Middle eastern dishes

Sfeeha (Middle Eastern meat pies), are a delicious and savory appetizer or side dish that's popular in the Levant. Savory, delicious & easy.

This collection of authentic Middle Eastern Recipes highlights the wide variety their cuisines and cooking techniques. We love this essential homemade hummus:

Arayes is a popular Middle Eastern dish of stuffed and grilled (or baked) pita bread filled with kafta (minced meat, herbs and spices).

If you're in search of a hassle-free, one-pan recipe bursting with flavour, you're going to adore this One Pot Shawarma Chicken and Rice, featuring an exquisite blend of Middle Eastern spices.

Chicken thighs and rice are cooked with delicious Middle Eastern spices, in one pot, and topped with a savory tahini yogurt sauce.

This Middle Eastern slow-cooked lamb is a showstopper! This is an excellent recipe to make for a special occasion for a weekend dinner. The slow-roasting will take time, but trust me it is so worth it! Serve the Pulled Lamb with vermicelli rice, fresh Jerusalem chopped salad and Greek yogurt.

Moroccan Spiced Chicken is a delectable dish infused with exotic spices and vibrant flavors that reflect the essence of Moroccan cuisine. Combining aromatic spices such as cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and turmeric, this dish brings a comforting warmth to any meal. With easy preparation and an elegant presentation, it’s perfect for weeknights yet impressive enough for special occasions.

Meat-filled Arayes are Middle Eastern comfort food made with spiced and juicy beef stuffed inside a crispy pita and are a hit with everyone!

This Moroccan Meatball Tagine recipe, or Kefta Mkaouara, is a must try. Made with spiced ground meat and a flavorful tomato-based sauce, it's pure comfort food.

Lamb Shank and Rice is a popular Mediterranean dish that has an extraordinary savor because of its rich spice blend characteristic to the Middle East. The Lamb Shank is slow-cooked with the spices for the flawlessly tender bites and intense aroma of it all is just to die for. The rice of the Lamb Shank and Rice recipe is cooked in the same broth that comes out like wisps of feather, almost ethereal.

Mujadara is a signature Middle Eastern dish of lentils and rice w/ crispy fried onions. Popular flavor-packed dish. Makes for a healthy feast! Vegan, GF

This easy Mediterranean salad recipe works as a side dish but also makes a vegetarian meal on its own. CLICK HERE to Get the Recipe

Discover the delicious flavors of common Lebanese breakfast dishes, including manakish, foul, and labneh. Explore how these traditional meals are prepared and enjoyed in Lebanese culture. Elevate your breakfast experience by learning about these authentic recipes and ingredients. Dive into the world of Lebanese cuisine today and savor a taste of the Middle East. Start incorporating these dishes into your mornings now!

This traditional Mantı (Manti) recipe creates Turkish dumplings made from seasoned meat and finished with garlic yogurt and spiced olive oil.

A staple in Persian cuisine, Kabob Koobideh can easily be prepared at home. This recipe is very straightforward and a perfect addition to your summer grilling rotation. The kebabs are delicious, smoky, fragrant and juicy!

Ouzi is a richly-seasoned Syrian dish with fluffy rice, spiced lamb (or beef), peas and carrots, and toasted buttery nuts on top. It's easy to make and only takes an hour!

A Middle Eastern pea, carrot and beef stew that's so easy to make, healthy and utterly comforting.

Mujadara is a sensationally spiced Middle Eastern lentils and rice dish infused with warm, aromatic spices and topped with crispy onions.

Chicken machboos is a Middle Eastern dish of spiced rice cooked with chicken broth, topped with roasted chicken and toasted nuts.