Middle eastern recipes

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…

Tabouli

There isn't a side dish that offers a fresher taste than tabouli. The lemon, the parsley...they clean your mouth with garden fresh flavors.…

Pickled turnips

Last Thanksgiving, I went up to Portland to enjoy the holiday with a group of old friends. By Saturday, we were all stuffed and vaguely tired of…

Braised Halibut with Tomato, Capers and Olives

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

Middle Eastern Carrot and Orange Salad

A very simple but refreshing salad or sidedish comprised of grated carrots and oranges and enhanced with the…

STRAWBERRY TIRAMISU DESSERT:

Great Bread Machine Challah

The best bread machine challah recipe. A winner every time!

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.

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…

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…

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

take it from the man who knows meatballs

Grilled Lamb Kabobs

These are easy and super delicious- a heads up, you'll want to mix up the meat, kabob it and let the flavors marry in the fridge for at least 2…

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…

Toasted Couscous Pilaf

Israeli couscous makes a great hot pilaf and goes well with so many dishes. This is my husband's favorite grain side dish. I know it's more of a…