Eastern tabbouleh salad is made with bulgur, complemented by a wealth of fresh, aromatic greens. In this recipe, the bulgur is perfectly complemented by tender snow peas and sugar snap peas.
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Lamb shoulder is sliced into thin patties, generously salted and peppered, and fried in a hot cast-iron skillet. The resulting patties are incredibly juicy on the inside with a wonderfully crispy crust.
The secret to the fantastic flavor of this green bean side dish is the magical sauce, which will transform everything you add it to. You might want to try it with other vegetables, too!
Shakshuka is a Jewish dish that's perfect for breakfast. It's delicious, filling, and provides long-lasting energy. Shakshuka's base is a vegetable sauce with tomatoes, onions, and spices that...
Skinless chicken breast is rubbed with a rich spice blend, pan-fried until golden brown and savory, and then finished in the oven until tender and juicy inside.
These classic Jewish potato pancakes are crispy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. Grated potatoes are mixed with matzo meal, egg, baking powder, and ground...
To make this Middle Eastern-style side dish, ptitim is simmered in chicken broth with sautéed onions and spices, then tossed with fresh herbs, chopped dates,...
Instead of a regular chicken, roast a capon for your holiday table. This meaty rooster is sure to feed a large crowd. Or, use a small turkey. Rub the bird with a spice mixture and...
These golden, crisp rolls, filled with a spiced prune filling and coated with a sugar crust, are the perfect treat for winter tea. Rugelach, a Jewish pastry, is traditionally made from...
Jewish rugelach rolls are baked from a dough made with equal parts butter and cream cheese. At the end of each cooking stage, the dough should be well-set...
The patties are made with ground beef and Moroccan ras el hanout seasoning, which imbues them with enchanting oriental flavors. Serve with Confetti couscous. In addition to whole grain...
Fish baked and served in individual packages is always original, festive, and hassle-free. Your guests will be delighted as they open each package and inhale...
You can make extra-creamy hummus by using chickpea flour instead of whole chickpeas. It's available in specialty stores and health food sections. Whisk the prepared chickpea paste with...
Crispy Jewish pancakes (latkes) are a delicious breakfast or snack, perfect with a dipping sauce. Their main ingredient is potato, and fried potatoes are impossible not to love:...
The beauty of latkes is that you can supplement their traditional ingredients—potatoes and onions—with other vegetables, creating new, healthy, and delicious dishes every time.
Latkes are Jewish potato pancakes, beloved for their crispy crust of crispy grated potatoes and tender center. In addition to grated potatoes, classic latkes contain...
Jewish pancakes (latkes) are traditionally made from grated potatoes and onions, with other vegetables added for flavor. For example, this version of latkes is made with a mixture of equal parts potatoes and sweet potatoes...
In addition to the main ingredients of traditional hummus—chickpeas and tahini, a sesame paste—this snack also includes fresh and granulated garlic and onion powder. These spices infuse the paste with...
Tahini sesame paste is a great product to keep on hand for making a delicious, rich sauce at any time, like this creamy sauce that doesn't...
In Israel, this dish is also called sabikh, and it's one of the most popular street foods in Tel Aviv. Warm, fresh pita bread is served with fried eggplant, boiled eggs, pickled vegetables, salad...
Pickled turnips are a traditional Middle Eastern appetizer, and if you're a big fan of shawarma or falafel in pita, add a few slices and watch the flavor transform. Plus...
Israeli cucumber and tomato salad is a simple combination of fresh, juicy vegetables popular in many cuisines around the world and known by many names. It's made from...
In just half an hour, you can prepare a complete, delicious meal of fish and a vegetable side dish on the grill. One half will be sautéed in butter, wrapped in foil, and the other...
If you decide to boil ptitim (also known as Israeli couscous) as a side dish with meat, infuse it with magical Eastern flavors and aromas by adding just a few extra ingredients. It will be...
Ptitim is a small pasta known as Israeli couscous due to its shape. It's a common ingredient in Middle Eastern-style dishes, such as this salad. For its...
This complete Middle Eastern-style dish is ready in less than half an hour. It's perfect for a quick and delicious weekday dinner. Ground beef is mixed with spices, including...
