Shamali cake or semolina cake is one of the most popular desserts in Cyprus. It’s one of the variations basbousa a Middle Eastern cake.

Hummus is a very popular spread in the Middle East, prepared with cooked chickpeas, blended with tahini, olive oil & lemon juice.

For the sweet tooth: Baklava with sugared roasted almonds & cinnamon (in German).

Comfort food, Persian style. Eggplant Sumac Meatballs with Saffron Rice is perfect for a simple dinner that doesn’t require a lot of effort

A Persian fast food favorite, this Persian sausage and potato skillet is quick to make and requires a handful of ingredients.

The deep-fried turnover-like with ground meat and onions as filling. It’s made with a single round piece of dough folded over the filling.

Decadent, rich & moreish, this Middle Eastern inspired Chocolate Tart with Cardamom, Apricots & Rose Petals is perfect for Valentines.

To make this hummus, I added Zatar and a little chilli, which goes very well with the earthy flavor of the beetroots.

Roz Bi-Haleeb Mbattan- Syrian Rice, Milk, and Orange Pudding

Middle Eastern pita breads inspired by Ottolenghi’s Jerusalem. Stuffed with tahini baked lentil koftas, sumac onions, and mint. Vegan.

Za’atar lamb pittas with pomegranate and mint, ready in just 5 minutes, the perfect quick and tasty lunch.

How to make some delicious falafel in the oven! (in French)

Halloumi Meshwi- Palestinian Pan-Grilled Halloumi Cheese with Lemon

Circular bread covered with sesame seeds sometimes called Turkish bagel. (in Spanish)

Sfeeha- Little Lebanese pies filled with lamb and tomatoes

Baked falafels make a filling, healthy meal. Serve them with an easy tahini yogurt sauce and enjoy every bite of this delicious wrap!

Here’s a delicious, roasted garbanzo beans salad with refreshing and tangy veggies that make it unforgettable. This is a high protein salad

Deliciously sticky, tender Syrian vine leaves stuffed with a lemony and garlicky rice filling and cooked over a bed of chicken legs.

A popular dessert in the Middle East- it is a moist cake with cooked and pureed oranges which gives it a flavor like none other.

Syrian Recipe: Mehshi Al-Burghul Bi-Zeit Az-Zeitoun (Stuffed Eggplants)

This Lebanese Beef Shawarma has everything you need. Tender meat, veggies, and a wonderful tahini based sauce.

A Middle Eastern classic, Orange Blossom Rice Pudding! My mom would make it for me to eat for breakfast and dessert!