Mujadara – fluffy basmati rice and lentils topped with caramelized onions.

While living in New York City we became huge fans of Sweet Melissa cafe located in Carol Gardens, Brooklyn. Here is one of its yum dessert.

A refreshing light vegan dried fruit and nut dessert salad scented with rose water and orange blossom water

Toasted Bulghur Salad with Spring Vegetables and Lemon Tahini Dressing

Tender Moroccan Lamb Peices braised with Ras El Hanout, Rose Harissa and dates for sweetness

Baba Ghanoush

A Middle Eastern puff pastry dessert filled with sweet semolina drizzled with orange blossom scented syrup

This Middle Eastern Spicy Ground Beef has Baharat Seasoning, Mint, and Cilantro and is served over couscous.

Israeli-Style Fish Cakes – tasty bite-sized seasoned fish cakes with tahini dipping sauce.

Try this unique twist on a classic at your next cook out. Don’t forget the ice cold beer.

Perfect snack bread with loads of Middle Eastern za’atar on top.

Did you know that England’s patron saint was an Arab? These are some of the foods he might have eaten. (For Honest Cooking)

Fasoulia- Middle-Eastern spiced kidney beans- is perfect paired with a fried egg for a delicious and healthy breakfast.

Mirza Ghasemi – Delicious Vegetarian Persian Appetizer

My first Bastirma! Try this Egyptian and Middle Eastern homemade cured meat, no special preservative ingredients required.

Falafel with Spicy Yogurt Sauce

Baklava with Nutella Glaze~ Layers of flaky phyllo dough with loads of nutty flavor. Easier than you might think.

Muhammara – a Middle Eastern capsicum and walnut dip!

A hearty and filling salad made from chickpeas, feta cheese and parsley.

Sfeeha- Little Middle Eastern Lamb Pizzas – Deliciously and more-ish!

A falafel pie is an easier, healthier way to enjoy falafel flavors at home.

Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner! Shakshuka, a tomato, egg and pepper stew.