Crispy Falafel with Yogurt by Keli Calderon

Moroccan Style Lamb with Eggplant by John Spottiswood

This is another great recipe from the best of the San Francisco Chronicle. The combination of the lamb and eggplant with the rich and wonderful lemon infused sauce is just amazing. Meaty lamb shanks or leg meat are cooked in aromatic liquid before being roasted over slices of eggplant. I think the original recipe over weighted the…

Shakshuka by Mary Callan

A wonderful Israeli dish of eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce, topped with feta cheese and fresh herbs.

Lamb and Beans by renee

Lamb and Bean Stew

vegetable patties by renee

Delicious as a side dish with any main course.

Bulgur Salad (Tabbouleh) by Bob Vincent

This is a different take on Tabbouleh. Many recipes include Mint with the Parsley. I have included Middle Eastern spices and Feta cheese instead which make for a more substantial salad. After assembly the salad is best if refrigerated for several hours so flavors can meld before service. Parsley is key, so use plenty. I have cut…

baba ganough by neha mathur

A smoky dip made with aubergine...

Hummus by neha mathur

A creamy dip made with chick peas...

mini pita bread by neha mathur

Mini pita bread....

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…

Pomegranate Glaze by Farrell May Podgorsek

This glaze is fabulous on grilled lamb or beef. It is especially good with Middle Eastern flavored recipes. You can use some to marinate your lamb, and serve additional on the side. If you cannot find pomegranate syrup or molasses you can use pomegranate juice and boil it down until it is thickened and becomes syrupy.

Beef Koobideh by Farrell May Podgorsek

Persian spiced meatball. These are incredible. Ground Sumac flavors these meatballs with a citrus zing. Simple to make and so flavorful. They will be a hit anytime. Make the meat mixture ahead of time and refrigerate the meatballs after placing on skewers until they are cold. These are best if you can prepare the meat mixture a day…

Chicken Shawarma made at home! by poorvi

Chicken Shawarma is a popular Middle Eastern dish. Marinated chicken chunks are mounted on a large rotating skewer and then roasted slowly to perfection against a gas burning grill & stuffed into bread along with french fries, onion & tomatos.

Simplified Chicken Kabsa - Arabic Rice Dish by Just As Delish

Kabsa is an Arabic favorite rice dish popular in many Gulf countries such as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates. Because Kabsa is really delicious, it became famous dish in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Egypt This is a chicken version of the Kabsa recipe, Shannon's SIMPLIFIED version :) The traditional…

Kofta Korma by Korinna

indian meatballs. I make them in my tagine. If i want to stick to indian i serve them with basmati rice and a naan bread but if you feel for morocco, serve them with couscous and fresh salad :-)