Middle eastern recipes added by professional chefs

PERSIAN KUFTEH BERENJI

Big balls of aromatic fresh herbs, rice, beef and lamb. It's a whole meal by itself. Adding dairy to meatballs make them tender. The Advieh is…

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.

Ahmad's Tabouli Salad

There are many versions of Tabouli around, but this recipe was introduced to me by a young man from Lebonon who lived with us for a while. Several…

Braised Halibut with Tomato, Capers and Olives

This is a Mediterranean seafood dish, which is impressive to serve and very low fat.

Sumac couscous salad with lemon vinaigrette

a lively couscous salad with delicious vinaigrette

Israeli Couscous Salad

This is a great salad, it keeps well in the fridge. Make a big batch and take it to work for lunches.

Hoss Zare's meatballs with harissa-honey-pomegranate glaze

take it from the man who knows meatballs

Kebbe Neyyah Baz (Raw Meat)

Kebbe Neyyah Baz (Raw Meat)

iranian kabab

iranian kabab

Hummus, Spinach and Tomato Sandwich

Hummus makes a smooth and tasty sandwich spread. Add sautéed spinach and fresh tomatoes for a wholesome and…

Bulgur and Bean Salad

Bulgur is classified as a whole grain and makes a healthy and satisfying vegetarian meal or a side to grilled meats. We like the light nutty flavor…

Chickpea 'Hummus' style spread or dip

Alfresco in your garden or terrasse with a few spreads and dips. For a dedicated post on more spreads and…

samaka hara

samaka hara

Middle Eastern Spinach Salad

lebanees chick pea falafel

lebanees chick pea falafel