Kid friendly Middle eastern recipes

Tabouli

This is a quick and fresh dish that is good all year round. I love to serve it with pita chips.

Homemade Grilled Flatbread

I couldn't find any authentic pita bread or other flat bread at my local grocery store, so I decided to try grilling my own. It turned out to be…

Grilled Steak with Israeli - North African BBQ Rub

Almost nothing tastes better on steak or lamb that is thick enough to slice than an Israeli or North African…

Easy Persian Rice in a Rice Cooker

Admittedly, this doesn't capture the crunch outside of the normal method of making persian rice. But if you…

Lentils, rice and fried onions (Mujadarrah)

This is a tasty and healthy side dish that goes well with just about anything. It's filling without being too…

Beef Koobideh

Persian spiced meatball. These are incredible. Ground Sumac flavors these meatballs with a citrus zing. Simple to make and so flavorful. They will…

Nuts for BAKLAVA phyllo pastry -

Snacking on nuts by the park highlighted my desire to try making Baklava my way. Flaky pastry phyllo layered…

OATMEAL CHICKEN SOUP

My family loves this soup because it's so delicious and nutritious. Oatmeal is glutten-free and rich in fiber which lowers cholesterol, stabilizes…

SHAKSHUKA (ARABIAN EGG OMELET)

I love Middle Eastern food. It's so delicate and exotic. Our Arabian neighbors used to send us food on different occasions. This dish is one of my…

Rice with Sour Cherries (Albalu Polo)

Rice with Sour Cherries, known in Iran as Albalu Polow is a favorite of just about any child. Who doesn't like…

Persian Style Baked Herb Omelet - "Healing Foods for Special Diets"

This omelet will rock your world! I found this recipe in a fantastic book…

mini pita bread

Mini pita bread....

Lamb Kofte Meatballs

These little lamb meatballs are flavorful and juicy. Middle Eastern spicing gives them an unexpected flavor. Make them small for appetizers, or…

Moroccan Style Lamb with Eggplant

This is another great recipe from the best of the San Francisco Chronicle. The combination of the lamb and…

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus