Middle Eastern Cuisine Guides
Curious about the cuisines of the Middle East? Read our guides and essays to deepen your knowledge of Middle Eastern food history, cooking techniques, ingredients, and more.
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Know Your Tahini: The Many Sides of a Sesame Powerhouse
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When Family is Far, Food Offers a Sense of Belonging During Ramadan
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The 25 Best Things I Ate in Israel
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Serious Entertaining: Israeli Breakfast
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A Time of Plenty: Celebrating Nowruz in America
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Ka’ak, and the Case for the Ancient Arabic Origins of the Bagel
Explore Middle Eastern Cuisines
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A Visit to Dubai's Fish Souk
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Serious Entertaining: A Middle Eastern-Inspired Feast
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All About Labaneh
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Khorovats (Armenian Shish Kebabs)
Losh Kebabs (Armenian Grilled Meat Patties)
Armenian-Style Rice Pilaf
Ganach Lupia (Armenian Braised Green Beans)
Lavash Triangles Recipe
Harissa (Armenian Wheat and Chicken Porridge)
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Lavash (Armenian Flatbread)
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Borek (Armenian Spinach and Cheese Turnovers)
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Sini Manti (Armenian Baked Lamb Manti) Recipe
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"Armenian" Pizza With Spiced Lamb Sausage, Armenian String Cheese, and Sumac
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Gata (Armenian Coffee Cake)
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Eetch (Armenian Bulgur, Tomato, and Herb Salad)
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How to Stock a Persian Pantry
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Baklava and Beyond: 12 Turkish Sweets You Should Know
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How to Stock a Turkish Pantry: Flavorful Ingredients Worth Seeking Out
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A Tasting Tour of Sunnyside's Top-Notch Turkish and Lebanese Food
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Destination, Jersey: The Wonderful Turkish Food of Paterson, NJ
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My 16 Favorite Foods in Istanbul
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Menemen (Turkish-Style Scrambled Eggs With Tomatoes, Onions, and Chilies) Recipe
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Adana Kebabs (Ground Lamb Kebabs) Recipe
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Bruce Aidells' Turkish Pomegranate-Glazed Lamb Shoulder Chops and Carrots
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Ka'ak al Quds
Mansaf
Maftool
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Serious Eats' Halal Cart-Style Chicken and Rice With White Sauce
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Traditional Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce) Recipe
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The Best Baba Ganoush Recipe
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Homemade Pita Bread Recipe
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Chicken and Lentil Stew With Tomatoes and Onions Recipe
Maqlubeh Recipe
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Msakhan (Palestinian Flatbreads With Onion, Sumac, and Spiced Roast Chicken)
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Taboon
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Shurabet el Eid (Holiday Soup) Recipe
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North African Tuna and Rice Salad Recipe
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Labaniyeh bil Ruz (Garlicky Yogurt and Rice Porridge) Recipe
Qidreh
Kafta bi Bandora (Palestinian Ground Meat Patties in Tomato Sauce)
Dawali
Hashweh
Salata Falahiyeh (Palestinian or Farmers Salad) Recipe
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Easy, Herb-Packed Falafel Recipe
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8 Ways to Use Tahini
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Sabich Sandwiches (Pitas With Eggplant, Eggs, Hummus, and Tahini) Recipe
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Zhug (Yemenite Hot Sauce With Cilantro and Parsley) Recipe
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Kanafeh (Middle Eastern Cheese and Phyllo Dessert) Recipe
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Mejadra From 'Jerusalem'
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Basic Hummus Recipe from Ottolenghi's 'Jerusalem'
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Tahini Sauce With Garlic and Lemon Recipe
The Best Smooth Hummus Recipe
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Hummus Masabacha (Hummus With Whole Chickpeas) Recipe
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The Secrets to the Best Easy Homemade Falafel | The Food Lab
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Preserved Lemons Recipe
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Spicy Ful Medames (Fava Beans) With Olive Oil and Chile Recipe
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Stuffed Eggplant with Lamb and Pine Nuts from 'Jerusalem'
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Tabbouleh Salad Recipe