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

Nutritious and wholesome, this flavor-packed Chicken Shawarma Bowl comes together in under 40 minutes and is perfect for meal prep!

Take a taste of Molly Baz’s easy one-pot dish of basmati, lentils, and a whole chicken that cooks in the oven with fragrant spices.

These Beef Kafta Kebabs made with ground beef and filled with warm spices are excellent served on their own with rice or as a sandwich!

Fluffy basmati rice pilaf is oven baked with dried fruit, pine nuts and zaatar. Make this easy Middle Eastern recipe for a flavorful side di

Like a cross between Persian tahdig and Italian risotto.

This amazing Middle Eastern Saffron Rice with Baked Salmon is easy to make in 30 minutes.

A copycat recipe of the famous street cart turmeric rice and spiced chicken with an addictive white sauce. So good!

This simple and delicious Yemeni method of preparing lamb gives the most tender delicious lamb you’ll have!

This is a wonderful shortcut version of this delicious Middle Eastern dish- includes vegetarian adaptations.

Machboos is the traditional Arabic rice dish cooked in a chicken broth flavoured with a blend of spices and dried loomi.

This hawaij chicken recipe is truly wonderful! It’s full of flavor and so well spiced with the hawaij rub.

Arroz Blanco, or Steamed White Rice, can be the base for many meals or a meal on its own. Learn how to master this basic recipe.

Cauliflower, eggplant and cabbage are braised in a tomato based sauce that is peppered with the warm spices of bahar.

Middle Eastern Upside-Down rice, prepared with veggies and meat on the bottom and rice on top. The rice is flipped before serving.

A modern version of grandmother’s Lebanese meat and rice pilaf. Saffron and warm spices make ground chicken (or beef) extraordinary.

Super healthy and easy Iranian inspired stew made vegan, using lentils, pomegranates, and walnut as the base. Delicious!

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.

Israeli yellow rice is a commonly found side dish in Israel. This rice adds a splash of color and flavor to any meal.

Israeli white rice is much more flavorful than regular white rice and is never sticky but is just as simple to make!

Dolma (stuffed veggies) is a labor of love, but I’ve finally figured out how to make it on a weeknight. I’ve got an easy recipe + 5 tricks.

My family’s favorite dolma, made with a variety of leaves and veggies, stuffed with herbs, rice, and meat, cooked in a lemon veggie sauce.