Middle eastern recipes costing less than $2.0 per serving

Tomato Rice Pilaf

This originated as a Lebanese dish that my mom always used to make, I tweaked it a bit adding tomatoes and mint and leaving out the meat that it…

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…

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…

Rosemary-scented lentils and sausage

Best. lentils. Ever.

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…

Great Bread Machine Challah

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

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…

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…

FRUIT YOGURT DRINK

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel (Lipardo's Global Kitchen) for more recipes and future raffle draws for giveaway prizes. It is a very refreshing…

Tabbouleh Salad

A refreshing, low calorie, garlicky, tasty bulgur salad.

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…

Middle Eastern Spinach Salad

Spiced pork medallions with cranberries

Savory, tasty pork medallions with a sweet touch of cranberries.

Six-Spice Lamb Burgers with Garlic-Mint Aioli on Brioche

Even non-lamb lovers will love this!