I'm certainly no expert on Middle Eastern cuisine; but one thing I am certain of is I can’t get enough of it. The bright, acidic and spice forward flavors filled with varying textures and colors are often just what I’m craving. Plus, I have a penchant for over ordering whenever I go out to eat (Must Try All The Things) so Mezze style eating was pretty much tailor-made for me. You get to try a little of everything; but clearing all the plates is a truly attainable goal (and one that I strive for at all times in life). Now just looking at this recipe may have you running for the nearest Middle Eastern joint in your ‘hood, but fear not! It’s actually much easier than it looks. The keys for success here? MEP (mise en place) all of your ingredients in advance so you can quickly whiz up the different layers in the food processor; all you’ll need is a quick rinse between each batch of flavorful dip. From Game Day to Viewing Parties to Galentine’s Celebrations; this hearty dip has all all your snacking needs covered! Don’t like your foods touching? Serve each component in separate bowls for the mezze board of your dreams! Not expecting a crowd? Just pick one or two of your favorite layers and whip that up as a stand alone dip. Serve it with easy Homemade Za’atar Pita Chips and you’ll never go back to store bought. Recipe and Headnote Molly Adams
One of the most popular posts on my blog remains this one about Middle Eastern breakfast ideas. And since it was declared that Jordan will go back to full lockdown every week from 10 pm on Thursday…
A Middle Eastern snack/appetizer that can be filled with any filling you want. This combination of feta, fresh parsley and mint makes these irresistible
This collection of the best middle eastern desserts will make your taste buds thank you! Middle Eastern cuisine has so much delicious food to offer and they also have some awesome desserts! This super delicious pistachio baklava is buttery, sweet, flakey, nutty, gooey.
Fatayer is a Middle Eastern food that comes stuffed in so many ways. Here is an easy spinach pastry that is delicious as a snack, appetizer or party food. Soft dough wrapped around tart spinach mixture, a staple in the Lebanese cuisine.
Fancy a 10 minute dessert? This Middle Eastern Milk Pudding is delicious, flavored with orange blossom water and uses only 4 ingredients! A must try for a quick dessert fix.
Arayes are a classic middle eastern street food. Pita bread, stuffed with spiced ground beef and grilled (or baked) to perfection. Enjoy them with a yogurt or tahini dipping sauce as a lunch or light dinner! They are quick and perfect for using up some ground beef.
Transform authentic middle eastern Kofta into baked meatballs. Juicy, flavourful and ready in 12-15 minutes! These meatballs are freezer friendly and can be used in so many ways.
Sambusa or Samosas are triangular shaped pastry filled with spicy vegetables or meat mixture. Very popular through the Middle East, India and many other countries. Here is an easy samosa recipe that will take just 15 minutes to prep.
Luqaimat are dough balls deep fried and then dunked into sugar syrup. They are crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Super addictive and easy to make!
These Middle Eastern tofu kebabs are my new favourite quick and easy week day dinner. They're ready in no time and you can enjoy leftovers as a nutritious and protein packed snack!
These Middle Eastern meat stuffed pita bread are the perfect bite. The pita is crunchy and the filling is well seasoned and tender. It is an addicting bite.
Fry up delicious afghani bolani with potatoes and green onions to create a delicious authentic treat that is sure to please!
These gluten-free vegan Baklava Cookies have all the flavor of the famous middle Eastern nut dessert! Super easy and delicious! They are made with almond flour and therefore entirely gluten-free and grain free. They are a decadent snack or dessert!
This is a subtly textured, richly flavoured arrangement of toasted pieces of flatbread topped with meaty aubergine and beef, a garlicky tahini-yoghurt sauce, red pepper flakes, pomegranate seeds, toasted pine nuts and fresh shredded mint. Is it too terrible to say that I think of it as Middle-Eastern nachos?
Arayes is a classic Middle Eastern street food consisting of crispy grilled pita bread stuffed with ground meat. An easy, quick and family-friendly sandwich.
Tulumba recipe also known as Balah El Sham, this recipe is a popular dessert throughout the Middle Eastern countries especially during the month of Ramadan. Crunchy churros deep fried to perfection and dunked in a delicious sugar syrup, the perfect sweetness with a delicious crunch.
Pistachio halva is a decadent and rich no-bake Middle Eastern dessert made with tahini sesame paste, pistachios, and powdered sugar.
Today’s mouthwatering dinner menu comes to us from a very special guest. Maureen Abood is the blogger-turned-author behind Rose Water & Orange Blossoms, and ever since her book arrived on our office doorstep we’ve been mesmerized by her fresh and classic Lebanese recipes. Think flower waters, fresh herbs and vegetables, toasted nuts, grains, lean meats and spices like […]
Arayes are an authentic Palestinian street food. They are made up of pita bread filled with perfectly seasoned ground beef and grilled to crispy perfection. It is a quick and easy recipe that is enjoyed with tahini dipping, yogurt or a salad on the side.
This easy authentic Middle Eastern Falafel is the only falafel recipe you'll ever need! I grew up eating falafel and have been making them for years, this is the best version I've made, so I decided it finally needs its own blog post.
This tahini halva recipe is made with simple ingredients. A dense, rich sweet treat that is nut-based with so many variations. Halva is eaten as a dessert or an energy-boosting breakfast.
Luqaimat are delicious Middle Eastern fried mini doughnuts, very popular in Ramadan, and doused in a fragrant sugar syrup. SO good!
Çiğ Börek (Çiborek or Chebureki) is a thin crispy deep-fried pastry filled with ground beef, onions and spices.
Crunchy on the outside and savory aromatic meat filling on the inside. This Middle Eastern Sambousek is BURSTING with flavor!
Learn how to make delicious vegan spinach pies (Fatayer Sabanekh) with this easy-to-follow recipe from columnist Waseem Hijazi a.k.a. Plant Based Arab. Stuffed with a tangy and aromatic spinach and onion filling, these soft and pillowy breakfast pies are a popular Middle Eastern food that can be enjoyed by everyone.
Sigara Börek are crispy filo rolls filled with cheese and parsley. Incredibly tasty snack both for kids and adults.
