Condiments and Sauces Traditional Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce) A creamy and pungent garlic paste, perfect for grilled meats or in a traditional chicken shawarma. Sohla El-Waylly
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres The Best Baba Ganoush A few simple tricks make this the richest, smokiest, creamiest baba ganoush in town. J. Kenji López-Alt
Dairy-Free Easy, Herb-Packed Falafel For crisp-outside, light-and-fluffy-inside falafel, soak dried chickpeas, then grind them raw. J. Kenji López-Alt
Baking Ka'ak With Za’atar, Turmeric, and Nigella Seed An adaptation of an ancient recipe for a bagel-like bread. Reem Kassis
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Israeli-Style Extra-Smooth Hummus Puréeing garlic in lemon juice and blending chickpeas while they're hot = great hummus. J. Kenji López-Alt
Breakfast and Brunch Open-Faced Ka'ak Sandwich With Avocado, Za’atar, and Halloumi A quick and easy way to enjoy ka'ak. Reem Kassis
Beef Seekh Kebabs (Pakistani Spicy Grilled Ground Meat Skewers) Spiced Pakistani beef or lamb kebabs, perfect for your next cookout. J. Kenji López-Alt
Dairy-Free Sabich Sandwiches (Pitas With Eggplant, Eggs, Hummus, and Tahini) This Israeli sandwich of moist fried eggplant, crunchy pickles, hard-boiled egg, and creamy hummus has won our hearts. Daniel Gritzer
Condiments and Sauces Preserved Lemons Preserved lemons are useful in all sorts of recipes, and they're easy to make. J. Kenji López-Alt
Condiments and Sauces Zhug (Yemenite Hot Sauce With Cilantro and Parsley) Olive oil soaks up flavor from pounded herbs, garlic, chilies, and spices in this fiery sauce. J. Kenji López-Alt
Bread Grilled Flatbread With Olive Oil and Za'atar A quick and easy flatbread made on the grill gets topped with za'atar. J. Kenji López-Alt
Gluten-Free Grilled Turkish-Style Chicken Wings A Turkish twist on the classic grilled wings of summer. Sasha Marx
Beans and Pulses Chicken Tagine With Pistachios, Dried Figs, and Chickpeas A gentle touch is key to this aromatic chicken and chickpea dish. Daniel Gritzer
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Hummus Masabacha (Hummus With Whole Chickpeas) A saucy, chunky chickpea dip. Daniel Gritzer
Breakfast and Brunch Spicy Ful Medames (Fava Beans) With Olive Oil and Chili Bean stew loaded with lemon, garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Max Falkowitz
Beef Kofte Kebabs With Spicy Harissa Yogurt Sauce and Grilled Flatbread (Minced Lamb Kebabs) Kofte kebabs have seasoning built right into them. J. Kenji López-Alt
Breakfast and Brunch Ful Medames (Egyptian Breakfast Fava Beans With Tahini) An Egyptian breakfast dish of favas stewed with tahini and seasoned with garlic, cumin, and lemon. Max Falkowitz
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres The Best Tabbouleh Salad The key to great tabbouleh salad is to control its moisture. Daniel Gritzer
Christmas Vegetarian Maqluba (Rice Layered With Tomatoes, Eggplant, and Cauliflower) A tall, golden savory cake filled to bursting with tender vegetables and crowned with yielding rounds of tomatoes. Lauren Rothman
Chicken Einat Admony's Chicken Soup With Gondi (Iranian Chicken and Chickpea Dumplings) Max Falkowitz
Ingredient Guides Hey Chef, What Can I Do With Sumac? What is sumac good for? Practically everything. Jacqueline Raposo
Food History Ka’ak, and the Case for the Ancient Arabic Origins of the Bagel The Arabic origins of the bagel. Reem Kassis
Cuisine Guides A Time of Plenty: Celebrating Nowruz in America Nowruz is a reminder that we are more than what we don't have. Porochista Khakpour
