This custard, known as Mahalabia, is a rose water & orange blossom flavored milk custard, topped with a variety of nuts and simple syrup.

A comforting Lebanese casserole of kafta with potatoes, onion and tomatoes baked with tomato sauce and served over white rice.

This flavorful and warming Afghan-inspired split pea dal is made with creamy yellow split peas simmered in ginger and toasty spices.

Light and intense Arabic Sahlab Ice Cream. Smooth and creamy. No churn. No cream, no eggs, just pure Middle Eastern flavors.

Lebanese Rice with Vermicelli is a staple dish in Middle Eastern cuisine. A simple recipe using very few ingredients, is a great side dish.

Homemade pitas with feta marinated in olive oil and chive blossoms, recipes inspired by the famed London restaurant The Palomar.

This dish is a wonderful blend of lentils and warm spices that simmer together for a soup that’s high in fiber and protein.

Iraqi Halawa made from rice flour

Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma – Take a trip to the Middle East, without leaving home, with this delicious sheet pan meal.

A bowl of flavourful and tender, juicy slow cooker Moroccan lamb stew served over a bowl of couscous is the ultimate comfort food.

Spicy red bean dip with za’atar. Perfect for dipping your fresh bread, pita or crudites.

This Chopped Salad with Sesame Dressing is full of flavor and crunch with cucumber, tomato, onion & herbs in a creamy tahini dressing!

Damla Sakızlı Fırın Sütlaç (Turkish bake Rice Pudding with mastic gum).

Easy Baklava – instructions with pictures on how to make this tasty Mediterranean dessert.

This quick and easy hummus is as authentic as can be and only takes 15 minutes. Silky & smooth, it makes the perfect healthy snack.

A touch of cinnamon sets this rice recipe apart from any other you’ve tried! A simple weeknight meal for the days you don’t want to cook.

Shubak el-Habayeb is an Iraqi sesame topped flatbread flavoured with rose and ornage blossom waters, cardamom and mahaleb.

This Lebanese Okra Stew marries the distinct flavor of okra with a zesty tomato sauce & tender chunks of beef, so hearty and delicious!

Whole30 Moroccan Sweet Potato Salad – Easy, paleo friendly and SO creamy no one will believe it’s dairy/grain/gluten free. Vegan option too!

This Orange, Honey, & Tahini Cake is made with only whole wheat flour, and has minimal oil and sugars added.

Fluffy rice with chewy noodles makes a full flavor dish.

Gaimar is a Middle Eastern clotted cream. Spread on pita and drizzled with date syrup, it makes the perfect breakfast.