PERSIAN KUFTEH BERENJI by Linda Tay Esposito

Big balls of aromatic fresh herbs, rice, beef and lamb. It's a whole meal by itself. Adding dairy to meatballs make them tender. The Advieh is a Persian spice mix of cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, cloves and rose petals.

Two Rooms Hummous by Matthew Crabbe

A thick spread made from mashed chickpeas in the style of the restaurant Two Rooms. Can be served as an accompaniment with fish or used as a dip.

Ahmad's Tabouli Salad by Salad Foodie

There are many versions of Tabouli around, but this recipe was introduced to me by a young man from Lebonon who lived with us for a while. Several times a year the craving for this salad comes over me and I get the chopping board out! This recipe makes a large batch but I always give bowls of it away to friends and family, as…

Braised Halibut with Tomato, Capers and Olives by Janet Ciel

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

Sumac couscous salad with lemon vinaigrette by Hoss Zare

a lively couscous salad with delicious vinaigrette

Israeli Couscous Salad by kirsten's kitchen

This is a great salad, it keeps well in the fridge. Make a big batch and take it to work for lunches.

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

take it from the man who knows meatballs

Kebbe Neyyah Baz (Raw Meat) by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Kebbe Neyyah Baz (Raw Meat)

iranian kabab by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

iranian kabab

Hummus, Spinach and Tomato Sandwich by Salad Foodie

Hummus makes a smooth and tasty sandwich spread. Add sautéed spinach and fresh tomatoes for a wholesome and hearty vegetarian meal. We like to use Chef Frosted Flaker's hummus recipe (see "Useful Links" below) for this.

Bulgur and Bean Salad by Salad Foodie

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 it lends to recipes. I always keep #2 medium grind bulgur on hand whenever tabbouleh, pilaf or salads such as this beckon me. To enjoy the best array of flavors this salad has to offer,…

Chickpea 'Hummus' style spread or dip by Foodessa

Alfresco in your garden or terrasse with a few spreads and dips. For a dedicated post on more spreads and dips plus Montreal's best Summer terrasses...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2016/06/montreal-terrasses-along-spreads-and.html

samaka hara by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

samaka hara

Middle Eastern Spinach Salad by Brett Ede

lebanees chick pea falafel by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

lebanees chick pea falafel