Middle Eastern Recipes

5 recipes in this category

• How to Make Iraqi Kofta (Baharat Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)

  September 20, 2026 · iraqi, kofta, baharat, meatballs, tomato-sauce, middle-eastern, beef, comfort-food, weeknight, one-pan, seven-spice

  Iraqi kofta with baharat-spiced beef meatballs simmered in a thick tomato sauce. One-pot comfort food over basmati rice in about 45 minutes.

• How to Make Jordanian Kofta (Yogurt Sauce Meatballs)

  September 14, 2026 · jordanian, kofta, yogurt-sauce, middle-eastern, beef, baked, garlic-yogurt, allspice, comfort-food, weeknight, one-pan, kofta-bil-laban

  Jordanian kofta meatballs baked in a creamy garlic yogurt sauce with allspice and cinnamon. A classic Middle Eastern comfort dish ready in 40 minutes.

• How to Make Chicken Shawarma Meatballs (Baked, Tahini Sauce, 35 Minutes)

  August 2, 2026 · chicken, shawarma, middle-eastern, tahini, baked, weeknight, 30-minute-meals, meal-prep, high-protein

  Juicy chicken shawarma meatballs baked with warm Middle Eastern spices and served with creamy tahini yogurt sauce - a 35-minute weeknight dinner.

• Kabab Karaz (Syrian Sour Cherry Meatballs from Aleppo)

  July 16, 2026 · kabab-karaz, syrian, sour-cherry, lamb, aleppo, middle-eastern, sweet-sour, pomegranate-molasses, festive, comfort-food

  Kabab Karaz - lamb meatballs in glossy sour cherry sauce with pomegranate molasses. A classic Aleppo dish ready in 45 minutes. Sweet, tangy, and unforgettable.

• Lebanese Kibbeh Recipe: Crispy Bulgur and Lamb Meatballs

  July 9, 2026 · kibbeh, Lebanese, lamb, bulgur, fried, pine-nuts, appetizer, Middle-Eastern

  Authentic Lebanese kibbeh with crispy bulgur shell and spiced pine nut filling. Step-by-step guide to frying or baking this Middle Eastern classic.