Middle Eastern

Herby, tangy, nutty, and slightly salty, this Middle Eastern blend of herbs and spices elevates every dish it touches

People usually know tahdig as the layer of crispy rice at the bottom of the pot; however, potato tahdig may get you even more fans.

Put the chicken in this lemony, garlic-loaded marinade now so you can make kebabs as soon as the weekend rolls around.

This seven-spice blend is typical of Lebanese cooking and full of dimension. Try it on chicken or pork chops too.

If you don’t have a grill or a gas stovetop, you can broil the eggplants in the oven, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.

This vibrant dip of toasted walnuts and roasted red peppers pairs perfectly well with fresh pita bread.

This creamy, crunchy breakfast dish also pairs well with vegetables, fish, or lamb come dinnertime. The canned chickpeas pick up some flavor from a quick simmer with garlic.

This salad is crunchy, herby, cooling, and refreshing. To add some heat between bites, serve fresh green chiles for nibbling alongside.

Get all the flavors of falafel with crispy roasted chickpeas, crunchy crouton-like pita chips, crisp cucumber, and a lemon-tahini dressing.

Here the garlic- and lemon-infused pan dripping are mixed into a citrusy za’atar oil and spooned over the fall-apart meat.

Salt and bittersweet chocolate lend a savory, sophisticated edge to this typically saccharine-sweet dessert.

At Maydān the lamb shoulder is cooked sous vide until meltingly tender and then finished in the hearth until crisp and golden brown. We adapted their recipe for the oven to similar effect.

When all the flavors meld, the dried mint blooms and transforms this dish into a refreshing slaw that pairs well with fatty cuts of meat.

This is the condiment version of those summer sandals you want to wear with everything. It goes with sandwiches, crunchy vegetables, and chips.

Top shallow bowls of hummus with crispy spiced beef and fresh tomato salad for an easy, protein-filled dinner.

This bright-green combination of lemon and mint is found on tables throughout the Middle East.