Middle Eastern Recipes
Discover delicious middle eastern recipes! From traditional dishes to modern interpretations, we've got everything you need to create authentic middle eastern meals at home.
Chicken Shawarma
This Middle Eastern chicken shawarma is a flavor explosion that’ll have your kitchen smelling like a street food market! Juicy chicken thighs are marinated in a bold mix of warm spices, then grilled or pan-seared to charred perfection. Wrap it up in soft flatbread with creamy yogurt sauce, crisp lettuce, and tomatoes for a meal that’s perfect for sharing. It’s quick, make-ahead friendly, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
One Skillet Chicken Shawarma and Rice Pilaf
This one-pan meal is a brilliant combination of two of my favorite Middle Eastern foods: flavorful chicken shawarma and fragrant rice pilaf. While not an authentic shawarma cooked on a rotisserie, this version captures the classic flavors and is a cinch to make in a single skillet. The chicken roasts on top of the rice, infusing it with delicious juices, resulting in a comforting and incredibly flavorful meal.
Fattoush With Crunchy Flatbread Ribbons
This is my take on the classic Middle Eastern fattoush salad, made special with a generous pile of crunchy flatbread ribbons—which is everyone's favorite part! The salad is light and refreshing, with a zesty lemon dressing that gets an extra kick from sumac and the warm flavor of paprika. This recipe is a fantastic side dish for 4 or a light meal for 2.
Pide – Turkish Flat Bread / Pizza
This recipe is a game-changer, helping you create a pide that rivals the best you can find in Turkey. The result is a perfect balance of a pillowy soft interior and a deliciously crispy base, all generously topped with your favorite ingredients. This recipe makes two large pide, each about 40 cm (16 inches) long, serving as a hearty meal for two or a satisfying dish for three.
Fish Koftas
These succulent fish koftas bring the vibrant flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine to your table, blending tender white fish with aromatic spices and creamy Danish feta. Shaped into skewers and pan-seared to golden perfection, they’re served with a refreshing minted yogurt sauce and pair beautifully with a jeweled rice pilaf or simple basmati rice. Perfect for a quick yet impressive meal, these koftas are a delightful twist on traditional lamb koftas.