Why not think out of the box this Thanksgiving with Persian Jeweled Rice.

Once you know how easy it is to make Tabbouleh Salad, you’ll never waste money on the boxed kind again!

Pile these Arabic Chicken Shawarma pieces into a warm pita and dig in!

Baba ghanoush (Vegetarian Eggplant Dip)

Hearty Middle Eastern vegan stew with charred eggplant, roasted tomatoes and chickpeas.

Spaghetti Squash Pastitsio with Greek Yogurt Bechamel is a lighter, lower carb, gluten free take on this traditional dish.

Basbousa. An Eastern Coconut and Semolina Cake Soaked in Rose Water Syrup.

Hazelnut and mackerel dip. A delicious mezze dish from ‘Modern Mezze’ di Anissa Helou.

Lebanese Lentil-Spinach Soup with cumin and lemon. A Lebanese classic that’s easy to make at home.

Smooth, silky baked custard with fragrant rose and saffron flavors.

Lamb with Pomegranate, Mint and Broad Beans on a Bed of Couscous

Rosewater, Cardamon and Pistachio Bundt Cake – a show-stopping cake with lovely Middle Eastern flavors

Cure the winter blues w/ this Mediterranean toasted quinoa salad w/ Chickpeas, roasted red peppers, crunchy cucumbers & fresh herbs.

A flavorful Middle Eastern dessert pudding made with milk, cornstarch and orange blossom water. Easy to make!

Saffron Chicken with Herb Salad from Ottolenghi’s and Tamimi’s Jerusalem

Künefe- Turkish Cheese Pastry

Unbearably addictive granola with coconut, fennel seeds, cranberry and cardamon.

Limonana (Middle Eastern Frozen Mint Lemonade)…pretty much the most refreshing beverage ever.

Edamame falafel with red bean hummus and kimchi tabbouleh for an Asian twist on Middle Eastern (vegetarian).

A semolina pudding topped with orange blossom scented cream and fresh fruit, drizzled with syrup

Za’atar lavash crackers paired with tahini beetroot dip make not just a tasty snack but also one that is super addictive.

Honeycomb Buns with Caramel Apple filling – Supersoft buns stuffed with spiced caramel apples