THE COLLECTION · 10 RECIPES
10 Middle Eastern Recipes to Try at Home
Cook recipes from Afghan, Iranian, Lebanese, Palestinian, and Turkish cuisines, with direct links to every full recipe.
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- Afghan Beef Braise With Dried Apricots And Black Cardamom
- Gazan Cumin And Red Pepper Braised Cod
- Iranian Braised Lamb Shank With Dill And Fava Bean Rice
- Lebanese Baked Eggplant And Chickpea Stew With Dried Mint
- Turkish Baked Eggplant And Spiced Beef Tava
- Afghan Braised Lamb Thighs With Caramelized Carrots And Raisins
- Gazan Green Chile Chicken Skillet With Dill Seed And Tomatoes
- Iranian Citrus And Cardamom Braised Chicken Thighs
- Lebanese Braised Lamb And Pea Stew With Garlic Cilantro Teshwena
- Turkish Braised Artichokes With Peas And Lemon Dill Sauce
01 / Afghan · 65 MINUTES
Afghan Beef Braise With Dried Apricots And Black Cardamom
A fragrant, slow-simmered Afghan korma featuring tender beef chunks stewed with sweet dried apricots, caramelized onions, and warming spices.
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02 / Palestinian · 40 MINUTES
Gazan Cumin And Red Pepper Braised Cod
A vibrant Gazan coastal dish featuring tender cod fillets simmered in a warm garlic, red pepper, and cumin tomato sauce.
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03 / Iranian · 110 MINUTES
Iranian Braised Lamb Shank With Dill And Fava Bean Rice
Tender lamb shanks slow-simmered with turmeric and saffron, served alongside fragrant basmati rice layered with fresh dill and shelled fava beans.
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04 / Lebanese · 50 MINUTES
Lebanese Baked Eggplant And Chickpea Stew With Dried Mint
A vibrant vegetarian dish of caramelized oven-roasted eggplant and hearty chickpeas cooked in a tangy tomato sauce accented with pomegranate molasses and dried mint.
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05 / Turkish · 50 MINUTES
Turkish Baked Eggplant And Spiced Beef Tava
Layered roasted eggplant and seasoned ground beef baked in a rich pepper-tomato sauce.
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06 / Afghan · 65 MINUTES
Afghan Braised Lamb Thighs With Caramelized Carrots And Raisins
A comforting Afghan home-style dish featuring spiced tender lamb braised with warming cardamom and cumin, topped with caramelized carrots and sweet raisins.
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07 / Palestinian · 40 MINUTES
Gazan Green Chile Chicken Skillet With Dill Seed And Tomatoes
A fiery stovetop skillet inspired by Gazan flavors, pairing chicken thighs with crushed green chiles, aromatic dill seeds, and sweet tomatoes.
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08 / Iranian · 55 MINUTES
Iranian Citrus And Cardamom Braised Chicken Thighs
A fragrant, slow-simmered Iranian home dish featuring tender chicken cooked in fresh orange juice, aromatic cardamom, and saffron water, finished with toasted almonds.
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09 / Lebanese · 60 MINUTES
Lebanese Braised Lamb And Pea Stew With Garlic Cilantro Teshwena
A comforting homestyle Lebanese stew featuring tender halal lamb simmered in a warm seven-spice tomato broth, finished with a classic garlic and cilantro sizzle.
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10 / Turkish · 40 MINUTES
Turkish Braised Artichokes With Peas And Lemon Dill Sauce
A delicate Turkish meze dish of tender artichoke bottoms gently simmered in extra virgin olive oil, sweet carrots, green peas, and fresh lemon juice.
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