139 eastern recipes

This was FANTASTIC!! I am not a huge fan of eggplant, but I recently tried baba ganoush at a restaurant. I really, really liked it so I had to find a recipe to try at home. This was a huge success. Very easy recipe to make and very, very tasty!!

These pan-fried cakes are bursting with the oniony flavor of fresh snipped chives. Serve with sour cream and/or apple sauce.

Learn how to make natural Easter egg dyes such as Spring Chicken Yellow and Easter bunny brown natural Easter egg dyes. Quick and easy egg coloring.

Creamy and tasty tzatziki sauce is quick and easy to make, and packed with flavor. A delicious addition to accomplish any meat course.

These quick and easy deviled eggs are full of flavor. Freshly chopped chives, tarragon, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce and mustard makes a delicious filling. Enjoy these yummy deviled eggs at your Easter's Day!

A very clean and fresh traditional middle-eastern salad.

Hummus, perfect for dipping all kinds of veggies or for pita bread or a replacement from mayo.

Alton Brown's homemade gyro meat: ground lamb processed to a paste with onion, garlic, and herbs, baked and pressed dense so it slices thin, served on pita with cool homemade tzatziki, tomato, and feta.

Shinina is a traditional Middle Eastern salted yogurt drink made with just plain yogurt, water, and salt served over ice. The simplest, most refreshing cooler for hot days. Ready in 10 minutes.

Aubergine or Eggplant dip Serve with warm Pita or Lebanese bread

Phyllo Easter nests filled with a cinnamon-walnut mixture and topped with candy eggs. A playful Easter dessert made with shredded kataifi phyllo, perfect for brunches and egg hunts.

Samak curry with white fish fillets braised in a spiced paste of dried lime, curry powder, nutmeg, and fresh herbs. A Middle Eastern-style curried fish ready in 35 minutes over rice.

Easter breakfast casserole with sausage, eggs, sour cream, bell peppers, and onions. A simple 5-ingredient baked egg dish that feeds a crowd on holiday mornings.

No-crust Easter pie made with ricotta and cream cheese, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. An Italian-American crustless ricotta cheesecake baked in a springform pan.

Lacama spice blend with cinnamon, black pepper, curry powder, ginger, and nutmeg. A warm Middle Eastern and Indian spice mix for curries, stews, and rice dishes.

Fire up the barbecue and enjoy this succulent dish that you and your friends will be hooked on!