Middle Eastern Recipes

Join me on a flavorful journey through the heart of the Middle East. From golden kibbeh and creamy hummus to sizzling shawarma wraps, each dish carries a story—and a taste of home. These traditional recipes bring the warmth, richness, and soul of Middle Eastern cooking to your kitchen.

Baked Mediterranean eggplant stew with chickpeas, spinach, and golden vegetables, garnished with fresh parsley.

One-Pot Chickpea and Eggplant Vegetable Stew

A bowl of creamy za’atar pasta garnished with extra za’atar, lemon zest, and crumbled feta."

Creamy Za’atar Pasta

Perfectly roasted chicken shawarma on a vertical spit with a tray underneath, showcasing crispy, golden-brown edges fresh out of the oven.

Juicy Oven-Baked Chicken Shawarma

A pan of perfectly cooked fresh fava beans with a spoon, garnished with lemon slices and cilantro, ready to be enjoyed.

Fresh Fava Beans Recipe with Lemon & Cilantro

A top-down view of fresh ingredients for a Mediterranean breakfast, including eggs, halloumi, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, hummus, and seasonings, laid out and ready for assembly.

Mediterranean Breakfast Power Plate

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 Recipe: Upside-Down Chicken and Rice

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

Crispy Roasted Cornish Hens with Za’atar & Lemon

Hearty beef, carrot, and pea stew served with rice

Hearty Beef, Carrot, and Peas Stew Recipe

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

The Ultimate Mediterranean Falafel Bowl

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

Batata Harra: Lebanese Spicy Potato Recipe

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

Egyptian Lentil Soup

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

Authentic Lebanese Garlic Sauce -Toum Recipe

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