Rosemary-scented lentils and sausage by Kimberly Lindstrom

Best. lentils. Ever.

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…

Tabouli by Joanne

There isn't a side dish that offers a fresher taste than tabouli. The lemon, the parsley...they clean your mouth with garden fresh flavors. Healthy, filling and such a reward to have next to your favorite entree.

Pickled turnips by Chris Patil

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 food – but our friend Eric managed to revive our appetites with a creative light meal consisting entirely of homemade pickles and two kinds of fried carbs (polenta and a salty fried batter…

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.

Easy Persian Rice in a Rice Cooker by John Spottiswood

Admittedly, this doesn't capture the crunch outside of the normal method of making persian rice. But if you are just looking for a fluffy and buttery rice to serve with a stew or tagine, this works wonderfully and is super easy.

Middle Eastern Carrot and Orange Salad by Marlin Rinehart

A very simple but refreshing salad or sidedish comprised of grated carrots and oranges and enhanced with the delicate and exotic cologne fragrance of orange-flower water.

STRAWBERRY TIRAMISU DESSERT: by Amreen Khan

Great Bread Machine Challah by Chani Zarchi

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

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.

Lamb Kofte Meatballs by Farrell May Podgorsek

These little lamb meatballs are flavorful and juicy. Middle Eastern spicing gives them an unexpected flavor. Make them small for appetizers, or larger for a filling lunch or dinner. Serve them in a flatbread or pita with pomegranate sauce. You can saute these meatballs or thread them on a skewer and grill them. Be sure to make the…

OATS CHICKEN SOUP by MARIA LOURDES V. LIPARDO-AYUB

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel (Lipardo's Global Kitchen) for more recipes and future raffle draws for giveaway prizes. My family loves this soup because it's so delicious and nutritious. Oatmeal is glutten-free and rich in fiber which lowers cholesterol, stabilizes blood sugar, prevents breast cancer and other health benefits.

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

take it from the man who knows meatballs