, Capers and Basil
Capers, golden raisins and fresh basil give this dish a sweetly savory flavor. And what's better than that? The kids...
Moroccan Pizza
Sweet dried fruit, warm spices and a shower of fresh mint give this Moroccan pizza its bold character.