Middle Eastern Cuisine Guides
Curious about the cuisines of the Middle East? Read our guides and essays to deepen your knowledge of Middle Eastern food history, cooking techniques, ingredients, and more.
Explore Middle Eastern Cuisines
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Hummus B'Tahini
Ka'ak al Quds (Jerusalem Sesame Bread)
Mansaf (Palestinian Spiced Lamb With Rice and Yogurt Sauce)
Maftool (Palestinian Wheat Pearls in a Vegetable, Chickpea, and Chicken Stew)
This Classic Middle Eastern Recipe Turns Hummus Into a Celebratory Meal
Hummus for Breakfast? Yes, Please
The Simple Chickpea and Fava Bean Dish Our Editors Adore
These Creamy Chickpeas Are a Street-Food Favorite
Fattoush Is a Showstopping Salad That's Easy Enough for Weeknights
Break Your Fast During Ramadan with this Savory Persian Lamb and Wheat Berry Porridge
Fāloodeh (Persian Frozen Noodle and Rose Water Sorbet)
Fesenjān (Persian Pomegranate and Walnut Meat Braise)
Kashk-o-Bādemjān (Persian Braised Eggplant With Kashk)
Māst-o-Khiār (Persian Yogurt with Cucumber)
Khoresh-é-Bādemjan (Persian Meat and Eggplant Stew)
Sholeh-Zard (Persian Saffron Rice Pudding)
Kotlet (Persian Ground Meat and Potato Patties)
Sālād-é-Shirāzi (Persian Cucumber and Tomato Salad)
Homemade Labaneh (Labneh)
Basbousa Bel Ashta (Semolina Cake With Ashta Cream Filling)
Egyptian Fatta
Egyptian Bissara (Split Fava Bean Dip)
Serious Eats' Halal Cart-Style Chicken and Rice With White Sauce
Traditional Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce) Recipe
The Best Baba Ganoush Recipe
Homemade Pita Bread Recipe
Chicken and Lentil Stew With Tomatoes and Onions Recipe
Maqlubeh (Palestinian "Upside Down" Meat, Vegetables, and Rice)
Msakhan (Palestinian Flatbreads With Onion, Sumac, and Spiced Roast Chicken)
Taboon (Palestinian Flatbread)
Shurabet el Eid (Holiday Soup) Recipe
North African Tuna and Rice Salad
Labaniyeh bil Ruz (Garlicky Yogurt and Rice Porridge) Recipe
Qidreh (Palestinian Bone-In Lamb With Spiced Rice)
Kafta bi Bandora (Palestinian Ground Meat Patties in Tomato Sauce)
Dawali (Palestinian Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Hashweh (Palestinian Spiced Rice and Meat)
Salata Falahiyeh (Palestinian or Farmers Salad)
Homemade Falafel
8 Ways to Use Tahini
Sabich Sandwiches (Pitas With Eggplant, Eggs, Hummus, and Tahini)
Zhug (Yemenite Hot Sauce With Cilantro and Parsley) Recipe
Kanafeh (Middle Eastern Cheese and Phyllo Dessert) Recipe