Mutabal is a Middle Eastern eggplant dip with a nice smoky flavor. It’s different from baba ganoush and can be served with fresh pita bread

Beef shawarma is a classic Middle Eastern street food. Slices of beef are marinated in olive oil and shawarma spices and cooked in a pan.

Batata harra is a spicy Middle Eastern potato side dish. It calls for just a few ingredients and is easy to make.

Marinated feta takes only 5 minutes to make and is the perfect appetizer. You can make it ahead of time and enjoy it later.

Pickled turnips are a Middle Eastern staple and are ready in 15 minutes. They’re crisp and delicious.

Fava beans recipe, Persian style. This is a tasty appetizer or snack that’s so easy to make and is flavored with spices and vinegar.

Ready in just 5 minutes, this Lebanese seven spice mix is used in many Middle Eastern dishes. This aromatic spice is made with a few pantry

This easy Lemon Herb Tahini is creamy, tangy and sweet! Perfect dressing for salad, falafel, lemon tahini slaw, veggies and burgers. It’s al

How to put together an amazing homemade vegetarian mezze platter. Recipes for tzatziki, beetroot hummus, moutabel & muhammara.

Vegan baklava is a tasty, buttery, and flaky Middle Eastern dessert. I have an easy hack that takes the preparation time down to 15 minutes

The citrusy and floral flavors of za’atar seasoning are a perfect match for hummus.

Slow-Roasted Venison Shank Shawarma. I used a tender, juicy, leg of elk, slow roasted in the oven with Middle Eastern spices.

A mezze style falafel platter is a colorful party appetizer. Or enjoy it as an easy dinner!

Fawaffle are perfect as “breakfast for dinner.” They’re easy to make and go perfectly with your favorite Mediterranean sides.

Turkish Food recipe: Ember Roasted Eggplant in white sauce / Patlıcan Beğendi. Recipe with video

A staple in a plant-based diet, you can serve this Middle Eastern dish as a dip, spread, and much more.

These delicious pickled vegetables are known as torshi/turshi throughout the Middle East and are served with most meals!

These Chicken Skewers are the tastiest way to prepare chicken for a crowd. Serve with Oven-Baked Fries or side salad for a complete meal.

It’s made with grilled eggplant, tahini, olive oil, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Serve it with warm pita bread, crackers, or veggies!

Haydari is a Turkish yogurt sauce made using feta cheese, garlic and herbs such as dill and mint. Ideal as part of a Middle Eastern mezze.

This easy recipe for grilled Chicken Shawarma Kebabs makes a tasty summer dish! It can be made with boneless chicken breasts or thighs.

This garlic sauce recipe has a kick and is the perfect dip for meats and veggies or spread for sandwiches and wraps