Middle eastern appetizers & snacks recipes

houmous as it should be

A traditional homous recipe that captures the heart of 5.000 years of Middle Eastern culinary traditions

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…

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 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…

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…

STRAWBERRY TIRAMISU DESSERT:

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)

Pita & Lavash Chips

These are quick and easy to make. They go well with Hummus as a snack or appetizer. Serve them along side Middle Eastern dishes to add some crunch…

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…

lebanees chick pea falafel

lebanees chick pea falafel

Chicken club sandwich

Brown Mujadarrah with Tangy Yogurt

After undergoing phase two of what will hopefully be my only root canal ever, I wanted something comforting,…

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…

Warm Spiced Lentils

This is a great, heart healthy recipe that is great served over brown rice and accompanied by a salad or a coleslaw.