Middle Eastern

Twelve ma’akaroon cookies dusted with powdered sugar on a tray lined with parchment paper.

Lemon and Pistachio Cookies

These buttery Middle Eastern cookies, also known as Ma'akaroon, are light and zesty.

Crispy fried halloumi sticks with sesame seeds, served next to a chili yogurt dip with lime zest.

Halloumi Fries With Chili-Yogurt Dipping Sauce

Black and white sesame seeds add a subtly nutty flavour.

Image of Jerusalem salad recipe made with tofu and chickpeas.

Jerusalem Salad

This classic Levantine recipe gets an update with chickpeas and a lemony, tahini dressing.

Roasted and spiced chickpeas

Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Snack attack level: spicy, crunchy, addictive.

Eggplant and yogurt meze dip topped with sumac, olive oil, pine nuts and herbs. Served with pita bread.

Roasted Eggplant Dip (Mutabal)

The indulgent version of Baba Ganoush.

Crispy tofu served on a bed of rice, topped with pickled red onion

Crispy Tofu

The magic of Middle Eastern flavours transforms bland tofu.

Kale base salad with crunchy delicious toppings, perfect for breakfast

Mediterranean Kale Salad

Your new favourite breakfast salad inspiration for spring.

A circular dish with baklava cut in a geometric pattern

Middle Eastern Baklava

Flaky golden filo and walnuts drizzled with cardamom-spiced syrup.

A dish of food on an embroidered background

Knafeh

An indulgent, cheesy treat from Tawlet Paris.

Tabbouleh and lettuce cups on a bright yellow surface

Authentic Tabbouleh

Everything you need to know about tabbouleh.

A skillet filled with shakshuka and sliced bread in the background.

Easy Shakshuka With Chorizo

Serve this satisfying Middle Eastern dish of poached eggs gently simmered in tomato-red pepper sauce any time of day.