Articles Index
Tasseography
Tasseography, or the art of fortune telling from tea leaves or coffee grounds, is popular in the Middle East. Find out more about this centuries old method of fortune reading.
Hummus Recipes
Everything you ever wanted to know about hummus but was afraid to ask! Learn the history of hummus and search a collection of hummus recipes.
Tips for Buying Middle Eastern Recipe Ingredients
Having trouble finding ingredients for your favorite Middle Eastern recipes? These tips will help you locate ingredients through local grocers and online Middle Eastern stores.
Middle Eastern Recipes Index
Alphabetized listing of all Middle Eastern recipes on the About Middle Eastern food site.
Introduction to Middle Eastern Food and Cooking
Discover Middle Eastern history and traditions through its food. This article teaches the basics of Middle Eastern culture and cuisine. Learn what countries are considered "Middle Eastern".
Ramadan: Ways Your Kids Can Celebrate Ramadan Without Fasting
A listing of fun activities for you and your young children to do together while celebrating Ramadan.
Ancient Egyptian Foods And Recipes
Learn what the ancient Egyptians ate and how to make the same foods at home! Many ancient Egyptian recipes are still served today!
How to Make Falafel
Recipes and tips for making falafel.
Cooking with Eggplant
Eggplant is one of the most versatile vegetables and can be made a variety of ways. Check out great eggplant recipes, tips for cooking with eggplant, and tips for selection and storage.
Halal Food
An introduction to halal foods and halal ingredients.
Halal Turkey
You can find a halal turkey this Thanksgiving. Here are some tips about what a halal turkey is, why it is important to followers of Islam, and where to find one.
Fava Beans 101
Learn more about the fava bean - a common Middle Eastern food ingredient. Fava beans are very popular in Egyptian cuisine.
5 Ramadan Books for your Early Reader
A listing of great Ramadan books for small children.
Hookah 101
Learn more about the hookah, a type of water pipe smoking that hails from the Middle East.
Arabic Food Translations
When cooking Middle Eastern food, you may come across Arabic words. This handy food translation guide will help you!
Metric Conversions
Here you will find a list of common metric conversions in cooking.
Olive Oil
Explore the many types of olive oil and how they can be used in your kitchen and also to boost health!
Bulghur Wheat 101
Bulghur wheat is a common ingredient in Middle Eastern cooking. Learn more about bulghur wheat and recipes that contain it.
Parsley 101
One of the most versatile herbs used in Middle Eastern cooking is, without a doubt, parsley. It is commonly used as a garnish, but more popularly used as a spice. Learn more about this inexpensive and flavorful herb.
The Maghreb
Learn more about the Maghreb, a specialized region in North Africa that boasts influences from the Middle East and several other regions.
Middle Eastern Food Recipe Index
Index of recipes from About.com Middle Eastern Food site.
How to Learn Arabic
There are many ways to learn Arabic. Traditional classrooms and online classes are one of the easiest ways to learn the Arabic language. Here you will find methods to learning Arabic and reviews of online classes and courses.