HalvahMelissa Clark, Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook642 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars64220 minutes, plus cooling
Pastel (Israeli Spiced Meat Pie)Melissa Clark, Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook1325 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1,3252 hours
Charred Shallots With Labneh and PitaMelissa Clark100 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars1001 1/2 hours
Smoky Eggplant Salad With Yogurt and MintDavid Tanis599 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars59940 minutes
Muhammara (Red Pepper and Walnut Spread)The New York Times, Ana Sortun1375 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars1,3755 minutes, plus thawing if using frozen peppers
Yvonne Maffei’s Dates With Cream and Chopped PistachiosJulia Moskin, Yvonne Maffei375 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars37520 minutes
Maureen Abood’s Lavender and Orange Blossom CookiesMelissa Clark, Maureen Abood330 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars33035 minutes
Maureen Abood’s Eggplant With Lamb, Tomato and Pine NutsMelissa Clark, Maureen Abood2036 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars2,0362 hours
Crunchy Roasted Za’atar ChickpeasMelissa Clark, Maureen Abood1782 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1,78235 minutes, plus 1 hour resting
Almond-Walnut Thumbprint MacaroonsJoan Nathan371 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars37150 minutes, plus at least 8 hours resting time
Basmati Rice Pilaf With Cauliflower, Carrots and PeasMartha Rose Shulman204 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars2041 hour 15 minutes
Freekeh, Chickpea and Herb SaladMartha Rose Shulman551 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars5511 hour
Persian-Spiced Lamb ShanksDavid Tanis1443 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars1,4432 hours 30 minutes
Puréed Trahana and Vegetable SoupMartha Rose Shulman27 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars27About 1 hour
Stewed Green Beans and Tomatoes With TrahanaMartha Rose Shulman79 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars791 hour
Simple Trahana Soup With Lemon and Olive OilMartha Rose Shulman92 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars9225 to 30 minutes
Homemade Sour Bulgur Trahana From IkariaMartha Rose Shulman42 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars423 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours (includes 3 to 4 hours unsupervised baking)
Puréed Beets With Yogurt and CarawayMartha Rose Shulman77 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars77
Steamed or Roasted Beets and Beet Greens With Tahini SauceMartha Rose Shulman236 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars23650 minutes
Long-Simmered Eggplant Stuffed with Farro or SpeltMartha Rose Shulman106 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars1062 hours, including 1 1/2 hours mostly unsupervised simmering
Chopped Herb Salad With FarroMartha Rose Shulman360 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars36030 minutes
Cold Poached Pacific Cod with SpicesMartha Rose Shulman36 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars3645 minutes
Grilled Peppers with Garlic YogurtMartha Rose Shulman89 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars8930 minutes
Chickpea, Quinoa and Celery Salad With Middle Eastern FlavorsMartha Rose Shulman364 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars36410 minutes
Rice Pilaf With Pistachios and AlmondsMartha Rose Shulman444 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars444About 35 minutes
Chard Stalk, Chickpea, Tahini and Yogurt DipMartha Rose Shulman41 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars4135 minutes
Rawia Bishara’s Brussels Sprouts With Tahini SauceJulia Moskin, Rawia Bishara406 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars4061 hour if roasting; 40 minutes if frying
Avocado Fattoush With Mint VinaigretteJulia Moskin, Einat Admony169 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars16930 minutes
Mediterranean Smashed ChickpeasDavid Tanis449 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars44930 minutes
Homemade Pita BreadDavid Tanis4811 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars4,811About 2 hours
Basic Phyllo DoughMark Bittman, Diane Kochilas85 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars851 hour 20 minutes
Turkish Pumpkin SoupMartha Rose Shulman253 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars2531 hour
Spinach With Garlic Yogurt and Walnut DukkahMartha Rose Shulman29 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars2930 minutes
Farfalle With Roasted PeppersMartha Rose Shulman122 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars122About 30 minutes
Imam BayildiMartha Rose Shulman295 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars2952 hours 45 minutes
Grilled Eggplant and Tomatoes With ChermoulaMartha Rose Shulman51 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars5115 minutes
Hand-Rolled CouscousJoan Nathan, Ron, Leetal Arazi46 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars461 hour 15 minutes
Wheat-Berry TabboulehJeff Schwarz, Greg Kessler25 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars251 hour 15 minutes
Hummus from ‘Jerusalem’Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi2221 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars2,22145 minutes, plus overnight soaking
Baby Spinach Salad With Dates and AlmondsJulia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi929 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars92930 minutes
Baghali PoloMark Bittman, Edward Khechemyan116 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars11645 minutes
Cucumber and Tomato Salad With Cilantro and MintMark Bittman, Edward Khechemyan967 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars96720 minutes
One-Pot Mujadara With Leeks and GreensMelissa Clark2521 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars2,52135 minutes
Fattoush With DukkahMartha Rose Shulman61 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars6110 minutes
Iranian Herb and Walnut FrittataMartha Rose Shulman46 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars461 hour 10 minutes
Black-Eyed Pea Soup or Stew With Pomegranate and ChardMartha Rose Shulman199 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1991 hour 15 minutes
Turkish-Spiced Halibut Skewers With Yogurt SauceDavid Tanis369 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars369About 30 minutes, plus 1 hour's marination