Middle Eastern-Inspired Dishes

Traditional Israeli Red Schug (sometimes spelled zhug zhoug or skhug) is a spicy, dried or fresh red and green chili sauce from Yemen, widely used in Yemeni and broader Middle …

Making shakshuka with fresh tomatoes is a game-changer. While canned tomatoes provide instant “sauce,” fresh tomatoes offer a brighter, more complex acidity and a beautiful texture that feels much more …

Mafrum is a classic Libyan Jewish dish of mildly spiced ground beef stuffed between potato or eggplant slices and simmered in tomato sauce. Brought to Israel by Jewish immigrants, it’s …

Looking for a rice-lentil side dish that’s easy to make yet packed with flavor? This Israeli style Mujadara Recipe is your answer.It’s a simple one-pot Middle Eastern rice dish that …

Craving something bright and bold? Kubbeh Hamusta Soup is a tangy Kurdish-Iraqi-Israeli soup with semolina and dried and cracked wheat groat dumplings stuffed with seasoned beef, simmered in a vibrant …

Pumpkin Kubbeh Soup stole my heart long before I ever learned to make it. I spent my childhood years in a traditional Jewish-American home in the U.S., but living most …

These Moroccan fish cakes cooked in a mild yet Moroccan style sauce. A gentler take on the traditional spicy version, perfect for those who prefer less heat. You can shape …

Baba Ganoush is a beloved salad enjoyed throughout the Middle East. Each region—even within the same country—adds its own unique twist to the preparation. In Israel, it’s a particularly popular …