Arabic & Middle Eastern Recipes

Tantalize your taste buds with the exotic flavors of Arabic and Middle Eastern cuisine. Faith spent a significant amount of time living in Syria, Jordan, and Kuwait. There she learned how to cook authentic recipes using healthy foods from that region, which she shares here. On An Edible Mosaic, you will find genuine Arabic and Middle Eastern dishes for every meal and all occasions.

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Shish Tawook

If you’re looking for Middle Eastern main courses, grill up the best chicken of your life with Shish Tawook. And of course make a batch of Toum (Middle Eastern Garlic Sauce) to serve with it! It’s the perfect meal if you’re looking for an exciting new chicken dinner recipe.

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Salad Shirazi Recipe – The Easy Persian Salad That Goes With Everything!

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Gluten-Free Basbousa (Middle Eastern Coconut Almond Flour Cake Recipe)

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Authentic Foul Moudammas Recipe (Ful Medames) – Egyptian Fava Bean Breakfast

Foul Mudammas or Ful Medames (Egyptian Fava Beans) is a creamy, rich, and hearty recipe that’s brightened with a generous drizzle of peppery olive oil, fresh vegetables, and…
GET THE RECIPE Authentic Foul Moudammas Recipe (Ful Medames) – Egyptian Fava Bean Breakfast

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Falafel-Spiced Roasted Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing {video}

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Authentic Foul Moudammas Recipe (Ful Medames) – Egyptian Fava Bean Breakfast

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Borani Banjan Recipe (Afghan Eggplant with Garlic Yogurt Sauce) {video}

An Old Palestinian Potato Home Remedy for Tummy Troubles

If you’re wondering what to eat when you have a stomach bug or are looking for a natural stomach flu remedy, this Palestinian potato home remedy that has been passed down for generations has a 100% success rate.
GET THE RECIPE An Old Palestinian Potato Home Remedy for Tummy Troubles
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The Sweet Stuff

Middle Eastern Desserts

Don’t forget to save room for something sweet because Middle Eastern desserts truly take the cake! End dinner on a sweet note with easy to make, cool, creamy, and delicious Rice Pudding. Or spend an afternoon with friends or family baking a batch of Ma’amoul, sweetly spiced date-filled cookies.

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Basbousa Recipe aka Namoura or Harissa Dessert (Middle Eastern Coconut Semolina Cake) {video}

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Ma’amoul (Middle Eastern Date Filled Cookies)

A Delicious Start

Arabic Breakfast

Don’t sleep on a Middle Eastern-style breakfast! A gorgeous classic Arabic breakfast spread is the perfect healthy way to start the day. Or enjoy an Egyptian-style breakfast that’s popular all over the Levant with Ful Medames.

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Authentic Foul Moudammas Recipe (Ful Medames) – Egyptian Fava Bean Breakfast

Faith, author of An Edible Mosaic.
Welcome, I'm Faith!

I’m the writer, recipe developer, photographer, and food stylist behind this blog. I love finding the human connection through something we all do every day: eat! Food is a common ground that we can all relate to, and our tables tell a story. It’s my goal to inspire you to get in the kitchen, try something new, and find a favorite you didn’t know you had. Welcome to An Edible Mosaic!

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