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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. There are certainly some notable and beloved Middle Eastern chiles that 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.

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Shkmeruli
    I just want to get this out of the way as quickly as possible, and end everyone’s suspense: Spatchcocking is a fantastic way to cook chicken!
  • Roasted Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Aleppo Pepper
    Aleppo Pepper is a beautiful, crushed pepper flake, bursting with salty, sour heat and sunny flavor.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Imam Bayildi
    Imam Bayildi is a classic Turkish recipe that brings savory eggplant and sweet summer tomatoes together in one silky, vegan, baked casserole.
  • Spatchcock Chicken with Za'atar
    One of our favorite spice blends is Za'atar Seasoning.
  • 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.
  • Falafel
    Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern dish, often sold by street food vendors.
  • Chicken Shawarma
    Shawarma is a Middle Eastern dish made with very thin cuts of meat, seasoned and threaded on skewers and grilled.
  • 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.
  • Za'atar Crusted Baked Chicken
    Breading and baking chicken breasts is a delicious and health-conscious alternative to deep-fried chicken.
  • Za'atar Spiced Meatballs
    This recipe is easy to make and delicious, which makes it a win/win according to our reckoning.
  • 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.

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