Middle eastern dips & spreads recipes

Hummus

This is a great snack for any time of year. I personally serve it with Kalamata olives and sometimes even diced cucumber and/or bell pepper.…

Hummus

This is a refreshing middle-eastern dip or spread using fresh lemon and garnishing with garden herbs.

Garlic Hummus

Some recipes call for too much tahini. Others try too hard and call for red bell peppers or sun-dried tomatoes. I prefer to keep it simple:…

Forget the Tahini Baba Ganoush

I like to make baba this time of year with the wonderful selection of eggplants, but I don't keep tahini on hand, it can be hard to find & is…

Classic Sesame Butter Tahini

Classic Middle Eastern Tahini is made with sesame butter. Use premium organic sesame butter for the perfect nutty flavor. Healthy and delicious.

Silky Smooth Hummus with Edemame

Tips for Making Silky Smooth Hummus: For extra flavor and nutrition, make your hummus with chickpeas that…

Muhammara – Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Paste - " Kurma Dasa"

Whenever I am looking for a show-stopping vegan dip I always turn to the recipe collection of Kurma Dasa. Most…

Turkish Red Pepper & Walnut Dip

I've had this appetizer numerous times at my favorite nearby Turkish restaurant, New Kapadokia. I finally made it myself for a number of guests and…

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Two Rooms Hummous

A thick spread made from mashed chickpeas in the style of the restaurant Two Rooms. Can be served as an accompaniment with fish or used as a dip.

Artichoke Bean Hummus

Canned artichokes blended with garbanzo or white beans, tahini and citrus makes a delicious, lower calorie dip than the traditional hummus. the…

Maast-O-Khiar, Yogurt Cucumber Salad

This is served as a side dish or in the place of a salad. works great with meat or spicy dishes. If you…

Kashk Bademjoon _Eggplant Apptz.

This is an Eggplant dish with garlic, onions and mint.

Persian Maast-o-Khiar

This is a great tasting and healthy dip that works well with absolutely anything. Put it on rice, kabobs, etc. or just eat it with bread, chips, or…

Hummus

This is very quick to make and lasts for a week in the refrigerator. It's great alone with pita bread or use it in the Mediterranean Layered Spread…