Recipes

Lamb Kibbeh, The Best Kibbeh

LAMB KIBBEH, THE BEST KIBBEH Lamb kibbeh is an amazing dish from the Middle East, very common in Armenia, Syria, and Lebanon. Some compare it to meatballs, and some others think that they are more ...

Chicken Tandoori

CHICKEN TANDOORI, FROM THE MONGOL EMPIRE TO YOUR MOUTH Tandoori chicken is a very spicy roast chicken recipe. Whose origins date back to the Mongol Empire. Although this dish has had a very importa...

Maqluba

The maqluba or maqlube is a typical Palestinian dish, better known in the western world, as Arabic paella. It may not be possible to construct a description in words that do it justice. The combina...

Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce

If you are looking for a delicious recipe for the weekend that will not take more time to prepare, consider Lamb meatballs with Yogurt sauce.   Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce: A Luscious Dish tha...

PIYAZ, THE PERSIAN SUMMER SALAD

Definitely, gastronomy is defined by the availability of food and the local climate. People throughout history have learned to use the same ingredient in different ways, depending on the climate. P...

ABGOOSHT, MILLENNIAL PERSIAN STEW

Abgoosht is a stew that has been in Middle Eastern cuisine for thousands of years. This stew is prepared with: lamb bones, chickpeas, white beans, potatoes, tomatoes, paprika, and spices. It is a t...

MAAMOULS

Maamouls are the most common cookies in the Middle East. And talking about the Maamoul is something that is worth it. They are a dessert full of flavor, tradition, and history. Culturally they are ...

EZO GELIN: THE BRIDE'S SOUP

Soups are very special in Turkish gastronomy. The habit of dining on soups is transversal to all social classes. That is, rich and poor people tend to dine with soups. In this article, we will tell...

EXOTIC BEVERAGE BASED ON YOGURT: AYRAN

Ayran is an exotic drink, typical of the Middle East, especially Turkey. But appreciated in all the territories that belonged to the Ottoman Empire. This refreshing drink is a mixture of yogurt, wa...

PILAF RICE

Pilaf, more than a recipe, is a culinary technique. That consists of cooking rice in broths with meat and vegetables. There are many recipes of oriental cuisine, and the Middle East based on this p...