Israeli and Middle Eastern cuisine
This is a region that can be defined differently, and can be tricky in many ways. When I say Israeli and Middle Eastern, I'm mainly talking about the region that is often called the Levant in the Eastern Mediterranean (modern day Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Israel, Egypt and Cyprus) and the Arabic peninsula rather than more towards India. Despite modern politics, there's much that unites the region in food and it's a region home to many fantastic flavors.
Middle Eastern salads
Salads are a common part of many meals, many with vibrant, fresh flavors that are perfect alongside many other dishes.
Mezze dips and bites
Small plates are a traditional way to structure some meals, often with dips and cold dishes first followed by warm dishes after. Try some favorites:
Try more from the region:
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Lahmacun - Turkish pizza/flatbread
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Chickpea fatteh
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Dolmeh barge mo - Persian stuffed grape leaves
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Lebanese chicken and rice
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Lebanese seven spice (sabaa baharat)
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Manakish (Lebanese za'atar flatbread)
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Za'atar spice blend
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Za'atar chicken
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Limonana (mint lemonade)
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Musakhan (Palestinian sumac chicken)
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Umm Ali
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Kisir - Turkish bulgur salad
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Shakshuka hummus
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Lamb kofta (köfte)
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Roasted eggplant with tahini
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Kleicha (Iraqi date cookies)
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Baba ghanoush (eggplant dip/spread)
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Beefed-up shakshuka
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Lamb pilaf








