Middle East
Learn how to make traditional Middle Eastern recipes. Not only did I live in the Middle East for 20+ years, I worked in the food and beverage industry there so I make sure that these recipes are not just true to their source, but true to the style of cooking authentic to each region within the Middle East.
For the sake of clear and easy navigation, this section includes recipes native to the entire Middle East & North Africa region (MENA).
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Cheese Manakish
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Qatayef (with Ricotta Cheese)
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Cheese Fatayer (Middle Eastern Hand Pies)
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Dubai Chocolate Bar (Homemade “Can’t Get Knafeh of It”)
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How to make Egyptian Koshari: A step-by-step guide (Koshary)
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Luqaimat (Middle Eastern Fried Dough Fritters)
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Beef Sambousek
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Saudi Champagne
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Egyptian Macarona Bechamel Recipe
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Shish Barak (Middle Eastern Dumplings)
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Halloumi Stroganoff
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Date Scones
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Egyptian Rice with Vermicelli (Roz bel Shareya)
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Pastilla (Moroccan Chicken Pie)
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Lebanese Toum (Garlic Sauce Recipe)
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Kunafah (Middle Eastern Cheese Pastry)
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Mahalabia – Middle Eastern Milk Pudding (Muhallebi)
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Al Baik Chicken Recipe (Homemade Broast)
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Arayes (Lebanese Meat-Stuffed Pitas)
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Harissa Chicken with Lentils
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Shakshuka – Eggs in a Spicy Tomato Sauce
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Merguez Shakshuka