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How to Make Chicken Shawarma in Just 22 Minutes

Make our oven-roasted shawarma-spiced chicken pitas in just 22 minutes.

Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Pita

This quick-cooking version of the street-food favorite features chicken that is crisp on the outside yet moist and juicy on the inside.

Falafel Mushroom Loaf

This hearty meatless loaf combines earthy wild mushrooms with classic falafel spices.

Eat Hummus for Dinner

Turn your favorite dip into a satisfying meal with these 5 topping ideas.

Baked Pasta With Merguez and Harissa-Spiked Sauce

We stole your nonna's ziti and took it on a self-discovery tour of Middle Eastern flavors. Sorry—it doesn't want to come home.

6 Middle Eastern-Inspired Recipes for the Weekend

Let's break out the exotic spices.

Spiced Green Tahini Sauce

If you don't have both spices, it's okay to omit one or the other.

Shredded Cabbage Salad With Pomegranate and Tomatoes

You can stuff this slawlike salad inside your pita, or eat it on its own.

Fresh Herb Falafel

Make your next party a falafel party with this irresistible recipe.

Cookbook Review: Michael Solomonov's Zahav

Chef Michael Solomonov's un-cheffy restaurant book will teach you to make a mean hummus while embracing the many cuisines of Israel.

Israeli-Style Hummus

Make this super luscious hummus and you'll never go back to store-bought.

The Breakfast Food That Makes Meat More Tender

The same aspects of yogurt that make it delicious also make it an amazing meat tenderizer.

A New Way to Eat Yogurt for Breakfast

It's time to take yogurt beyond fruit and granola.

Crispy Curry-Roasted Chickpeas

These spicy and crunchy chickpeas make a crowd-pleasing snack to serve with cocktails.

Corn and Fregola with Grilled Halloumi Cheese

If this were our party, we'd get all the grilling out of the way early in the day and toss this Mediterranean fantasy of a salad together in our caftans.

Cabbage and Carrot Slaw with Walnut-Za'atar Pesto

The usual slaw suspects get a modern upgrade thanks to a salty-cheesy walnut pesto.

Creamy Tahini Sauce, Three Ways

Serve this ultra-creamy tahini sauce with grilled meats or roasted vegetables, or use it as a base for a silky avocado dip or an herby salad dressing.

3 Ways to Master Weeknight Middle Eastern Cooking

It's a heck of a lot easier than you might think.
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