Africa & Middle East recipe collection

Kaymakli kayisi, the Turkish cream-filled apricot dessert: dried apricots simmered in lemon syrup, then sandwiched around almond-flecked whipped cream and crowned with chopped pistachios.

Kenyan samosa-style bread machine loaf with spiced ground beef, peas, and East African aromatics. A fusion bread that bakes the flavors of Kenya into a yeast loaf.

Kobeba samakeyah are Lebanese fish-filled bulgur croquettes seasoned with cumin and cilantro, deep-fried golden, and served with homemade tahini sauce. A Middle Eastern classic.

Persian lentil-filled pastries with rose water and cardamom dough deep-fried until golden and puffed for an aromatic vegetarian snack.

Mash black-eyed peas with fork, cook with tomatoes and golden onions, stir in ground peanuts for this unique Kenyan vegetarian stew over rice.

Turkish lamb stew (Kuzu Tas Kebabi) with leg of lamb, three colors of bell pepper, tomatoes, and potatoes. Slow-simmered for two hours until the lamb falls apart.

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.

Moroccan lamb and pear tagine slow-simmered with cumin, coriander, ginger, and cinnamon, finished with sweet pears, golden raisins, and slivered almonds. A traditional sweet-savory braise served over rice.

Moroccan lamb tagine with fresh artichoke hearts, preserved lemons, olives, and saffron. A slow-braised North African classic with bright, briny citrus finish.

Dress up your chicken with this recipe that will add a boost of flavor to your dinner.

Louse Ma Thoom is a Lebanese mushroom and almond pate: earthy sauteed mushrooms, garlic and thyme ground with toasted almonds into a rich, vegan spread for crackers, pita and crusty bread. A meatless meze star.

Maharagwe is a Swahili spiced red bean stew simmered in coconut milk with turmeric, hot chili peppers, and tomatoes. A vegan East African comfort dish served over rice or ugali.

Yemenite stuffed cantaloupe with sautéed chicken, rice, scallions, and lemon juice baked until tender for a showstopping sweet-savory meal.

Moroccan chicken stew with acorn squash, chickpeas, raisins, and warm spices served over fluffy couscous. A microwave-friendly one-pot North African dinner with toasted almonds and fresh mint.

Add some Moroccan fever to your dinner with this succulent dish made with chicken, almonds and a pinch of cinnamon.

Traditional Middle Eastern semolina cake drenched in lemon syrup. This easy yogurt-based dessert bakes golden brown and soaks up fragrant citrus syrup for a moist, tender treat perfect with tea.