This recipe features tender lamb served over a bed of yellow rice and garnished with crunch almond and raisins. An Iraqi national dish for celebrations and gatherings.

Whether you're craving a sweet finish to your meal or just looking to treat yourself, these 25 Middle Eastern desserts will satisfy your sweet tooth beautifully.

[IMAGE] A take on Iraqi dolma, these stuffed onions with Middle Eastern flavours celebrate the humble vegetable — and put every piece of it to use. You peel the onions, then separate each layer to use as a container for the fragrant filling of rice, vegetables and herbs. Once they’re baked in a tomato-based broth, the onions become sweet, soft and melt-in-your-mouth, with a perfect amount of tartness thanks to a key ingredient: pomegranate molasses. Serve with a side salad for a warming weeknight meal. [EMBED]

Middle Eastern Orzo Soup, also known as Shorbet Lesan El Asfour, is a traditional Egyptian comfort food that’s budget-friendly, quick to make, and perfect for feeding a crowd! Serve it on its own or with your favorite sides for a warm meal the whole family will love!

Labneh is a popular Middle Eastern soft cheese made from strained yogurt. This versatile cheese can be served as part of a meal or as a quick snack.

Made with fresh veggies and warm spices, this Middle Eastern Chicken is marinated overnight and baked to juicy perfection. Serve it with all your favorite sides for a delicious, filling dinner!

There are 2 kinds of halvah -- the crumbly, nut-butter based kind, and the flour-based variety. I adapted the flour-based kind for whole grain sprouted flour.

A simple rustic Middle Eastern dip with a delicious smoky flavor. A perfect dip/appetizer that goes very well with veggie stick or toasted pita wedges.

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Maqlooba means “upside down” in Arabic! Yes, you can see how the rice is beautifully flipped over the plate! It is so flavorful and comforting Arab dish which is popular in many countries! Maqlooba is a perfect treat to celebrate any festival or occasions in your […]

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There are 2 kinds of halvah -- the crumbly, nut-butter based kind, and the flour-based variety. I adapted the flour-based kind for whole grain sprouted flour.

This tahini halva recipe is made with simple ingredients. A dense, rich sweet treat that is nut-based with so many variations. Halva is eaten as a dessert or an energy-boosting breakfast.

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Enjoy the flavors of rose and pistachio in this light Middle Eastern dessert Malabi similar to Italian Panna Cotta or pudding. You will love how easy it is to make this flavorful treat.

Umm Ali, an Egyptian dessert you can whip up at home effortlessly and make it look as if it just arrived from the royal palace. Gem studded!! All thanks to my friend Rafee of The Big Sweet Tooth for tempting me badly sometime back with Umm Ali. I must also thank you for the shout out on...Read More

A Merry Christmas to readers who celebrate it today, though the majority of Middle Eastern Christians celebrate in January. This year's reru...

Middle Eastern casserole of stuffed artichokes and zucchini cooked in tomato sauce. These ground beef stuffed artichokes have many variations in the Arab world.

Chicken thighs and rice are cooked with delicious Middle Eastern spices, in one pot, and topped with a savory tahini yogurt sauce.

Ground walnuts are one of only four ingredients in these quick and easy Persian walnut cookies, which are popular sweets for celebrating Nowruz. The cookies are deliciously chewy on the inside and a bit crispy around the edges. Since they keep well for over a week, they're perfect for making ahead of time.

A far easier way to make maamoul- in convenient bar form! This recipe is absolutely delicious, and will satisfy any maamoul craving you have with the fraction of the time and work!

Celebrate Middle Eastern and North African Heritage Month at these delicious Austin restaurants.

At the heart of Persian cuisine lies a profound respect for the bounty of nature, with each dish celebrating the union of carefully selected ingredients, meticulously prepared and artfully combined. It is a cuisine that transcends mere sustenance, elevating the act of dining to a realm of sensory indulgence and shared communal experience.

A popular in Middle Easters green soup that can be made in many different ways but the most famous is the Egyptian Molokhia. Join me and I will show you all the tips and tricks for making the best Egyptian Molokhia ever.

The third Palermo shirt presented by PUMA for the 2024/25 season features a vintage logo designed by Pietro Gratton and a patter that pays homage to Maghreb and Middle Eastern art and architecture. Find out more.

Turkish Asure topped with crushed walnuts, currants, lemon & fresh pomegranate. Erin ([email protected]) Sharing this traditional Turkish dessert called aşure/ashure or Noah's Ark pudding to anyone regardless of race, culture, and belief...

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