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The multifaceted nature of Arabic cuisine appeals to many cooks for its diversity, and you too can discover its secrets by exploring our collection of recipes with photos, which features many interesting options.

You'll prepare popular Middle Eastern dishes yourself, following step-by-step instructions. Professional chefs will share the secrets of preparing traditional dishes. The collection includes delicious soups, salads, side dishes, meat dishes, and Eastern sweets. After exploring our selection, you'll be constantly creating new Arabic dishes.

50 Kebab Recipes: Eastern Shashlik Variations
50 Kebab Recipes: Eastern Shashlik Variations
6 hummus options
6 hummus options
5 Easy Baklava Recipes
5 Easy Baklava Recipes
Latkes: Cooking Options
Latkes: Cooking Options
Toasted Millet Tabbouleh Salad
220 kcal
Time: 1 hour
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
millet groats, parsley, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, green onions, lemon juice...

Millet is one of the most tender grains, it can be prepared in three completely different ways – you can make puffed millet,...

Vegetarian burgers with falafel, cabbage, and pickled peppers
799 kcal
Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
chickpeas, coriander, cumin, green onions, chickpea flour, red cabbage, parsley, mint, honey...

Chickpea lovers will love these hearty veggie burgers, which use chickpeas in three forms: chickpea puree,...

Pizza with carrots, dukkah nut mix and onion soubise sauce
Time: 3 hours
Complexity: average
Quantity: 12 pizzas (35 cm)
Carrots, orange juice, premium flour, milk, cream, honey, hazelnuts, almonds, Gruyere cheese, Fresno pepper, coriander, sesame seeds, fennel seeds, paprika, cumin, black peppercorns, onions...

Carrots are an unlikely ingredient for pizza, but with the right spices, sauce, and other toppings, they add...

Mediterranean vegetable appetizer salad
332 kcal
Time: 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, radishes, corn, tahini, lemon juice, honey, cumin, pita chips...

Why eat salad with a fork when you can scoop it up with pita chips? That's the whole idea behind this crunchy appetizer salad...

Butternut Squash Hummus
356 kcal
Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
Butternut squash, hummus, tahini, lemon juice, sriracha sauce, chickpeas, cinnamon, pita, yogurt...

Try this autumnal take on hummus, which combines chickpeas with roasted butternut squash, tangy sauce, and Greek...

Syutlach
330 kcal
Time: 5 hours
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
rice, milk, pistachios...

Turkish sutlach differs from other rice puddings in that it is baked in the oven, which results in it being coated with a delicious...

Tahini salad dressing
378 kcal
Time: 5 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 2
lemon juice, honey, tahini, ground cayenne pepper, cumin...

"Try a favorite throughout the Mediterranean and Middle East: the combination of tahini, garlic, and lemon in...

Flatbreads with spicy chicken filling
824 kcal
Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Minced chicken, cumin, cinnamon, tomato paste, allspice, lemon juice, wheat tortillas, bell pepper, yogurt...

These chicken flatbreads are reminiscent of lahmacun, a crispy Turkish flatbread filled with ground meat and vegetables. Both the base and...

Tahdig baal
1125 kcal
Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 2
Basmati rice, saffron, chicken wings, lemon juice, turmeric...

Tahdig is a staple of Iranian cuisine, with countless variations. This chicken wing tahdig is prepared...

Hummus with sweet potatoes
276 kcal
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
chickpeas, almonds, sweet potato, hummus, za'atar, pita chips, lemon juice, garlic...

Hummus is easy to make at home, and this appetizer is always a hit with guests, especially if you decide to surprise them with a new...

Sweet potato tzimmes
363 kcal
Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
sweet potato, cinnamon, honey, molasses, rum...

“Every Jewish family has someone who regularly makes tzimmes for Rosh Hashanah or Hanukkah, and there are many different versions of this dish...

Couscous salad with sumac, crab, and avocado
363 kcal
Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 10
Couscous, harissa sauce, serrano pepper, watercress, lemon juice, avocado, bell pepper, crab meat, sumac...

This hearty and healthy salad reflects influences from Iranian cuisine. One of its key ingredients is sumac, a spice widely...

