Middle Eastern
Creamy Homemade Hummus
Silky, lemony hummus you can whip up in minutes — far better than shop-bought and endlessly…
Middle Eastern Recipes
Warm spices, fresh herbs and generous hospitality define Middle Eastern cooking. Explore original mezze, mains and more from Tara’s Kitchen.
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Shakshuka
Eggs gently poached in a smoky, spiced tomato and pepper sauce — a one-pan breakfast that…
Middle Eastern
Lamb Kofta Kebabs
Juicy spiced lamb kebabs grilled until charred — wonderful in flatbreads with yoghurt and pickles.
Middle Eastern
Tabbouleh
A vibrant Levantine herb salad of parsley, mint, bulgur and tomato with a sharp lemon dressing.
Middle Eastern
Falafel
Crisp, herby chickpea fritters with a fluffy green interior — Middle Eastern street food worth making…
Middle Eastern
Baba Ganoush
Smoky charred aubergine blended with tahini, garlic and lemon — a creamy, savoury dip that disappears…
Middle Eastern
Chicken Shawarma
Spiced, marinated chicken roasted until crisp at the edges — pile into wraps with garlic sauce…
Middle Eastern
Mujadara
Lentils and rice cooked together and crowned with sweet caramelised onions — humble, ancient and deeply…
Middle Eastern
Shakshuka with Feta
Eggs poached in a spiced tomato sauce with crumbled feta — a richer twist on the…
Middle Eastern
Hummus
Silky chickpea dip with tahini, lemon and garlic — smoother and fresher than anything from a…
Middle Eastern
Lamb and Chickpea Stew
Tender lamb and chickpeas slow-cooked with warm spices and tomato — hearty, fragrant and nourishing.
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Fattoush Salad
A crunchy Levantine salad with crisp pita, sumac and a tangy lemon dressing — bright and…
Middle Eastern
Kibbeh
Crisp bulgur and meat shells with a spiced minced filling — a cherished Levantine speciality.
Middle Eastern
Hummus and Veggie Platter
A generous spread of homemade hummus with colourful crudités and warm bread — perfect for sharing.
Middle Eastern
Falafel Wrap
Crispy falafel with salad, pickles and tahini sauce rolled in warm flatbread — a satisfying vegan…
Middle Eastern
Mansaf
Jordan's national dish — lamb slow-cooked in a tangy fermented yoghurt sauce and served over rice…
Middle Eastern
Lebanese Mezze Platter
A spread of hummus, baba ganoush, tabbouleh, falafel and warm flatbread — a generous, shareable feast.
Middle Eastern
Lebanese Kibbeh Nayyeh-Style Bowl
A cooked, family-friendly take on Lebanese kibbeh — bulgur and seasoned lamb with herbs and tahini…
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Iraqi Masgouf
Whole fish butterflied open and grilled with tamarind and tomato — Iraq's national dish, smoked over…
About Middle Eastern cooking
Do I need special ingredients?
Most of our Middle Eastern recipes use ingredients you can find in a regular supermarket. Where something less common is needed, we suggest easy alternatives.
Are these recipes authentic?
They are inspired by Middle Eastern flavours and traditions, written originally and adapted to be practical for the home kitchen.