(888) 762-8642

Speak with an expert

Contact Us 

We're here to help

 

Middle Eastern

With access to a world of spices and herbs thanks to trade along the Silk Road, Middle Eastern recipes embrace a wide range of flavors. Middle Eastern spices and herbs accent the food with bold flavors, but it's often not spicy-hot. Some notable and beloved Middle Eastern chiles deliver fruity heat and are in high demand at home and in restaurants. Some seasoning blends of the Middle East developed hundreds of years ago, but like most blends, they can be tinkered with to cater to personal preferences.

  • Turkish Potato Kofte
    Kofte, or kofta, is more of a concept of ball-shaped food than a specific recipe, and is inherently open to interpretation, incorporating different meats or vegetables, cooking styles, and flavor p
    Read more
  • Roasted Caramelized Acorn Squash with Dukkah
    This recipe is a take on kaddo bourani (or kado bowrani, or borani kado), an Afghan dish that features sweet winter squash, baked in sugar and spices until it is transcendently sweet and rich.
    Read more
  • Falafel Halloumi Fries
    Halloumi cheese originated on the island of Cyprus. This hearty cheese, made from sheep’s milk, goat’s milk, or a combination of both, is famous for its extremely high melting point.
    Read more
  • Tahini Sauce
    Tahini is a creamy paste made from ground sesame seeds and is a staple ingredient in Mediterranean and Middle East cuisines.  Tahini has a nutty flavor and can be used as the base for many s
    Read more
  • Tzatziki Sauce
    Tzatziki (pronounced tsa-TSEE-kee) is a traditional Greek cucumber-yogurt sauce made from Greek yogurt and Mediterranean herbs like dill, spiked with vinegar and finished with salt.
    Read more
  • Dolmeh
    There are many, many kinds of dolmeh in the world.
    Read more
  • Roasted Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Aleppo Pepper
    Aleppo Pepper is a beautiful, crushed pepper flake, bursting with salty, sour heat and sunny flavor.
    Read more
  • Falafel Sandwich
    Falafel Sandwiches are delicious, simple street food that are often dressed with a nutty, creamy tahini sauce and crisp, fresh vegetables, and eaten on the go.
    Read more
  • Sabich-Eggplant Sandwich
    This is an easy recipe that allows for a lot of interpretations. Cut down the amount of Harissa if you want a mellower flavor, or use green cabbage instead of red if that's what you have on hand.
    Read more
  • Sambousek with Aioli
    Sambousek is a popular street food in Egypt. It is a meat pie that falls along the lines of the South American empanada, the Asian egg roll, or the Cornish pastie.
    Read more
  • Imam Bayildi
    Imam Bayildi is a classic Turkish recipe that brings savory eggplant and sweet summer tomatoes together in one silky, vegan, baked casserole.
    Read more
  • Flatbread with Dukkah
    Dukkah is an Egyptian condiment that is a blend of spices, nuts, and herbs. It's a delicious compliment to flatbread, but it can also be eaten by itself — it's that good.
    Read more
  • Spatchcock Chicken with Za'atar
    One of our favorite spice blends is Za'atar Seasoning.
    Read more
  • Kofte Kebabs
    Kofte is an umbrella term for a style of Middle Eastern cooking that starts with ground or minced meat mixed with onions and spices.
    Read more
  • Falafel
    Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern dish, often sold by street food vendors.
    Read more
  • Chicken Shawarma
    Shawarma is a Middle Eastern dish made with very thin cuts of meat, seasoned and threaded on skewers and grilled.
    Read more
  • Baba Ghanoush
    Also known as Baba Ghanouj, Baba Ganush, Baba Ghannouj or Baba Ghannoug. Baba Ghanoush is a Middle Eastern dip made with eggplant.
    Read more
  • Homemade Hummus
    Store bought hummus is a quick and reliable go-to food that's great for an easy meal or a healthy snack, especially when you dip it in carrots or celery.
    Read more
  • Za'atar Crusted Baked Chicken
    Breading and baking chicken breasts is a delicious and health-conscious alternative to deep-fried chicken.
    Read more
  • Za'atar Spiced Meatballs
    This recipe is easy to make and delicious, which makes it a win/win according to our reckoning.
    Read more
  • Za'atar Bread with Tomatoes
    This simple bread dish is unbelievably tasty and easy, and is perfect for an appetizer or a no-cook late summer meal. We based this recipe on a traditional Lebanese dish called manakish.
    Read more

Yes!

I’m ready to join more than 30,000 food professionals and home cooks to receive news, updates, inspiration, and recipes featuring our unmatched selection of spices, chiles, and herbs, and proprietary seasoning blends.