Middle Eastern
How to Make Chicken Shawarma in Just 22 Minutes
Make our oven-roasted shawarma-spiced chicken pitas in just 22 minutes.
By Rhoda Boone
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.
By Rhoda Boone
Falafel Mushroom Loaf
This hearty meatless loaf combines earthy wild mushrooms with classic falafel spices.
By Katherine Sacks
Eat Hummus for Dinner
Turn your favorite dip into a satisfying meal with these 5 topping ideas.
By Anna Stockwell
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.
By Chris Morocco
6 Middle Eastern-Inspired Recipes for the Weekend
Let's break out the exotic spices.
By Sheela Prakash
Spiced Green Tahini Sauce
If you don't have both spices, it's okay to omit one or the other.
By Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich
Shredded Cabbage Salad With Pomegranate and Tomatoes
You can stuff this slawlike salad inside your pita, or eat it on its own.
By Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich
Fresh Herb Falafel
Make your next party a falafel party with this irresistible recipe.
By Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich
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.
By Paula Forbes
Kale, Apple, Walnut and Sumac Onion Tabbouleh
By Michael Solomonov
Israeli-Style Hummus
Make this super luscious hummus and you'll never go back to store-bought.
By Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook
The Breakfast Food That Makes Meat More Tender
The same aspects of yogurt that make it delicious also make it an amazing meat tenderizer.
By Tommy Werner
A New Way to Eat Yogurt for Breakfast
It's time to take yogurt beyond fruit and granola.
By Anna Stockwell
Crispy Curry-Roasted Chickpeas
These spicy and crunchy chickpeas make a crowd-pleasing snack to serve with cocktails.
By Anna Stockwell
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.
By Alison Roman
Cabbage and Carrot Slaw with Walnut-Za'atar Pesto
The usual slaw suspects get a modern upgrade thanks to a salty-cheesy walnut pesto.
By Ari Kolender
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.
By Rhoda Boone
3 Ways to Master Weeknight Middle Eastern Cooking
It's a heck of a lot easier than you might think.
By Matt Duckor