Warm Chickpea and Greens Salad by John Spottiswood

This was also a big hit at our weekend getaway. The combination of greens, chickpeas, and sumac with lemon and fresh mint is really to die for. People went back for seconds of this salad, which is saying something given how much other good food there was!

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.

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

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.

Stuffed mushrooms w spicy pastrami filling by Chef Feiny www.feintastingfoods.com

One of my childhood favorites......I made this dish for Thanksgiving and within 5 minutes, The whole plate was empty.....

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…

Eggplant Salad by renee

This can be served as an appetizer with crackers or pita bread.

Lentil salad by Kristine Avila

I recently tried a lentil salad at La Bicyclette in Carmel and thoroughly enjoyed it and wanted to find a similar recipe. I found one on "My New Roots" and made some adjustments and it was a big hit!

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!

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.

Broccoli Casserole by Sashetta

delicious and easy casserole

Magadara Baz by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Moudardara by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Lebanese Basic

KEBBAH by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

KEBBAH