How to make Hawaij Spice Blend. Hawaij, also spelled hawayej (pronounced ha-why-adge) is a blend of spices from Yemen.

Smoky eggplant dip with tahini and garlic, paired with za’atar pita chips—your new favorite appetizer.

Smoky, tangy and rich with pomegranate molasses and walnuts, this bold Roasted Red Pepper Dip is a mezze worth making on repeat.

This Persian Tomato & Cucumber Salad is a wonderful seasonal side but can also be made year-round using Campari tomatoes. Great!

This Whipped Feta Dip with Za’atar & Honey has a beautiful presentation & is simple to prepare.

Avocado brownies with pistachio kataifi + ganache. Inspired by viral Dubai chocolate and made with wholesome ingredients!

Add a little zang to your wraps and salads with these beautiful pink pickled turnips.

This easy baba ganoush recipe gets its smoky flavor from grilling the eggplants. A healthy dip loaded with eggplant, tahini and spices. Yum!

If you’re looking for easy, budget-friendly salad recipes, you need to try this red cabbage salad! Made with simple ingredients.

Grilled Za’atar Chicken features juicy grilled chicken marinated in za’atar, herbs, and yogurt. Served with a cool creamy yogurt sauce.

A traditional-style chicken shawarma, oven-baked and served with creamy tahini sauce, crunchy lettuce, and tomatoes.

Delicious chocolate cookies have never tasted so good. These chocolate-filled thumbprint cookies are not only addictive but easy to make.

Laffa bread is a soft, chewy flatbread that comes from Iraq. It’s a bit thicker than pita and is great for wraps or scooping up dips.

Soğuk Baklava, or “Cold Baklava with Milk,” is a lighter, milk-based take on the traditional Turkish dessert Pistachio Baklava.

Super flexible chicken kebabs

Zeytoon Parvardeh is a Persian Marinated Olive dish made with green olives, walnuts, pomegranate molasses, garlic, and fresh herbs.

This Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini is super flavorful and tender. An easy to make crowd-pleasing side dish.

Creamy hummus with crispy spiced cauliflower, olive oil & bold spices. Add chicken or eggs for extra protein.

Golden allspice chicken, tender and aromatic, paired with juicy tomatoes stuffed with herby bulgur.

In Arab cuisine, it’s tradition to serve stuffed veggies—courgettes, aubergines, even carrots—simple, satisfying, and low in calories.

Fluffy Lebanese rice with golden vermicelli—ready in 20 minutes! Aromatic, buttery & perfect with stews.

Kashk e Bademjan is a traditional Persian eggplant dip that combines roasted eggplants, caramelized onions, and kashk.