Haleem is a popular stew from India, the Middle East and Central Asia. Traditionally made with grains, meat and pulses, each region and family add their own signature touches to the dish. Bold flavors come from popular spices and aromatics. The stew is mashed or blended, releasing the starches and then simmered into a thick, rich stew. This recipe is easy to make and is perfect for both beginner and seasoned home cooks.
Khoresh Bademjan is a classic Persian stew that is easy to make. This traditional dish celebrates the flavor and texture of roasted eggplants, tomatoes and stewed lamb. The simple flavor profile is deceptive as this rich stew layers flavors in each step of the cooking process.
A western twist on a traditional and popular Mediterranean sponge cake known as Revani. Apple sauce, cinnamon and cloves flavor this Ottoman era dessert.
Revani Tarifi is an easy Turkish sponge cake. Flavored sugar syrup is poured over a hot cake resulting in a delicately flavored sweet cake traditionally garnished with almonds, coconut or ground pistachios.
This Turkish Middle Eastern semolina cake dessert gets its flavor from fresh lemon juice and zest. An easy sponge cake that bakes up quickly and absorbs a delightful lemony sugar syrup. Make your Turkish delight fancy with a star pattern and almond slivers.
An easy version of a traditional Middle Eastern meat pie made with grass-fed beef, onions and a blend of common spices. Fatayer is an easy gateway to Middle Eastern cuisine.
A bold, robust roasted red pepper dip from the Middle East served with pita bread or pita chips. An easy vegetarian recipe made in the food processor in just 5 minutes. Put down the hummus and make some Muhammara. Muhammara is a roasted red pepper dip that originated from Aleppo, Syria but has spread to …
Kofta is a spiced meatball. This version is a Middle Eastern recipe but Kofta’s (aka Kofte, Kefte, Kafta etc) are everywhere in Asia, the Middle East and Europe. You can use any of the local spices and come up with your own version. For Indian use Garam Masala, for Asian use sesame oil and ginger. …
A baklava recipe with walnuts, dates and fig jam. This easy and tasty recipe for baklava has step-by-step instructions so that anyone may learn how to make baklava. Baklava is a very sweet, rich pastry from the Mediterranean and Middle East. Its origins go so far back, nobody is certain as to which area invented …
A classic Middle Eastern herb blend, olive oil and broth are the key ingredients to making a delicious and moist venison burrito filling in a crockpot. Serve with feta, cilantro and tzatziki sauce for a Middle Eastern twist on the classic burrito. Yes, I really, really like venison. I don’t understand it when people tell …