
What Is a Black Lime and How Do You Make It?
Tangy, intense and versatile, black limes are a secret ingredient to Middle Eastern cuisine that is making a splash right now.

10 Middle Eastern Chefs and Food Writers You Need to Know
Middle Eastern chefs and food writers are responsible for many of the flavors and dishes we've come to know and...

Falafel
Falafel is a common street food in the Middle East. They are gluten free, crunchy on the outside, tender on...

10 Middle Eastern Cookbook Titles We Recommend
This collection of cookbooks is your window into the beautiful world of Middle Eastern cooking. The list includes books with...

What Is Tabouli and How Do I Make It?
What is tabouli, you ask? This easy-to-make grain salad is about to earn a permanent place in your recipe rolodex.

What Is Sumac? Learn More About This Mediterranean Spice
Prized for the sharp citrusy flavor it brings to dishes, sumac has been used around the world for thousands of...

Shakshuka Breakfast Pizza
I turned traditional shakshuka into a fun morning pizza. Its sweet, spicy and crunchy ingredients make it perfect for morning,...

Spicy Peruvian Potato Soup
This robust Peruvian soup (known there as locro de papa) has the comfort of potatoes and the warming spiciness of...

Pressure Cooker Chicken with Raisins and Capers
Capers, golden raisins and fresh basil give this dish a sweetly savory flavor. And what's even better than that? The...

Baklava Thumbprint Cookies
The topping on my sister-in-law's peach cobbler was so delicious that I asked for the recipe; then I decided to...

Slow-Simmered Chicken with Raisins, Capers and Basil
Capers, golden raisins and fresh basil give this dish a sweetly savory flavor. And what's better than that? The kids...

Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
In our new cookbook “The Kitchen Decoded,” we include tabbouleh salad because it's super simple and filling. Try red quinoa...

Buttery Rhubarb Baklava
I like to take treats to my co-workers at the nursery/gift shop where I work. When rhubarb season arrives, I...

Baklava
Baklava is a traditional Middle Eastern pastry made with flaky phyllo dough, chopped nuts and sweet honey. This dessert is...

Beef Kabob Spinach Salad
I found this easy recipe many years ago, and we never grow tired of it. I like to serve this...

Lehmejun (Armenian Pizza)
This pizza-style recipe came from my friend Ruby's mom, who is a crazy-good cook. I added my own flair and...

Honey Nut & Cream Cheese Baklava
I love serving impressive desserts that look like you spent hours in the kitchen when, in reality, they're really easy...