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    Middle Eastern Recipes

    Browse authentic Middle Eastern recipes celebrating the diverse cuisines of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). From comforting family meals and vibrant breakfasts to irresistible desserts, these recipes showcase the flavors, ingredients, and traditions that make Middle Eastern food so beloved around the world.

    Having lived in the Middle East for more than 20 years and worked in the regionโ€™s food and beverage industry, I strive to share recipes that stay true to the traditions behind each dish while remaining approachable for home cooks. Whether youโ€™re craving Egyptian Koshari, Macarona Bechamel, the iconic Dubai Chocolate Bar, or creamy Turkish Sรผtlaรง (Rice Pudding), youโ€™ll find authentic Middle Eastern recipesโ€”and the stories behind themโ€”here.

    • Dubai Chocolate Bar Recipe
    • Luqaimat on a clear serving dish.
      Luqaimat (Middle Eastern Fried Dough Fritters)
    • Qatayef
      Qatayef (with Ricotta Cheese)
    • Kunafah Recipe (Middle Eastern Cheese Pastry)
    • Dukka is drizzled on to Egyptian koshari that is piled high on a white dish.
      Egyptian Koshari Recipe (Koshary)
    • Harissa chicken with lentils in a white bowl.
      Harissa Chicken with Lentils
    • A square serving of macarona bechamel with penne, minced beef and a browned bรฉchamel topping.
      Egyptian Macarona Bechamel Recipe
    • Beef Sambousek
      Beef Sambousek
    • A spoonful of Egyptian rice.
      Egyptian Rice with Vermicelli (Roz bel Shareya)
    • A plate of Middle Eastern Shish Barak dumplings, covered in a garlic butter sauce, and toasted pine nuts.
      Shish Barak (Middle Eastern Dumplings)
    • Cheese Manakish
      Cheese Manakish
    • Date Scones
    • Arayes - Lebanese pitas stuffed with ground beef on a plate.
      Arayes (Lebanese Meat-Stuffed Pitas)
    • Saudi Champagne
    • Cheese Fatayer
      Cheese Fatayer (Middle Eastern Hand Pies)
    • Halloumi Stroganoff
    • A purple bowl filled with chilled mahalabia, garnished with crushed pistachios and rose petals.
      Mahalabia – Middle Eastern Milk Pudding (Muhallebi)
    • Moroccan pastilla (bastilla) on a wooden board.
      Pastilla (Moroccan Chicken Pie)
    • A piece of bread dipped in a bowl of Lebanese toum.
      Lebanese Toum (Garlic Sauce Recipe)
    • Crispy Al Baik-style Fried Chicken in a basket with red&white patterned paper in it.
      Al Baik Chicken Recipe (Homemade Broast)
    • A close-up photo of shakshuka in a skillet. The various colours and textures are apparent.
      Shakshuka โ€“ Eggs in a Spicy Tomato Sauce
    • Merguez Shakshuka

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    Do you ever think back to that recipe someone special cooked for you? Mom's spaghetti? Grandma's pie?

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