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.

This Moroccan Meatball Tagine recipe, or Kefta Mkaouara, is a must try. Made with spiced ground meat and a flavorful tomato-based sauce, it's pure comfort food.

In this recipe, we will take you through a step-by-step guide on how to make Kuku Paka in the comfort of your own kitchen.

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.

Kenyan samosas are crispy and addictive sambusas and one of the delicious Indian and Middle-Eastern influences in East African cuisine. This recipe featuring lamb stuffed samosas is quick and easy to follow!

Looking for delicious Middle Eastern chicken recipes? From Shish Tawook to Persian Saffron Chicken, explore a variety of flavorful dishes in this collection.

Delicious, easy and so quick to put together. This juicy and delicious chicken has the perfect medley of Middle Eastern spices and flavors. Serve with pita bread of rice.

Moroccan Meatball Stew - this is a real feast for the senses; not only incredible flavour, but the heavenly scent of this cooking is worth the effort alone.

Discover the delicious flavors of Egyptian cuisine with these recipes! From ful medames to kofta kebab, get ready to indulge in a culinary adventure.

A traditional Egyptian dish to celebrate almost any occasion. A center piece of layered toasted pita chips, rice and meat cubes with an amazingly garlicky sauce on top.

This Moroccan Meatball Tagine recipe, or Kefta Mkaouara, is a must try. Made with spiced ground meat and a flavorful tomato-based sauce, it's pure comfort food.

Maqluba recipe is the perfect dish to feed a crowd. Maqluba is a popular dish in the Arab world, a Palestinian tradition, made with rice, meat and vegetables.

Harissa chicken thighs is a spicy, flavorful chicken dish with a complex flavor, made using harissa chile paste. It is versatile, and you can easily control the heat level so all your family members can enjoy it!

A simple base for a cooked yogurt sauce, a staple in Middle Eastern cooking. Tangy, with a subtle garlic flavor and very easy to master.

Koshari is a hearty vegan meal of lentil rice, chickpeas, spicy vinegar tomato sauce, pasta, and fried onions. This Egyptian koshari recipe is an authentic family recipe, and it makes a large quantity. It's perfect for meal prepping or feeding a crowd. It does take a bit of time to make, which is why the serving size is set high (so you can enjoy leftovers).

Why not spice up your dinner with this Moroccan Chicken & Rice dish. I can't tell you how tasty it is, so you'll just have to try it for yourself!

African chicken peanut stew is a delicious and versatile traditional dish enjoyed by many Africans all over the world. This hearty stew is made from simple ingredients cooked together to entice your senses and please your belly!

Aubergine slices and chickpeas layered in a rich tomato sauce and baked to perfection. A really easy, satisfying and filling meal to enjoy on a week day!

4 middle eastern secrets for enjoying a slime free okra recipe

This Moroccan Meatball Tagine recipe, or Kefta Mkaouara, is a must try. Made with spiced ground meat and a flavorful tomato-based sauce, it's pure comfort food.

A useful, no-hassle, chuck-everything-in-together dish, you don’t even need to brown the chicken (though make sure you sprinkle the skin with sea salt flakes, to help it crisp up). Find a dish that has about the right dimensions, to ensure that it works well. Don’t be afraid of assertive seasoning – rice dishes such as this need it – and don’t skip the step where you wash the rice, or it will end up sticky. A bowl of Greek yogurt is good on the side.

Awaze Tibs (Ethiopian beef tibs) is a spicy Ethiopian stir-fry that is so versatile, and you can eat it in different ways. It has a rich, bold, ethnic flavor and is ready in just 25 minutes!

This is my friend'a take on the Afghan classic, borani banjan, fried eggplant on a flavorful tomato-onion base, drizzled with sour yogurt.

Doro wat is an incredibly fragrant, spicy, flavorful, rich slow-cooked Ethiopian chicken stew mostly eaten for special occasions and family gatherings.

Afghan Eggs and Tomato or Tukhum-Bonjan or Agay-Bonjan

Sega Wat (Ethiopian Beef Stew), the heart and soul of Ethiopian cuisine, is a dish that encapsulates centuries of tradition, culture, and flavor. Imagine tender morsels of meat, bathed in a rich, aromatic sauce that's been meticulously simmered to perfection.

From Meat-free Monday to a Meatball Wednesday! Everyone loves meatballs and I'm sure these North African Chermoula meatballs will soon become a family favourite. As South Africans, we're familiar with the successful pairing of savoury and sweet. Red meat in particular works really well with apricots, peaches and dried fruits. With this in mind, I've combined a spicy paprika tomato sauce with succulent meatballs and sweet currants. It's earthy, spicy and a complete taste sensation! Chermoula is a North African spice consisting primarily of cumin, coriander, paprika, saffron and cayenne pepper. It's warm rather than fiery hot and can be used quite liberally as a dry rub on meats and for braai (barbecue) kebabs. Locally, you can find Chermoula at Food markets or Woolworths in the spice and condiment section. The rich tomato sauce has 'mopping up' written all over it. Warm Turkish flatbreads would come in very useful here. I serve the meatballs with a nutty, herbed bulgur wheat, but some fluffy mashed potatoes will be very comforting. Adding white breadcrumbs to the meatballs helps to keep them tender and light. If you're Banting, replace the breadcrumbs with almond flour, omit the currants and serve with cauli-rice. A great tasting sauce is a key accompaniment to the success of any meatball recipe and this tomato sauce is that - intensely red and rich. The recipe is quite adaptable so if you prefer, swap the meatballs for fish fillets or chicken pieces, in which case, you'll need to add the Chermoula spice to the sauce. Either way, these meatballs are hearty, rich and very comforting.

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This vegan kibbeh recipe offers a fresh take on a classic dish, surprising your taste buds with hidden gems of flavor.

A traditional Egyptian dish to celebrate almost any occasion. A center piece of layered toasted pita chips, rice and meat cubes with an amazingly garlicky sauce on top.