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16 recipes· photographs on this page are AI-generated images of our own recipes
PersianAbgoosht (Persian Lamb & Chickpea Stew — Dizi)
Hearty Persian lamb-and-chickpea stew that’s eaten like a full meal — broth as a soup and the tender solids mashed and spooned with bread. Slow-simmering builds deep, sour-and-savory flavor from dried limes and tomato paste.
3 hr 30 min·projectGluten-freeDairy-free
TurkishImam Bayıldı (Stuffed & Braised Eggplants)
A classic Turkish dish of oil‑braised eggplants filled with a sweet‑tangy onion and tomato mixture. Serve warm or at room temperature as a mezze or light main — it tastes even better the next day.
1 hr 40 min·mediumVeganGluten-free
IsraeliKubbeh Soup (Iraqi-Style Meat Dumpling Soup)
A warming Israeli-Middle Eastern soup of soft semolina dumplings filled with spiced ground meat, simmered with potatoes and carrots in a fragrant broth. It’s a satisfying one-bowl meal that’s great for company or leftovers.
1 hr 35 min·medium
IsraeliKibbeh bil Sanieh (Baked Kibbeh)
A Levantine-style baked kibbeh popular in Israel — layers of a seasoned bulgur-and-meat paste surrounding a spiced lamb filling with caramelized onions and pine nuts. It takes an afternoon to prepare but rewards you with a fragrant, shareable main dish.
2 hr 10 min·project
PersianGhormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb Stew with Lamb and Kidney Beans)
A classic Iranian stew of slow-braised lamb, tart dried limes and a large, fragrant mixture of fried herbs. It’s richly savory, naturally gluten-free, and makes excellent leftovers.
2 hr 25 min·mediumGluten-freeDairy-free
LebaneseLoubieh bi Zeit — Lebanese Green Beans in Tomato & Olive Oil (One-Pot)
A classic Lebanese one-pot of green beans slowly braised in tomato, olive oil and warm spices. Minimal washing up, brightened with lemon — an easy vegan main or side.
45 min·easyVeganGluten-free
SyrianKibbeh bil Saniyeh (Syrian Baked Kibbeh Tray)
A classic Syrian weekend project: layers of fine bulgur-and-meat 'dough' encase a spiced lamb filling; baked until golden and served with garlicky yogurt and fresh garnish. Worth the afternoon for the showy tray and deep, homey flavors.
2 hr·project
PersianFesenjan (Persian Pomegranate–Walnut Stew)
A classic Persian braise of chicken simmered in a rich, tangy-sweet pomegranate and walnut sauce. It tastes even better a day or two later, so make it ahead for easy weekday meals.
1 hr 50 min·mediumGluten-freeDairy-free
LebaneseMujaddara (Lebanese Lentils & Rice with Caramelized Onions)
Hearty, inexpensive Lebanese mujaddara: tender green/brown lentils cooked with rice and spiced with cumin, topped with deeply caramelized onions. A filling, budget-friendly one-pot meal that stores and stretches well.
1 hr·easyVeganVegetarian
- Syrian
Syrian Mujaddara with Caramelized Onions, Toasted Pine Nuts and Yogurt Sauce
Hearty Syrian mujaddara — tender brown lentils and fluffy rice seasoned with cumin and cinnamon, topped with deeply caramelized onions, toasted pine nuts and a bright garlic-yogurt sauce. Satisfying, earthy, and everything a meatless main should be.
1 hr 5 min·easyVegetarian
- Israeli
Sabich (Israeli Eggplant & Potato Pita Sandwich)
A classic Israeli street sandwich of fried eggplant, crispy fried potato and hard‑boiled egg, brightened with a simple tahini sauce, chopped salad and tangy amba. Ready from start to table in about 30 minutes.
30 min·easyVegetarian
- Turkish
Ezogelin Çorbası (Hearty Turkish Red Lentil & Bulgur Soup)
A comforting, freckled red-lentil soup from Turkey — thick, savory and finished with a hot pepper-mint butter. It’s a one-pot, filling bowl that works as a simple weeknight dinner.
45 min·easyVegetarian
- Turkish
Mantı — Turkish Lamb Dumplings with Garlic Yogurt & Paprika‑Butter
Tiny hand‑filled dumplings (mantı) stuffed with spiced ground lamb, served with garlicky yogurt and a warm paprika‑butter. A hands‑on afternoon project that rewards patience with a dish central to Turkish home cooking.
2 hr 40 min·projectHalal
- Syrian
Shorbet Adas — Syrian Red Lentil Soup
A quick, gently spiced Syrian red lentil soup (shorbet adas) that’s comforting and weeknight-fast — brightened with lemon and topped with crisp parsley and caramelized garlic oil.
27 min·easyVegetarianVegan
- Israeli
Meorav Yerushalmi (Jerusalem Mixed Grill) — Charred Spiced Meat and Hearts
A classic Jerusalem street-food mix of chopped lamb and chicken hearts quickly seared on high heat, brightened with lemon, parsley and sumac, and served with tahini and warm pita. Crisp edges and bold spices make it ideal for grilling over a hot cast-iron or charcoal griddle.
40 min·medium
- Persian
Tahchin (Persian Saffron Rice Cake with Chicken)
A showy Persian rice 'cake' made from saffron-tinged yogurt-rice layered around tender shredded chicken and baked until a golden, crisp tahdig forms — a rewarding afternoon project for entertaining.
2 hr 15 min·projectGluten-free