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Discover the taste of the Middle East with these Crispy Lebanese Arayes 🥙🔥 – pita bread stuffed with perfectly seasoned beef or lamb, then grilled or baked until crispy and golden. Ideal as an appetizer, main dish, or party food, Arayes are packed with bold flavor and easy to make at home! Serve with tahini, yogurt dip, or a fresh salad. Whether grilled or oven-baked, they're always a hit. Save this delicious Middle Eastern street food recipe today! #LebaneseFood #ArayesLove 🍖

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This gluten-free lentil tabbouleh recipe is a twist on the classic Middle Eastern salad. It's packed with fresh herbs, cooked lentils, and veggies, making for a delicious dish. You can use pre-cooked lentils or cook them yourself. This summer side dish recipes.

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Dive into the rich flavors of Arabic Chicken and Rice, also known as Kabsa. This easy recipe showcases tender chicken simmered with aromatic spices like cardamom and cinnamon, paired perfectly with fluffy basmati rice. Perfect for family dinners or special gatherings, this dish is not only comforting but also visually stunning. Impress your guests with the vibrant presentation and mouthwatering taste that captures the essence of Middle Eastern cuisine. Follow our step-by-step guide to…

grilled kebabs are served on a plate with onions, tomatoes and bread

This easy Lebanese Kafta recipe brings the authentic flavors of the Middle East to your kitchen. Made with a blend of ground beef and lamb, fresh herbs, onion, and warming spices, Kafta is juicy, aromatic, and perfect grilled or baked. Serve it with pita, a simple salad, and tahini sauce for a classic Lebanese meal.

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Lahmajeen fatayer are crispy yet fluffy, thin Middle Eastern meat pies topped with a flavorful mix of seasoned minced beef, veggies, and spices. These delicious pies, also known as lahmacun, sfeeha, or pide, make a perfect appetizer, snack, or breakfast!

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Enjoy the deliciousness of this homemade Chicken Shawarma, and savor the authentic taste of a Middle Eastern classic right at your own dining table. Baking it in the form of a tower is one of the best cooking methods to achieve that perfect, tender, and flavorful shawarma-style chicken. I prefer using boneless skinless chicken thighs for this recipe instead of chicken breasts because of their higher fat content, which ensures the juiciest and most succulent bites. This Chicken Shawarma…

a blue plate topped with rice and meat next to garnished cilantro

I can't say with certainty that this is authentic because it's a recipe I created. But it uses classic Middle Eastern ingredients, so possibly it is! The lamb is really juicy because it's made with lamb shoulder, a cut that is made for slow cooking. The pan frying step to get the crunchy brown bits is not optional - it's key! ! ! As with any shredded meat recipe, a little goes a long way. This makes around 8 cups of shredded lamb which I think is enough to serve 8 people as a main (with…

a blue plate topped with meat and couscous

We regularly include influences from the Middle East when cooking in our own kitchens. Check out these 33 Middle Eastern recipes and soon you’ll be inspired to do the same!

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