A simple, deliciously buttery Middle Eastern vermicelli rice dish made with toasted vermicelli pasta bits and white rice.

This falafel pita with vegan tzatziki is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside with the perfect spices (in Spanish)

Do you need a quick and delicious meal in a hurry? Make my griddled lamb steaks with roasted eggplant, tomatoes and couscous.

Persian Pickles with tomatoes are the perfect addition to any Persian dish. It’s made with vegetables mixed with tomato sauce.

A vegan rice pudding reminiscent of the classic Middle Eastern Riz bi Haleeb, a light and creamy orange blossom rice pudding.

Shorbat Adas – A bright yellow colored Middle Eastern lentil soup prepared with red lentils with the flavors of cumin, garlic, and cilantro.

This is the best fattoush salad. It’s not traditional fattoush, but it is the best.

Spiced roasted potatoes and brussels sprouts topped with lemon and pomegranate. Up your sides game this holiday season!

A traditional hummus jazzed up with mashed purple sweet potato. Creamy, delicious & healthy. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Za’atar Roasted Carrots with Sumac Yogurt Sauce – easy, colorful side dish that’s great for the holiday table!

Pomegranate cilantro tabbouleh is a perfect fall salad, and it’s super easy to make

Ottolenghi’s Red Lentil Soup with Chard, Cilantro, & Lemon

Spice up your life with roasted chicken with za’atar: tender oven-braised chicken, roasted red onions, caramelized lemons, and pine nuts.

Soft and creamy labneh balls marinated in good quality olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs. Fabulous as part of a cheese board or in a salad.

Eggplant gets roasted with sweet, tart pomegranate molasses and a touch of spicy harissa for a great contrast of flavors.

Middle Eastern spiced meat over hummus just may be the heartiest hummus ever! Hushwee Hummus with Charred Tomatoes.

Nothing better than crispy homemade falafel with tzatziki sauce!

Crispy baklava rolls, stuffed with a decadent cashew mixture, then sweetened with cinnamon lemon syrup. The perfect party dessert!

Crisp, buttery phyllo pastries filled with spicy lamb. Served with a minted yoghurt, it’s the perfect pre-dinner party food.

Makdous is a Syrian dish-prepared by stuffing eggplants with a mixture of walnuts, red pepper, salt, garlic and preserved in olive oil.

Za’atar Short Rib Stir-Fry is a delicious Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine mash-up! Juicy za’atar spiced short ribs mixed with veggies!

Easy Homemade Chicken Shawarma Recipe! Healthy. Flavor-packed. A winner every time!