Eastern cuisine

Ouzi is a richly-seasoned Syrian dish with fluffy rice, spiced lamb (or beef), peas and carrots, and toasted buttery nuts on top. It's easy to make and only takes an hour!

Moroccan Spiced Chicken is a delectable dish infused with exotic spices and vibrant flavors that reflect the essence of Moroccan cuisine. Combining aromatic spices such as cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and turmeric, this dish brings a comforting warmth to any meal. With easy preparation and an elegant presentation, it’s perfect for weeknights yet impressive enough for special occasions.

This collection of authentic Middle Eastern Recipes highlights the wide variety their cuisines and cooking techniques. We love this essential homemade hummus:

Lamb Tagine, the stew, classically incorporates savory and sweet ingredients to make a complex dish with a richly spiced flavor. You will see an array of seasonings in this stew that sets it apart from anything you've probably tried, like cinnamon and cardamom. It is a comforting, cozy meal that pairs perfectly with plain couscous or rice.

Lentil and bulgur wheat cakes, tomato and olive sauce | Nigel Slater in The Guardian

Seasoned flavorful Middle Eastern Chicken with turmeric rice is a meal the whole family will love. It’s super easy to make, and makes a great weeknight meal because it’s fast to prepare and all made in one pot. The ultimate comfort food, but with a healthy twist!

Musakhan - Palestinian Sumac Chicken is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made with marinated chicken legs served over a flatbread with caramelized red onions, sumac, and pine nuts.

A staple of North African and Middle Eastern cuisines, harissa is a versatile, flavor-packed chile paste. Here, we’re using it to glaze the carrots in our hearty grain salad—which gets delicious pops of texture from crispy roasted chickpeas. Dolloped on top, tangy, lemon-seasoned labneh is perfect for adding for a hint of creaminess.

Chicken is the most versatile and easy to cook meat, here is my compilation of my favorite Middle Eastern chicken recipes you must try!

Khoresh bademjan is a super delicious Persian eggplant stew. It combines eggplants, meat, tomatoes, spices to make a truly satisfying dish.