Take a taste of Molly Baz’s easy one-pot dish of basmati, lentils, and a whole chicken that cooks in the oven with fragrant spices.

These Beef Kafta Kebabs made with ground beef and filled with warm spices are excellent served on their own with rice or as a sandwich!

This classic Egyptian Rice with Vermicelli noodles is a staple in my home, and it is the best side dish for many middle eastern dishes.

A super simple recipe for a deliciously creamy Middle Eastern Rice Pudding (Riz bi Haleeb).

Fluffy basmati rice pilaf is oven baked with dried fruit, pine nuts and zaatar. Make this easy Middle Eastern recipe for a flavorful side di

Like a cross between Persian tahdig and Italian risotto.

This easy and impressive dish will transport you to the Middle East with warm spices and fork-tender chicken.

This amazing Middle Eastern Saffron Rice with Baked Salmon is easy to make in 30 minutes.

A copycat recipe of the famous street cart turmeric rice and spiced chicken with an addictive white sauce. So good!

This simple and delicious Yemeni method of preparing lamb gives the most tender delicious lamb you’ll have!

This is a wonderful shortcut version of this delicious Middle Eastern dish- includes vegetarian adaptations.

Machboos is the traditional Arabic rice dish cooked in a chicken broth flavoured with a blend of spices and dried loomi.

Indian Chicken Biriyani is the ultimate comfort food but made in the Instant Pot! Basmati rice is combined with fresh herbs and spices.

This hawaij chicken recipe is truly wonderful! It’s full of flavor and so well spiced with the hawaij rub.

Arroz Blanco, or Steamed White Rice, can be the base for many meals or a meal on its own. Learn how to master this basic recipe.

Cauliflower, eggplant and cabbage are braised in a tomato based sauce that is peppered with the warm spices of bahar.

Middle Eastern Upside-Down rice, prepared with veggies and meat on the bottom and rice on top. The rice is flipped before serving.

A modern version of grandmother’s Lebanese meat and rice pilaf. Saffron and warm spices make ground chicken (or beef) extraordinary.

Chicken Kabsa, considered as the national dish of Saudi Arabia is a rice and meat dish served with fried raisins and almonds along with yogh

majboos is arabic rice with chicken or meat flavoured with spices. I have used meatballs made with cabbage and chicken and used them.

Jew’s Mallow or tossa jute in chicken stew served with vermicelli rice!

Super healthy and easy Iranian inspired stew made vegan, using lentils, pomegranates, and walnut as the base. Delicious!