The Middle East and North Africa

Middle Eastern Appetizers and Snacks

moroccan carrot dip
saganaki
zalaabeh
muhammara
bean and sesame seed spread
labanee
ginger coffee
ginger coffee
fatayer
harira

Middle Eastern Salads and Dressings

turkish roasted eggplant salad
cucumber salad with mint
tabbouleh
tabuli
spicy eggplant salad
onion and tomato salad
avocado and grapefruit salad
cracked wheat and parsley salad
israeli eggplant salad
middle eastern yogurt salad
orange salad with onions and olives
tomato and green pepper salad

Middle Eastern Soups and Stews

wheat soup
iraqi pomegranate soup
cold yogurt-cucumber soup
israeli fruit soup
moroccan tomato soup

Middle Eastern Main Dish Meats

ground lamb kabobs
kashmiri lamb meatballs
stuffed meat loaf
qady qooda
spicy grilled steak
skewered lamb and vegetables
lamb tagine with dates
moroccan brisket with olives, tomatoes, onions and preserved lemons
pork with coriander

Middle Eastern Poultry

farareej mashwi
cajaj bel laban
chicken with golden pilaf
afghan chicken kabobs
chicken shawerma
chicken with olives
fesenjun
middle eastern grilled chicken
moroccan lemon chicken
pot-bottom crust with chicken

Middle Eastern Main Dish Seafood

samak tahini
perch baked with sesame seed
fish with cumin paste
middle eastern sea bass
middle eastern shrimp
tarator sauce

Middle Eastern Grain and Rice Dishes

bulgur pilaf with tomatoes
golden rice cake
armenian noodles and rice
mulhammar
seneyat macarona bel-laban
cinnamon rice
couscous
cracked wheat pilaf
mhallabiyyi

Middle Eastern Vegetable Dishes

falafel
kosheree
fava bean rounds
spinach pies
gananch lupia
lentil and vegetable stew
fatayer bisabanikh
imam bayaldi
imam bayaldi
cheese-stuffed eggplant
honeyed carrots
lebanese cabbage rolls
moroccan garbanzo beans with raisins
moroccan herbed olives
spicy cabbage
mahsi

Middle Eastern Breads

lavash
turkish bread rings
pita
arabic bread
lebanese flat bread
orange pistachio date bread
pocket bread

Middle Eastern Preserves and Condiments

sharaab al ward
atter
middle eastern fig jam
preserved lemons
rose jam
middle eastern spice mix
quince syrup
tell kadahif

Middle Eastern Desserts

barazeh
black rice pudding
custard with cardamom rose water
eish al-saraya
halvah
halvah
katayef
lebanese rice pudding
melfoof
moroccan preserved lemons
nammoura
persian apple dessert
persian rice pudding
sliced oranges in syrup
sliced oranges with dates