If you have read my bio, you know that I have lived and traveled in the Middle East, specifically in Egypt and Iraq. The food there is like no other ... Read More

If you like lamb and you like it spicy, then this spicy lamb kebob recipe is for you! Cubes of tender lamb fillet are marinated in a array of herbs ... Read More

Instead of the usual burgers and hotdogs for your Memorial Day cookout, why not try thse great recipes from your About Food Channel Guides:Chinese Potato SaladLooking for a spicy alternative ... Read More

People can sometimes be anxious about trying a new food, like Middle Eastern cuisine. It's different, has ingredients that may be very different from the norm. Some ingredients you may ... Read More

If I had to pick one food to eat every day for the rest of my life, it would be hummus. I love every flavor and variety. In fact, I ... Read More

For Memorial Day weekend, why not try these fabulous grilling recipes from other About Food Channel guides? Thai Whole Grilled Fish With Coriander-Chilli SauceThis healthy barbecue recipe is low-fat, low calorie, ... Read More

Who doesn't love a picnic? Picnics are a great way to get outside of the house while spending time with friends and family. I like to have a picnic ... Read More

Middle Eastern cuisine is very condusive to the vegetarian liefestyle. Many dishes are already meatless, so there is no need to revise recipes! Middle Eastern cuisine is based on what ... Read More

Tarator sauce is universal because it goes with everything from meat to seafood to vegetables. Tarator sauce is perfect for meats, and even better on pita sandwiches like shawarma. Learn ... Read More

Salads are a big part of Middle Eastern cuisine. Don't let the name "salad" hold you back! Middle Eastern salads are full of flavor and really pack a punch. Throw ... Read More

The ">falafel pita has to be one of the most requested sandwich in Middle Eastern restaurants. Piping hot pita, stuffed with vegetables, crisp falafel, and tahini sauce, it is the ... Read More

When I was growing up, we didn't have those fancy garlic presses to crush garlic. We used what we had on hand, whether it be a can or even a ... Read More

In the summer months, my family does a lot of grilling. In fact, I own a few grills - a gas grill and some charcoal ones. I like to cook ... Read More

Tahini sauce is used for a dressing on pita sandwiches, as a dip, and for marinades. It is made from tahini , a sesame seed paste, garlic, olive oil, and ... Read More

You are at your favorite restaurant and your server brings out your food on a nice, hot plate, warning you to be careful of such a hot plate. You know ... Read More

Borani is a Persian spinach and yogurt salad and makes for the most delicious snack or appetizer. Not only does it taste great, it is perfect for those who are ... Read More