Middle Eastern Recipes

Explore the rich flavors of Middle Eastern recipes—from savory mains to sweet desserts. Bake fluffy homemade pita bread, serve a fragrant chicken maqluba, enjoy golden falafel, and end with sticky-sweet baklava.

These dishes use iconic Middle Eastern ingredients like spices, olive oil, tahini, and fresh herbs. From cozy dinners and hearty mains to flavorful side dishes and classic Middle Eastern desserts, this collection is packed with easy, authentic recipes for every occasion.

    Best Homemade Hummus | Creamy and Authentic

    Best Homemade Hummus | Creamy and Authentic

    By 10 mins
    5 from 1 vote

    As a Middle Easterner who grew up on hummus, my homemade hummus recipe with dried chickpeas is near and dear to my heart. It’s something I’ve made…

    Easy Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe (Authentic Dolma)

    Easy Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe (Authentic Dolma)

    By 30 mins
    5 from 1 vote

    Add some Middle Eastern flair to your table with my easy Stuffed Grape Leaves recipe. Also known as “Dolmas,” these dippable meat-and-rice-stuffed wraps are perfect for game…

    Stuffed Onions with Beef and Rice

    Stuffed Onions with Beef and Rice

    By 30 mins
    5 from 1 vote

    My beef and rice Stuffed Onions recipe has the perfect balance of tangy, sweet and savory flavors with a delightfully starchy, meaty, melt-in-your-mouth consistency. If you’re looking…

    Quick and Easy Tahini Sauce Recipe

    Quick and Easy Tahini Sauce Recipe

    By 5 mins
    5 from 1 vote

    Drizzle and dip your way to a tastier meal with my bright, nutty Lemon Tahini Sauce recipe! This fantastically versatile condiment is made with just 4 simple…

    Fluffy Homemade Pita Bread (3 Easy Cooking Methods) 

    Fluffy Homemade Pita Bread (3 Easy Cooking Methods) 

    By 20 mins
    5 from 3 votes

    My tried-and-true Homemade Pita Bread recipe shows you 3 easy methods for making perfectly soft, fluffy, and stuffable flatbreads—in the oven, on the stovetop, and using a…

    Dubai Chocolate Tart Recipe

    Dubai Chocolate Tart Recipe

    By 30 mins
    5 from 5 votes

    In this recipe, I’m taking the trending Dubai chocolate bar and turning it into something even better: a decadent Dubai Chocolate Tart filled with pistachio and kataifi.…

    Tabbouleh Salad Recipe

    Tabbouleh Salad Recipe

    By 15 mins
    5 from 1 vote

    When it comes to refreshing and healthy salads, few dishes are as beloved as this Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad. This iconic salad, traditionally made with fresh parsley, mint,…

    Meat Stuffed Figs Recipe

    Meat Stuffed Figs Recipe

    By 1 hr 15 mins

    Figs stuffed with meat – this dish is very unique, beautiful, colorful and delicious. Stuffed figs are perfect dish for festive meals, weekends and holidays. MEAT STUFFED…

    Chicken Maqluba Recipe | Upside Down Rice

    Chicken Maqluba Recipe | Upside Down Rice

    By 20 mins
    5 from 4 votes

    Maqluba is a traditional Middle Eastern dish featuring layers of rice, meat/chicken, and vegetables, cooked together and then inverted to create an impressive and flavorful upside-down presentation.…

    Easy Baklava Rolls Recipe – Crispy Greek Saragli with Three Nuts

    Easy Baklava Rolls Recipe – Crispy Greek Saragli with Three Nuts

    By 30 mins
    5 from 2 votes

    Golden, crisp, and dripping with sweet syrup, Rolled Baklava (a.k.a. saragli) is a beautiful, buttery Middle Eastern dessert. Imagine all the rich, nutty, and flaky goodness of…

    Classic Fattoush Salad Recipe

    Classic Fattoush Salad Recipe

    By 15 mins
    5 from 1 vote

    Have you ever tried Fattoush salad? If you haven’t, add this recipe do your do to list. This Fattoush salad is authentic Lebanese recipe, that is made…

    Easy Maamoul Recipe

    Easy Maamoul Recipe

    By 4 hrs
    5 from 5 votes

    This easy maamoul recipe will guide you to making authentic, melt-in-your-mouth Middle Eastern cookies. Made with a semolina dough and filled with pistachios or dates, these classic…