Condiments and Sauces Traditional Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce) A creamy and pungent garlic paste, perfect for grilled meats or in a traditional chicken shawarma. Sohla El-Waylly
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres The Best Baba Ganoush A few simple tricks make this the richest, smokiest, creamiest baba ganoush in town. J. Kenji López-Alt
Dairy-Free Easy, Herb-Packed Falafel For crisp-outside, light-and-fluffy-inside falafel, soak dried chickpeas, then grind them raw. J. Kenji López-Alt
Baking Ka'ak With Za’atar, Turmeric, and Nigella Seed An adaptation of an ancient recipe for a bagel-like bread. Reem Kassis
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Israeli-Style Extra-Smooth Hummus Puréeing garlic in lemon juice and blending chickpeas while they're hot = great hummus. J. Kenji López-Alt
Breakfast and Brunch Open-Faced Ka'ak Sandwich With Avocado, Za’atar, and Halloumi A quick and easy way to enjoy ka'ak. Reem Kassis
Beef Seekh Kebabs (Pakistani Spicy Grilled Ground Meat Skewers) Spiced Pakistani beef or lamb kebabs, perfect for your next cookout. J. Kenji López-Alt
Dairy-Free Sabich Sandwiches (Pitas With Eggplant, Eggs, Hummus, and Tahini) This Israeli sandwich of moist fried eggplant, crunchy pickles, hard-boiled egg, and creamy hummus has won our hearts. Daniel Gritzer
Condiments and Sauces Preserved Lemons Preserved lemons are useful in all sorts of recipes, and they're easy to make. J. Kenji López-Alt
Condiments and Sauces Zhug (Yemenite Hot Sauce With Cilantro and Parsley) Olive oil soaks up flavor from pounded herbs, garlic, chilies, and spices in this fiery sauce. J. Kenji López-Alt
Bread Grilled Flatbread With Olive Oil and Za'atar A quick and easy flatbread made on the grill gets topped with za'atar. J. Kenji López-Alt
Gluten-Free Grilled Turkish-Style Chicken Wings A Turkish twist on the classic grilled wings of summer. Sasha Marx
Beans and Pulses Chicken Tagine With Pistachios, Dried Figs, and Chickpeas A gentle touch is key to this aromatic chicken and chickpea dish. Daniel Gritzer
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Hummus Masabacha (Hummus With Whole Chickpeas) A saucy, chunky chickpea dip. Daniel Gritzer
Breakfast and Brunch Spicy Ful Medames (Fava Beans) With Olive Oil and Chili Bean stew loaded with lemon, garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Max Falkowitz
Beef Kofte Kebabs With Spicy Harissa Yogurt Sauce and Grilled Flatbread (Minced Lamb Kebabs) Kofte kebabs have seasoning built right into them. J. Kenji López-Alt
Breakfast and Brunch Ful Medames (Egyptian Breakfast Fava Beans With Tahini) An Egyptian breakfast dish of favas stewed with tahini and seasoned with garlic, cumin, and lemon. Max Falkowitz
Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres The Best Tabbouleh Salad The key to great tabbouleh salad is to control its moisture. Daniel Gritzer
Christmas Vegetarian Maqluba (Rice Layered With Tomatoes, Eggplant, and Cauliflower) A tall, golden savory cake filled to bursting with tender vegetables and crowned with yielding rounds of tomatoes. Lauren Rothman
Chicken Einat Admony's Chicken Soup With Gondi (Iranian Chicken and Chickpea Dumplings) Max Falkowitz
Ingredient Guides Hey Chef, What Can I Do With Sumac? What is sumac good for? Practically everything. Jacqueline Raposo
Food History Ka’ak, and the Case for the Ancient Arabic Origins of the Bagel The Arabic origins of the bagel. Reem Kassis
Cuisine Guides A Time of Plenty: Celebrating Nowruz in America Nowruz is a reminder that we are more than what we don't have. Porochista Khakpour