Category: Breakfast and Brunch

Stop the search for delicious breakfasts- I got you covered. The best Middle Eastern breakfast recipes are here, along with plenty of global breakfast options.

Options range from Karak Chai and Middle Eastern mint tea, to Foule Medames and Blueberry danishes. Theres a recipe for everyone.

Sticky Date Toffee Pudding

Sticky Date Toffee Pudding is a delicious, rich and moist date cake drenched with a warm toffee sauce. This is the perfect warm dessert that’ll satisfy a sweet tooth.

Palestinian Taboon Bread

Palestinian Taboon Bread is a traditional bread typically used for Musakhan or Manakeesh. This recipe is easy to be made at home and makes the best difference in your cooking.

Pistachio Tiramisu

This luscious and indulgent pistachio tiramisu recipe is SO easy & will be part of your dessert rotation. It’s eggless, easy to make, and is packed with flavor. Layered with fresh pistachios and homemade pistachio cream, this tiramisu recipe will be a hit year round.

Huweirneh (Palestinian Yogurt and Hedge Mustard)

A top view of a bowl of hedge mustard and yogurt with a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil topped with finely chopped parsley and served with Palestinian sesame bread

If you are looking to enjoy a taste of Palestine, then you have to try this huweirneh recipe, an irresistible Palestinian yogurt and hedge mustard recipe that will take you to the authenticity of Palestinian cuisine.

Easy Zaatar and Sumac Focaccia

A golden crispy loaf of focaccia bread topped with zaatar and sumac, placed on a baking rack.

This easy Focaccia recipe topped with zaatar and sumac offers a fluffy texture without the need for kneading, ensuring delightful results!

Cilbir (Turkish Eggs)

a plate of Turkish çilbir served with pita bread and sprinkled with a generous amount of chopped fresh dill

Cilbir, a traditional Turkish dish, features perfectly poached eggs nestled on a bed of creamy Greek yogurt, drizzled with fragrant garlic-infused butter, and sprinkled with a touch of tangy Aleppo pepper and fresh dill, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that is both indulgent and satisfying. Give it a try!

Knafeh Pancakes

Knafeh Pancakes, where authenticity meats modernization. This flavorful touch of authenticity turns plain pancakes into a sweet, crunchy, fragrant, and gooey dessert filled with qishta and rich in all the best Middle-Eastern flavors! So, go ahead, give it a try, you will thank me later!

Zaatar Pretzels

A golden-brown zaatar pretzels sprinkled with flakey salt alongside a bowl of labneh.

Zaatar Pretzels are the ultimate kid-friendly snack! These bite-sized delights bring the warmth of zaatar spice to create a flavorful twist on the classic pretzel.

Labneh with Confit Tomatoes and Garlic

a dish of spiced cherry tomatoes on labneh

In this tantalizing recipe, cherry tomatoes are transformed into a burst of Middle Eastern flavors with a spicy kick of shatta, all served atop a creamy bed of labneh. Drizzled with aromatic pomegranate molasses and garnished with toasted pine nuts, this dish is an explosion of taste and texture.

Zaatar Grilled Cheese

Tasty grilled cheese zaatar sandwich.

The zaatar grilled cheese sandwich is a combination of the best comfort foods, grilled cheese, with a twist of zaatar.