Here is a hearty chicken stew that is loaded with aromatic Middle-East-style spices, ginger, garlic, and fresh lemon. The lentils and wheat grain create a full-bodied broth with spicy chunks of chicken. Top your chicken Haleem with crispy fried onions, cumin, and a sprinkle of ginger. For a delicious vegetarian version, just omit the chicken.

Introduce your family to the splendid flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine with this easy sandwich. Falafel are traditional deep-fried balls of ground chickpeas, flour, and a medley of aromatic herbs and spices. This recipe also calls for mushrooms, which give the falafel a satisfying meatiness. They bake golden brown and make a scrumptious sandwich when coupled with homemade tahini.

If you are searching for a unique recipe for a globally-inspired dish, try these delicious stuffed grape leaves! The tender leaves are filled with rice, onion, crunchy pine nuts and savory herbs & spices. They make flavorful appetizers or a light vegetarian meal.

Iftar menus usually have several tempting dessert choices, such as the classic konafa. It is buttery layers of phyllo dough that are stuffed with a luscious cream or nut filling. Then, the konafas are saturated with a sweet, citrusy syrup. Konafa has been called the Middle Eastern version of a Danish. Serve it warm from the oven, or chill it in the fridge.