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- Lebanese
Arayes (Lebanese Grilled Pita with Spiced Lamb)
Crisp pita pockets filled with a spiced ground-lamb mixture and grilled until the bread is golden and the meat is cooked through — a classic Lebanese street-food small plate.
32 min·mediumHalalDairy-free
- Syrian
Arayes (Syrian Grilled Meat‑Stuffed Pita)
Crispy pita pockets filled with a spiced ground lamb (or beef) mixture and grilled until golden — a classic Syrian street-food snack that's quick, satisfying, and great for a mezze plate.
30 min·easy
- Israeli
Malabi (Israeli Rosewater Milk Pudding) with Pistachios
A silky, lightly floral milk pudding commonly eaten at home in Israel. It sets in the fridge and is finished with a simple rosewater syrup and chopped pistachios.
30 min·easyVegetarianGluten-free
- Persian
Mirza Ghasemi (Smoky Eggplant, Tomato & Egg Skillet)
A beloved Northern‑Iranian brunch of charred eggplant folded with garlicky tomatoes and eggs. Smoky, simple, and great with flatbread or rice.
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
- Lebanese
Baba Ghanoush (Lebanese Roasted Eggplant Dip)
Smoky, silky roasted eggplant blended with tahini, lemon and garlic — a classic Lebanese mezze that’s naturally gluten-free and easy to make at home.
1 hr 10 min·easyVegetarianVegan
- 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
- Turkish
Sigara Böreği (Turkish Cheese Cigars)
Crisp, golden phyllo rolls filled with a salty Turkish-style white cheese and parsley — a classic street snack and mezze that's great for parties or an afternoon bite.
40 min·mediumVegetarian
- Lebanese
Sfouf (Lebanese Turmeric Semolina Cake)
A home-style Lebanese tray cake flavored with turmeric and anise (or mahlab), topped with toasted pine nuts and sesame. It’s lightly sweet, tender, and easy to make for coffee or an everyday dessert.
50 min·easyVegetarianDairy-free
- 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