Treat yourself to a gourmet breakfast of poached eggs, served restaurant-style. Follow this step-by-step recipe for perfect eggs with firm whites and runny yolks. Serve them...
A delicious summer dish featuring grilled chicken breast coated in a delicious crust of aromatic Middle Eastern za'atar seasoning, served with a refreshing cucumber, watermelon, and fresh...
The North African spice mix ras el hanout, mixed into the ground turkey, gives these turkey cutlets a stunning oriental flavor, while the generous amount of spinach fills them with plenty of healthy fiber.
The rack of lamb is grilled whole and then cut into individual bone-in patties before serving. This ensures the meat is incredibly juicy on the inside and coated with a delicious spiced crust on the outside.
In the Middle East and Asia, kofta can refer to any minced meat dish, whether it's a patty, meatball, or meatball, depending on the region. And it's only thanks to this interesting combination...
A delicious Mediterranean-inspired appetizer of small flatbreads served with slices of spit-roasted, pomegranate-glazed lamb and a refreshing Greek-style coleslaw.
The secret to delicious shawarma lies in the combination of ingredients: juicy fried chicken, fresh vegetables, a touch of pickles, and sauces, all wrapped in a warm flatbread. And while it's difficult to cook chicken at home...
Treat yourself to an authentic Eastern shawarma with lamb marinated in ras el hanout, a North African spice. This blend is perfectly balanced and imbues the meat with a wonderful...
This shawarma is served unassembled. The dish comes with a piece of fried chicken, pita bread, and two sauces: Greek tzatziki and Middle Eastern hummus. For cooking, it's best to cut up the chicken...
To make delicious shawarma, you don't need a spit, a grill, or a ton of spices or marinades to give your chicken a Middle Eastern flavor. Chicken marinade is a great substitute for...
The chicken in this shawarma gets its amazing flavor from a citrus marinade with garlic and a multitude of spices, including a harmonious blend of chili pepper and cinnamon. The chicken thighs are marinated for a long time...
A juicy and delicious vegetarian shawarma with vegetables and chickpeas, which make the appetizer more filling and add texture and unique flavors. The chickpeas are pre-boiled and then baked in...
You can make delicious and juicy shawarma even at home without the need for special frying equipment. Chicken thighs are thinly sliced, marinated in spices, and fried...
This harissa recipe differs from the traditional Arabic sauce in its milder flavor. It's made by mixing hot dried peppers with sweet roasted peppers, adding garlic, spices, and...
A sophisticated Moroccan-style holiday dish featuring grilled rack of lamb and a fragrant side of couscous. And considering couscous takes just minutes to prepare, and...
A lighter alternative to traditional hummus. Here, the chickpeas are replaced with lower-calorie carrots, which are pre-roasted with garlic and cumin, then ground together with sesame seeds...
Traditionally, Middle Eastern tabbouleh salad is made with bulgur or couscous mixed with fresh herbs. However, instead of grains, you can also add cauliflower and broccoli rice. You can...
A hot, spicy Moroccan-style dressing gives this raw carrot salad an indescribable flavor. The carrots are sliced diagonally into thin rounds (preferably using a mandoline) and drizzled with...
Rich in protein and fiber, chickpeas are a great base for hearty, healthy vegetarian sandwiches. For hassle-free sandwiches, use canned chickpeas. They mash up easily...
Baba Ganoush is a simple yet delicious Middle Eastern eggplant appetizer. Oven-baked or grilled eggplant is mixed with garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and sesame...
A great way to feed spinach to those who don't like it, especially children, is to make meatballs. These meatballs are literally packed with the greens, but picky eaters won't even notice, thanks to the healthy...
Injera (or injera) is an Ethiopian sourdough pancake served instead of bread for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In Africa, it is also used as cutlery, as a plate, or as a spoon...
The dough for this whole-grain pita is kneaded almost exactly like wheat bread, but these flatbreads are very convenient to bake if you don't have a special bread pan. They are rolled out into...
This dish is made with simple and affordable ingredients: rice, chicken, and green beans with sweet peppers, but the aromatic ras el hanout seasoning, lots of fresh herbs, and toasted pine nuts...
























































