Delicious, bold, Persian rice dish that’s made with just a few ingredients. Simple rice recipe that stands alone as part of the main course.

This is a gorgeous recipe for chicken kibbeh with a spiced chicken and bulgur wheat outside stuffed with apricots and nuts!

Delicious hummus is a great dip for pita bread, vegetables and also makes a great spread for sandwiches.

You’ll love this easy and healthy eggplant dip recipe also known as Baba Ganoush with a smokey flavor from cooking the eggplant on the grill

Green Shakshuka is a modern version of the Middle Eastern recipe. It includes cracked eggs over a medley of green vegetables – gluten-free!

Easy Lamb Kofta Meatballs are quick to make and bursting full of Middle Eastern flavors.

My ultimate Turkish bagel; Simit

A simple base for a cooked yogurt sauce, a staple in Middle Eastern cooking. Tangy, with a subtle garlic flavor and easy to master.

The secret to perfect chicken shawarma at home with crispy bits, an easy spice rub, and a secret shawarma sauce!

Incredibly tasty Middle Eastern nougat, loaded with toasted almonds and pistachios.

Abu Basti – A rich and easy Middle Eastern stew of lamb, squash and yogurt that’s perfect for a cold winter night.

Delicious vegan Roasted Carrot Dip with tahini and cumin is great for dipping veggies or crackers, or used as a spread.

Delicious chocolate lava cakes are easy to make and easily made ahead of time! This warm cake is chocolate heaven.

Chocolate Baklava: Phyllo sheets filled with nuts & chocolate chips, drenched with a honey sauce and drizzled with chocolate!

I made this Middle Eastern spiced Instant Pot roast from my memories of my grandma’s roast. It is full of flavor, easy and low carb.

Crispy baked falafel, herby avocado sauce, sun-dried tomatoes and za’atar roasted tomatoes. (V, GF)

Roasted stuffed eggplant, Grilled Fig Salad, Israeli Couscous, Parsley Tahini, White Bean Hummus – in <1 hour!

Ottolenghi’s Basic But Delicious Hummus – Replicate that authentic creamy favorite in your own kitchen.

This vegan spin on shakshuka is made with spinach and lemony pan-fried tofu (in place of eggs!) in a smoky tomato and red pepper sauce.

This falafel is unique in that it is stuffed with vegan feta cheese!

Creamy white bean hummus with sumac roasted tomatoes

You will find perfumes from the spices, a crunch from the lentils, a richness from the eggplant, and a sweetness from the pomegranate.