Middle Eastern

Join me on a culinary adventure through the heart of the Middle East. Every dish, from the flavorful Kibbeh to the creamy Hummus and mouth-watering Shawarma wraps, holds a story, a memory, a piece of my heritage. Dive into these traditional recipes and experience the warmth, richness, and soul of Middle Eastern cooking right in your kitchen.

A large plate showcasing a flipped Maqluba dish with colorful layers of rice, vegetables, and chicken. A bowl of red liquid (salata araba) and a sprinkle of red radishes sit beside the Maqluba on the table.

Maqluba: Upside-Down Chicken and Rice

Difficulty Level: medium

Prep: 30 - 40 mins Cook: 45 - 60 mins

A large baking tray showcasing golden-roasted Cornish hen halves with crispy skin, surrounded by tender, roasted golden potato wedges and caramelized cipollini onions.

Roasted Cornish Hens with Zaatar & Lemon

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 50 mins

Hearty beef, carrot, and pea stew served with rice

Hearty Beef, Carrot, and Peas Stew Recipe

Difficulty Level: medium

Prep: 20 mins Cook: 2 hours

Falafel bowl with hummus and tabouleh drizzle with tahini salad served with olives, taziki sauce, tahini salad.

Mediterranean Falafel Bowl

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 20 mins Cook: 0 mins

A tempting plate of crispy and spicy Lebanese Batata Harra, a delicious potato dish with a zesty kick

Lebanese Batata Harra: Crispy Potatoes with a Kick!

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 30 mins

Steaming bowls of Egyptian Lentil Soup, adorned with fresh parsley, sumac, and lemon wedges

Egyptian Lentil Soup

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 30 mins

Finished Lebanese Garlic Sauce Toum in a bowl, garnished with a sprinkle of parsley.

Authentic Lebanese Garlic Sauce -Toum Recipe

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 15 mins

Plated Lebanese Mujadara topped with caramelized onions, served alongside a bowl of Salata Arabia

Mujadara: Lentils And Bulgur With Caramelize Onions

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 45 mins

Cooked chicken kebabs on skewers over pita, with hummus, tzatziki, and toum on the side.

Flavorful Mediterranean Chicken Kebab Recipe

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 15 mins (plus 3 hours to overnight for marination) Cook: 16 to 20 mins

Finished tzatziki sauce served with pita bread and cucumber slices.

The Ultimate Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 25 mins

Lamb Salad Shawarma platter drizzle with tahini sauce .

Authentic Homemade Shawarma Lamb Salad

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 30 mins Cook: 15 mins

Tahini Salad

Tahini Salad Recipe – Middle Eastern Classic

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 20 mins

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