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.

Moudardara by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Lebanese Basic

Magadara Baz by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Bulgur Pilaf by Salad Foodie

Faster and easier to cook than rice, bulgur is a grain to consider for making pilaf. High in fiber and low in fat makes this side dish a healthful choice. Easily converts to vegetarian by omitting the chicken broth. (Medium to large grind bulgur will be best for this recipe.)

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…

iranian kabab by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

iranian kabab

Hummus & Greek Salad by Padma Priya Manikam

I decided to go healthy one night and went Arabic and Greek! Some of you may be familiar with hummus which is made from chick peas and the latter is pretty simple using feta cheese and lots of other fresh produce. Both are to be eaten with kubus (pita bread). The Greek salad was inspired by a book titled Vegetarian by Love Food.

Arab Flatbread (Manakeesh) for Pizza and More by myra byanka

I happened upon this recipe from "The Arab Table," and by accident discovered it makes a terrific, super-thin pizza dough, but only make it if you like the type of dough that bakes to an almost cracker consistency. My oven only goes to 500 degrees, and I can't find my baking stone, but it turned out great, like it came from a…

KEBBAH by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

KEBBAH

Broccoli Casserole by Sashetta

delicious and easy casserole

Persian Style Baked Herb Omelet - "Healing Foods for Special Diets" by The Blender Girl

This omelet will rock your world! I found this recipe in a fantastic book called Healing Foods, that is sadly, no longer in print. Baked omelets are so quick and easy; and very low maintenance, in comparison with their stove top counterparts, who…

Grandma's Matzah Brie by Chef Feiny www.feintastingfoods.com

A sweet, savory, & Colorado recipe for Passover or anytime. Use softened Matzahs w/ eggs & seasoning for the savory type, or sugar, cinnamon, & fruit for the sweetened variety. Use Hebrew National salami and experience the midwest flavor. Always a favorite, anytime!

Kebbe120 pieces by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Kebbe 120 pieces

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

Kebbe Neyyah Baz (Raw Meat)

Warm Spiced Lentils by Terri Maikkula

This is a great, heart healthy recipe that is great served over brown rice and accompanied by a salad or a coleslaw.