Falafel stuffed with sweet peppers and feta
302 kcal
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
chickpeas, bell pepper, feta cheese, wine vinegar, tahini, mint, cucumber, lemon...

Using store-bought falafel mix shortens the ingredient list for this hearty, cheesy snack, and also cuts down on prep time...

Ramadan-pide
293 kcal
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
premium flour, yogurt, milk, sesame...

"This Turkish bread is usually eaten during the month of Ramadan, but I bake it year-round," shares Shadi Hasanzade Nemati. "This...

Manakish with cheese
429 kcal
Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
premium flour, cheese...

"Cheese manakish is a Middle Eastern flatbread topped with grated Akawi cheese, which is similar to Italian mozzarella,...

Barbari bread
275 kcal
Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
premium flour, sesame...

Nothing beats the aroma of freshly baked barbari! This classic Persian flatbread...

Steak Pita with Cucumber Salad and Tahini
632 kcal
Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Beef, pita, pumpkin pie spice, tahini, tomatoes, cucumbers, lemon juice, mint...

No one can resist warm flatbreads topped with thin strips of fried steak, onions, fresh herbs, cucumbers and...

Spring fattoush
Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Romaine lettuce, pita bread, cucumbers, radishes, celery, lemon juice, mint, sumac, cumin...

Try this springtime take on the Levantine fattoush bread salad. Toasted pita bread pieces are mixed with crisp, juicy...

Apple and Honey Cookies
498 kcal
Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
Premium flour, rolled oats, apples, cinnamon, agave nectar, honey, vanilla paste, eggs...

Apples and honey are a popular treat during Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) celebrations, symbolizing hope for...

Healthy versions of your favorite restaurant dishes
Healthy versions of your favorite restaurant dishes
Traditional potato latkes
86 kcal
Time: 50 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 14
potatoes, eggs, matzo, red onion, applesauce (puree)...

"This recipe has won me countless awards. These foolproof traditional latkes will bring a smile to even the most skeptical...

Soup e shir
148 kcal
Time: 1 hour
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
chicken breasts, rolled oats, carrots, milk, lemon juice...

This velvety Persian oat and chicken soup gets its creamy texture from rolled oats. It's ready in under an hour,...

Magi Pie: 8 Easy Steps
Magi Pie: 8 Easy Steps
6 hummus options
6 hummus options
Green pea falafel with bulgur
660 kcal
Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
bulgur grains, chickpeas, tahini, peas, lemon juice, mint, cucumbers, cumin...

This falafel is made with chickpeas, green peas, and fresh mint, and is incredibly tender on the inside, with a refreshing...

Latkes in the oven
133 kcal
Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
potatoes, green onions, eggs, sour cream, applesauce (puree)...

Cook potato pancakes (latkes) in the oven and you'll save a lot of time and oil. The latkes will be crispy on the outside,...

Baked Chickpea Cutlets with Cucumber and Tahini
470 kcal
Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, pita, cumin, cucumbers...

Chickpea patties with cilantro, onion, garlic, and cumin are baked in the oven with a little olive oil. Consider this...

Latkes: Cooking Options
Latkes: Cooking Options
5 Easy Baklava Recipes
5 Easy Baklava Recipes
Izmir Koftesi
360 kcal
Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Ground beef, potatoes, chili pepper, cumin, oregano, bell pepper, tomato paste...

This Turkish classic of meatballs and potatoes in tomato sauce is perfect for a casual family dinner or a...

Ptitim with pumpkin
Time: 25 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
ptitim, butternut squash, pistachios, dates, thyme...

If you love pumpkin in savory dishes, this meat side dish recipe won't disappoint. This vibrant ptitim side dish...

Iranian yellow rice with saffron
341 kcal
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
Basmati rice, saffron, onions, raisins...

This vibrant rice gets its sunny color from saffron. Saffron is an expensive spice, but when used correctly, you...

Spicy recipes
Spicy recipes
Homemade tahini
260 kcal
Time: 10 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
tahini, sesame...

Tahini is a sesame paste widely used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. It's so easy to make in...

Salmon skewers with kale tabbouleh
460 kcal
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Salmon, bulgur, grape tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, kale, green onions, mint, lemon, cumin...

