Learn the basics of Middle Eastern cooking with 100 simple, authentic recipes

Fresh herbs and spices, creamy yogurt, savory skewered meats, and flaky baklava—Middle Eastern cuisine is famous for its vibrant flavors. Now, you can recreate iconic dishes in your own kitchen with The Essential Middle Eastern Cookbook. Packed with 100 classic recipes made simple, this complete Middle East cookbook gives you a true taste of one of the world’s most influential culinary regions.

Try your hand at delectable dishes like Tabbouleh, Lebanese Chicken Fatteh, Spiced Beef Tagine, and homemade Pita Bread with Hummus. All of the ingredients in this Middle East cookbook are easily found in your neighborhood grocery store, yet they stay true to the authentic flavors and textures of each traditional meal. Let’s eat!

This well-designed Middle East cookbook includes:

• Practical pantry staples—This Middle East cookbook includes a helpful list of essentials to have on hand, like bulgur, filo dough, lentils, ghee, and more.
• Spice of life—In this one-of-a-kind Middle East cookbook, you’ll find a thorough guide to stocking your spice rack with key seasonings like allspice, mint, cumin, and sumac—plus recipes for blends like za’atar and baharat.
• Regional food guide—Explore the diverse culinary regions of the Middle East, including the Levant, North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and beyond.

Create vibrant, flavorful meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert with this beautiful Middle East cookbook.

MICHELLE ANDERSON is the author of The Egg Cookbook, Clean Eating Made Simple, and Healthy Cookbook for Two. She was a hands-on corporate chef for over 20 years, specializing in healthy diets for her clients. She lives in Ontario, Canada.