Kabob koobideh is made with ground lamb or beef or a combination of the two. This is one of the most delicious kabob recipes I have ever found. The kabobs...
Author: Nick Perry
Awesome Lebanese sandwich served in most Lebanese restaurants. Can be served with Tahini sauce or Toum.
Author: Wendy
I'd like to think that all the chicken coming off American grills this summer will be as tasty, juicy, and tender as these Turkish chicken kebabs. By using...
Author: Chef John
Kibbeh is a wonderful dish from the Middle East traditionally made with lamb meat but beef is acceptable, too. I prefer it made into patties and fried...
Author: Ron Shepherd
This is the variation of beef and lamb kibbeh that I grew up with in a very ethnic Lebanese family. My Aunt Louise was the bomb!
Author: Russ Neimy
The secret for good Middle Eastern food. Actually it's a mix of 8 spices.
Author: orayeena
After a few phone calls with my mom and grandma, I managed to write a detailed recipe for one of my favorite Lebanese sweets, ma'amoul. They take time...
Author: LauraF
A very popular take-out especially after a night out at the pub. This favorite is so, so tasty--I'm sure once you try it, you'll certainly want to make...
Author: wakeylass
This za'atar spice recipe is easy to make at home from scratch with just four ingredients. While in Lebanon wild thyme is used, regular thyme from the...
Author: Serena
This is my version of Turkish kebabs which I made 'off the cuff' after searching unsuccessfully for a recipe online. The original sandwiches are made from...
Author: RACHEY638
This is a flavorful chicken dish, which I first tasted at a little Lebanese restaurant. While normally shawarma is sliced off a rotisserie, it can be made...
Author: Christopher Walters
These savory little meat pies are a takeoff on a recipe from my Lebanese mother-in-law (who is one of the very best cooks I know). She makes the dough...
Author: LauraG
This is a Lebanese donair recipe, a traditional dish made with seasoned meat and tahini sauce that's enjoyed in many parts of the Middle East.
Author: ROSE90
A traditional Lebanese dish of baked chicken and potatoes, which I learned from my mum. Unbelievably simple, but ever so delicious.
Author: guyworldwide
Simple Lebanese style lamb kibbee. It's a traditional basic recipe. Kibbee is to Middle Eastern cooking what a meatball is to Italian cooking. If you can...
Author: MikeP
This is a wonderful Middle Eastern dish that I was introduced to by a friend of mine from Lebanon. This recipe yields an absolutely amazing tasting and...
Author: jwagner
The yummiest preparation mixture for ground beef EVER! I have made this Lebanese Meat for all of my friends and family and have HAD to leave the recipe...
Author: Lebanese Cuisine
This is an old recipe my family brought with them from Lebanon at the turn of the last century.
Author: Russ Neimy
My mom was mad because none of the Turkish coffee recipes she could find online were close to the way she used to make it. This is her way of making Turkish...
Author: chikerelle
Lubia Polo is a one-pot Persian dish with rice, ground beef, green beans, tomato sauce, and curry spices. You will need a nonstick pan so you can invert...
Author: Trina
This is a quick and easy way to make wonderful Turkish delight! Please try it out and I hope you enjoy it!
Author: lizardbeth20
Keep it simple is the idea in this recipe. The beef is marinated in a mixture of lime juice and onion, seasoned with salt and pepper, and grilled. Serve...
Author: MANOUCHEHR DELSHAKIB
This is a great, protein-rich, vegetarian dish of Turkish origin.
Author: Ellen Janet Nestler
These delicately-spiced, rose-scented cookies are the perfect treat for Passover since they contain no flour. They are nutty and rich, slightly chewy with...
Author: The Rebbetzin Chef
'Karniyarik' means 'split belly,' which refers to the technique used to stuff these, although depending on the size of your eggplant, it could also refer...
Author: Chef John
Homemade mixture of Lebanese 'Seven Spices' recipe is really easy to make at home and to have fresh at hand when you need it.
Author: BigDaddy
A Lebanese dessert that is not overly sweet. It is pleasing to the American palate due to its lack of rose water and orange blossom essence, found in most...
Author: Lara
Zucchini cored and stuffed with meat and rice then cooked in tomato sauce. Holy smokes, this is truly Lebanese comfort food! Serve these with tabbouleh,...
Author: Russ Neimy
This is a simple chicken and rice dish from Lebanon that is eaten regularly in the region.
Author: KitchenDude
I tried this dish at a Turkish restaurant in London and was amazed by its delicious taste! I later found out that this dish was named after Alexander the...
Author: GATOULA
Irmik Helvasi (semolina halva) is a traditional Turkish recipe for a classic dessert of halva made from semolina flour. Serve with cinnamon sprinkled on...
Author: Cagla Darveaux
Get your hands on the right ingredients, including about 12 good sheets of phyllo pastry, and you'll find this savory, lamb-filled pastry way easier to...
Author: Chef John
An Egyptian classic as old as time, gets an upgrade with the use of delightfully delicious PALMIERS (lunettes) instead of regular 'ol puff pastry or roaa...
Author: Cleobuttera
This is the sorbet I served on Rosh Hashana meal between first and main course. It is white flecked with bright green, tangy from the green apples, and...
Author: MALKALEVADOM
Mmmmm!! My mouth waters just thinking of this! An Israeli Jewish lady taught this to my grandmother several years ago, and our entire family fell in love...
Author: ~marie~
This delicious Lebanese milk pudding is flavored with cardamom, which gives it a unique taste. If you cannot find cardamom extract, let a few crushed cardamom...
Author: DeuxDilettantes
A savory stew featuring duck, pomegranate, and walnuts, which is every bit as exotic as it sounds. This is my interpretation of the ancient classic. I'm...
Author: Chef John
A delightful pudding that can be eaten hot or cold, during Ramadan, particularly on sohur or iftar. Adjust both the sugar and the rosewater to taste.
Author: Zahra
This vegan Turkish dish is simple to prepare, but it does take a little time to cook. It is served at room temperature so do allow time for it to cool...
Author: PJ's kitchen
A quick and simple Middle Eastern/Mediterranean hit. I've seen both little Jewish grandmothers in Jerusalem make these cookies and Bedouin women living...
Author: Nuriti
These anise cookies take me back to my childhood... They're crispy, sweet, and full of flavor! Serve with tea.
Author: Dianashh
An amazing ethnic exotic Persian dish. Incredibly easy to make. Crowd pleaser. A lot of oil will come to the top of the dish. Don't worry, this is normal....
Author: MRFANTASTIC
The non-coffee, after-meal drink. White coffee isn't coffee at all. It is a simple mixture of hot water, orange blossom water, and flavored honey.
Author: Buckwheat Queen
This Lebanese cake flavored with anise seeds was one of my favorite treats growing up. It's a beautiful bright yellow thanks to turmeric powder. My grandmother...
Author: LauraF
Lebanese white coffee isn't coffee at all. It is hot water, rose water, and a touch of crystallized sugar. This is a beautiful after-meal drink for anyone...
Author: Buckwheat Queen
This is a traditional Turkish dessert with rich ingredients which is cooked especially for Eids, delicious for real!
Author: Asli Ocak
This is a tangy main course that can be served with tabbouleh, hummus, and flatbread.
Author: Russ Neimy
The traditional Turkish Chicken Tava that you loved so well from the Adana area.
Author: LADYKNITE
A non-traditional variant of Turkish fish stew that blends various other Mediterranean influences.
Author: Randall Shillman