Not only is salmon the perfect foil for a fresh tabbouleh salad, but it's also firm enough to hold up on skewers and...

Grilled pita
171 kcal
Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
yeast dough, pit...

Common throughout the Middle East and the Mediterranean, pita bread is traditionally baked at high temperatures in a tandoor oven...

Grilled chicken rolls with eggplant and feta
544 kcal
Time: 50 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Chicken cutlets, eggplant, feta cheese, bulgur, harissa sauce, cumin, mint...

The filling for these rolls is made from a mixture of grilled, aromatic eggplant, bulgur, feta, and tomatoes. It's wrapped in...

Chickpea and Grilled Eggplant Wraps
395 kcal
Time: 25 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
chickpeas, tomatoes, eggplant, romaine lettuce, tortilla, oregano...

Chickpeas and grilled eggplant are popular ingredients in Middle Eastern cuisine. When paired with a garlicky yogurt sauce, they become...

Beetroot hummus
190 kcal
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8
Beetroot, hummus, tahini, yogurt, pita chips, sesame seeds, bay leaf, coriander...

The sweet flavor of beets breathes new life into this popular Middle Eastern appetizer. Beetroot hummus is served with a spoonful of labneh,...

Roasted Pumpkin Hummus
381 kcal
Time: 1 hour
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
pumpkin, chickpeas, tahini, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lemon juice, sesame seeds...

This healthy and filling butternut squash hummus is perfect with flatbreads or fresh vegetables. You can also...

Bizcocho
125 kcal
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 40
premium flour, eggs, tahini, honey, sesame seeds...

These sesame rings originate from Spain, where they are popular among Sephardic Jews, especially on Shabbat and holidays. A delightful...

Golden Rugelach
153 kcal
Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 36
Shortcrust pastry, cream cheese, sour cream, yogurt, hazelnuts, apricot jam, raisins...

Rugelach is often prepared for Hanukkah, but it's also popular year-round. It's a crumbly dough used to roll up...

Apple and honey cake
599 kcal
Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 12
premium flour, eggs, apples, allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, honey...

Apples and honey, two staples on the table during the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah), have become the main...

Honey baklava with apples
210 kcal
Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 32
Filo dough, apples, orange blossom water, lemon juice, honey, orange zest, walnuts, pistachios, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves...

This baklava is the perfect way to enjoy the delicious combination of apples and honey. Its filling contains fewer nuts than the classic...

Sweet flatbreads with lemon yogurt cream
420 kcal
Time: 2 hours
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6
yeast dough, cream, yogurt, almond extract, pistachios...

Yemeni yeast-leavened flatbread, lahoh, is typically made for breakfast with a variety of toppings, but this recipe from Molly Yeh is so good...

Pita with grilled eggplant and turkey
690 kcal
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Ground turkey, iceberg lettuce, chili seasoning, cilantro, hummus, eggplant, pitta...

Fire up the grill (or grab a grill pan) to make these juicy turkey, roasted eggplant, and hummus sandwiches...

Fried spicy lamb cutlets with green beans
522 kcal
Time: 25 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Green beans, lamb, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, lemon juice, black pepper, pine nuts...

This recipe uses T-bone lamb steaks (part of the fillet and loin with the bone in the middle). They're less expensive than rack...

Lemon Dill Hummus
254 kcal
Time: 9 h 20 min
Complexity: easily
Servings: 10
chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, radish, dill, yogurt, capers...

Dill, garlic, and lemon give this hummus a Scandinavian flair. It's made with dried chickpeas, not canned...

Apricot Nectar Kugel
452 kcal
Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 12
Egg noodles, apricot nectar, eggs, milk, cornflakes, cream cheese...

This dessert kugel features egg noodles casseroles in a creamy apricot nectar cream cheese frosting.

Rugelach with tomato jam
280 kcal
Time: 5 hours
Complexity: easily
Servings: 18
Premium flour, Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, thyme, cream cheese, dried onions, poppy seeds, sesame seeds...

This is Molly Yeh's savory take on the classic sweet rugelach. It's not a traditional Hanukkah pastry, but it's a popular choice around the world...

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