Middle Eastern Recipes

The Middle East was once the center of the spice trade, and its cuisine was practically built around those worldly flavors. Here you'll find some of the most flavorful Middle Eastern recipes. Be sure to explore our collection of Middle Eastern spices for more delicious ideas.

07.31.2004

Perfumed Basmati Rice

India Middle East Rice South Europe vegan Vegetarian

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07.31.2004

Tomato and Red Lentil Soup

Middle East North America Soup South Europe sumac vegan Vegetarian

This recipe is my attempt to create a soup similar to the one served at Reza’s restaurant. The secret ingredient is sumac. Sumac is a sour spice used almost like...

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07.26.2004

Eggplant Curry

Curry India Middle East Sauces & Curries South Europe Vegetables

I am not a big fan of eggplants, but I will always make an exception for this wonderful dish. This is a great dish to start early; your guests will...

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07.26.2004

Hot and Sour Chicken Curry

Curry India Middle East Poultry Soup

My method of cooking is 80% improvisation and 20% experience. I hardly ever measure my ingredients (the experience part), and I use whatever ingredients I have at hand (the improvisation...

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04.24.2004

Couscous Salad with Radishes and Pine Nuts

Africa Middle East Salads South Europe vegan Vegetarian

A refreshing complement to roasted or grilled meats, poultry, or fish. Most of the work can be done ahead of time, but add the radishes just before serving so they...

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03.23.2004

Pecan Rice

India Middle East North America Rice South Europe

Slightly sweet, with a subtle warmth from the curry powder, this is not curried rice. This is one of my few excursions into recipe creation from scratch (I usually adapt)...

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03.19.2004

Garam Masala Ice Cream

Desserts Ice Cream India Middle East North America South Europe

Truly an underdog ice cream. Unique and unexpected, the aromatic flavors of Garam Masala spices...

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03.18.2004

Baharat Chicken Kebabs

Barbecue & Grilling Middle East Poultry

We make these year round. Great for barbecues or for mid-winter dinners. We have been making chicken kababs in yogurt-spice marinade for years, but the Baharat spice mix makes it...

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02.26.2004

Moorish Turkey Marinade

Africa Middle East Poultry Rubs & Marinades South Europe

This is a recipe I adapted out of The Barbecue Bible by Steven Raichlen, a book I highly recommend.

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