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.

Platter of perfectly rolled stuffed grape leaves with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.

Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves

Difficulty Level: medium

Prep: 45 mins Cook: 1 hour

Bowl of Lentil Soup with Kale and Sweet Potatoes, accompanied by sliced pita bread.

Lentil Soup With Kale and Sweet Potatoes

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 40 mins

Mujadara platter beside a bowl of salat arabia.

Mujadara- The Perfect Middle Eastern Dish.

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 30 mins

A plate of golden vermicelli noodles topped with seasoned chicken pieces, reflecting traditional Middle Eastern flavors.

Grandma’s Middle Eastern Chicken Vermicelli

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 1 hour

Briam, a colorful Greek oven-baked vegetable medley.

Briam: A Greek Oven-Baked Vegetable Medley

Difficulty Level: medium

Prep: 20 mins Cook: 1 hour 10 mins

Golden Delight: Homemade Sammenh (Ghee) for Flavorful Delights

How to Make Butter and Ghee?

Difficulty Level: medium

Prep: 30 mins Cook: 45 mins

Mediterranean Eggplant Rounds with Yogurt Sauce and Sumac Dressing

Mediterranean Grilled Eggplant with Yogurt Sauce

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 40 mins (includes 30 mins soaking) Cook: 12 mins

Braised Lamb Shanks on a Bed of Lebanese Rice Vermicelli with Flavorful Sauce

Easy Braised Lamb Shanks

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 15 mins + 2 hours (marination) Cook: 1.5 hours

BBQ Grilled Black Sea Bass Fish Topped with Fresh Tomato-Herb Sauce

Black Sea Bass on the BBQ

Difficulty Level: super easy

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 20 mins

Lebanese Labneh plate with a dollop of red Shatta and two small jars of green and red Shatta on the side.

How to Make Green or Red Shatta?

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 20 mins Cook: 0 mins

Glazed Carrots Over Creamy Hummus: A Delectable Fusion of Flavors

Glazed Carrots With Honey Saffron Butter

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 35 mins

Golden-brown whole roasted cauliflower served with creamy tahini feta sauce, garnished with sumac and nigella seeds.

Oven-Roasted Whole Cauliflower – Simple & Flavorful!

Difficulty Level: easy

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 35 mins

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