Traditional Middle Eastern Dishes

With a quick whirl of your blender, you can make fresh homemade hummus, flavored just the way you like it -- from a can of garbanzos to a meal in minutes.

Enjoy baklava but feel guilty at the thought of eating it for breakfast? Make baklava granola and enjoy the guilt-free flavor of baklava any time of day.

Serve quick and easy hummus bil lahme—hummus with meat—as a fancy party appetizer or a hearty meal. Try it with mushrooms for a vegetarian option!

Arayes are small and crispy Middle Eastern sandwiches filled with kifta (a spiced meat mixture) that are perfect for snacks, appetizers, and tasty lunch.

Make a fresh seasonal vegetable salad with just a hint of the exotic by cooking this delicious fattoush salad, made from veggies and pita bread croutons.