Authentic Recipes from the Middle East and Mediterranean, Rooted in Family and Flavor

Middle Eastern Recipes Rooted in Heritage, Shared Worldwide

Shanklish Dip (Crumbled Aged Cheese with Tomato/Onion)

Za'atar Pasta Salad (Non-traditional)

Pistachio Kofta

Octopus Salad (Marinated Cooked Octopus)

Melitzanosalata (Greek Eggplant Dip)

Mutabal Shamandar (Beetroot & Tahini Dip)

Imam Bayildi (Turkish Stuffed Eggplant with Onions/Tomato)

Fried Smelt (Atherina Tiganiti)

Beef Shish Kebab / Souvlaki (Beef Cubes Skewers)

Silan / Date Molasses (Sweet condiment)

Foul Mudammas (Mashed)

Mussels Saganaki (Mussels with Tomato & Feta)

Black Bean Hummus (Non-traditional variation)

Ezme Salata (Turkish Spicy Tomato & Pepper Relish/Salad)

Grilled Mixed Vegetables / Grilled Vegetable Platter / Charred Vegetable Platter

Mixed Pickled Vegetables (Torshi / Mekhalel)

Karniyarik (Turkish Stuffed Eggplant with Meat - small portion)

Roasted Cauliflower with Spices (Cumin/Coriander)

Makanek (Small Lebanese Sausages - Fried)

Zaatar Spice Dip (Za'atar mix with oil)