Baba Ghanoush
Recipe by:
Winky
This is a heavenly roasted aubergine dip which originates from Lebanon. Delicious served with pitta, vegetables and houmous as part of a meze platter, or - of course - on it's own!
Basboosa
Recipe by:
Lubna
This is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made with semolina and yoghurt, then soaked in a rose water syrup. I got this recipe from my sister-in-law.
Basic Houmous
Recipe by:
TAZF18
This basic recipe for houmous is quick and easy - you'll have no reason to buy it from the supermarket again!
Broad Bean Salad
Recipe by:
SAFAD
You can prepare this flavourful broad bean salad in minutes. It's tomatoes, onion and cucumber tossed with fresh parsley, lemon juice and olive oil. Makes a great, simple, side dish for traditional Middle Eastern meals.
Creamy Yoghurt Houmous
Recipe by:
sal
This version of the delicious, creamy Middle Eastern dip uses yoghurt and is delightful with raw vegetables or toasted pitta triangles. It is much lower in fat than classic houmous.
Easy Low Fat Houmous
Recipe by:
ELOVINGS
I make this houmous all the time. It only takes a few minutes to prepare, and it's healthier than shop-bought without the oil. Increase or decrease the ingredients as desired, especially the chillies! Serve with tortilla crisps, pitta triangles or fresh vegetables. Add more of the reserved chickpea liquid for a smoother dip.
Extra Easy Houmous
Recipe by:
Donalyn
Tahini-free houmous that only takes minutes, and is a favourite in our house.
Houmous with Spring Onions
Recipe by:
Marie
If you only have one recipe for this wonderful dip, this is it. Everything goes into the food processor - chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, parsley and spring onion. Vary the flavour by adding a few chopped mint leaves, a little fresh ginger or dried chillies.
Jean's Falafel
Recipe by:
Jean Marie
This is a tasty vegan falafel that contains no eggs. Serve on pitta with tzatziki or tahini sauce with lettuce and tomato.
Tabbouleh
Recipe by:
KITKATY
Bulgur wheat, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, spring onions with lots of parsley and mint, then tossed with olive oil and lemon juice in this fresh and light Middle Eastern salad. Chill before serving for best flavour.
Lebanese Lentil Soup
Recipe by:
CAYLARN
Lentils, lemon juice, fresh herbs and greens go into this version of a traditional Lebanese-style lentil soup. Serve with some warm pitta for a delicious meal!
Chicken Shish Tawook
Recipe by:
IMYASMINA
A Lebanese recipe for marinated chicken, which can be baked in the oven or skewered and barbecued.
Muhammara
Recipe by:
MRSHELLOKITTY
An exotic dip consisting of walnuts and a touch of pomegranate. Originally from Syria, this is also popular in parts of Lebanon and Turkey. Serve with pitta bread.
Pitta Bread
Recipe by:
Sandy
This is an easy recipe for pitta bread. Use your bread machine to help the dough rise easily, otherwise - cover and let it rise in a warm place.
Split Pea Falafel
Recipe by:
Catherine
Made with yellow split peas, onion, fresh mint and spices, these falafel are great served in pitta with salad, yoghurt and mint sauce - a delicious vegetarian lunch or supper.
Authentic Tabbouleh
Recipe by:
EPITOPES
This recipe is the real deal - delicious, healthy and easy to make.
Falafel with Yoghurt Cucumber Sauce
Recipe by:
Sean
This is a great recipe for falafel. Everyone that I have made it for loves it. Delicious served with cucumber sauce in a pitta with tomatoes.
Courgette and onion eggah
Recipe by:
Maggie Pannell
The French have omelettes, the Spanish tortillas, the Italians frittatas and Arabic nations have eggahs. Eggahs are good served straight from the pan or left to cool as a light lunch or supper with a colourful salad.