Pistachio BaklavaMelissa Clark, Karakoy Gulluoglu716 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars7162 1/2 hours, plus cooling
Turkish Burned Milk Pudding (Kazandibi)Melissa Clark, Engin Akin81 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars8145 minutes, plus at least 6 hours' chilling
Houseman's Roasted-Squash SaladSam Sifton553 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars55330 minutes, plus macerating
Zahav’s Hummus ‘Tehina’Melissa Clark, Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook2954 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars2,95430 minutes, plus overnight soaking and 1 to 1 1/2 hours cooking
HalvahMelissa Clark, Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook646 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars64620 minutes, plus cooling
Pastel (Israeli Spiced Meat Pie)Melissa Clark, Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook1344 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1,3442 hours
Charred Shallots With Labneh and PitaMelissa Clark101 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars1011 1/2 hours
Smoky Eggplant Salad With Yogurt and MintDavid Tanis607 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars60740 minutes
Muhammara (Red Pepper and Walnut Spread)The New York Times, Ana Sortun1452 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars1,4525 minutes, plus thawing if using frozen peppers
Yvonne Maffei’s Dates With Cream and Chopped PistachiosJulia Moskin, Yvonne Maffei393 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars39320 minutes
Maureen Abood’s Lavender and Orange Blossom CookiesMelissa Clark, Maureen Abood336 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars33635 minutes
Maureen Abood’s Eggplant With Lamb, Tomato and Pine NutsMelissa Clark, Maureen Abood2078 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars2,0782 hours
Crunchy Roasted Za’atar ChickpeasMelissa Clark, Maureen Abood1807 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1,80735 minutes, plus 1 hour resting
Almond-Walnut Thumbprint MacaroonsJoan Nathan384 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars38450 minutes, plus at least 8 hours resting time
Basmati Rice Pilaf With Cauliflower, Carrots and PeasMartha Rose Shulman208 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars2081 hour 15 minutes
Freekeh, Chickpea and Herb SaladMartha Rose Shulman564 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars5641 hour
Persian-Spiced Lamb ShanksDavid Tanis1483 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars1,4832 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 Shulman80 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars801 hour
Simple Trahana Soup With Lemon and Olive OilMartha Rose Shulman93 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars9325 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 Shulman238 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars23850 minutes
Long-Simmered Eggplant Stuffed with Farro or SpeltMartha Rose Shulman111 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars1112 hours, including 1 1/2 hours mostly unsupervised simmering
Chopped Herb Salad With FarroMartha Rose Shulman367 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars36730 minutes
Cold Poached Pacific Cod with SpicesMartha Rose Shulman37 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars3745 minutes
Grilled Peppers with Garlic YogurtMartha Rose Shulman90 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars9030 minutes
Chickpea, Quinoa and Celery Salad With Middle Eastern FlavorsMartha Rose Shulman385 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars38510 minutes
Rice Pilaf With Pistachios and AlmondsMartha Rose Shulman470 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars470About 35 minutes
Chard Stalk, Chickpea, Tahini and Yogurt DipMartha Rose Shulman41 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars4135 minutes
Avocado Fattoush With Mint VinaigretteJulia Moskin, Einat Admony171 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars17130 minutes
Rawia Bishara’s Brussels Sprouts With Tahini SauceJulia Moskin, Rawia Bishara410 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars4101 hour if roasting; 40 minutes if frying
Mediterranean Smashed ChickpeasDavid Tanis455 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars45530 minutes
Homemade Pita BreadDavid Tanis5000 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars5,000About 2 hours
Basic Phyllo DoughMark Bittman, Diane Kochilas86 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars861 hour 20 minutes
Turkish Pumpkin SoupMartha Rose Shulman258 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars2581 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 Shulman124 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars124About 30 minutes
Imam BayildiMartha Rose Shulman300 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars3002 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 Kessler26 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars261 hour 15 minutes
Baby Spinach Salad With Dates and AlmondsJulia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi966 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars96630 minutes
Hummus from ‘Jerusalem’Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi2257 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars2,25745 minutes, plus overnight soaking
Baghali PoloMark Bittman, Edward Khechemyan117 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars11745 minutes
Cucumber and Tomato Salad With Cilantro and MintMark Bittman, Edward Khechemyan995 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars99520 minutes
One-Pot Mujadara With Leeks and GreensMelissa Clark2607 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars2,60735 minutes