Lamb BiryaniTejal Rao1749 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1,7494 1/2 hours, plus overnight marinating
Keema (Spiced Ground Meat)Tejal Rao2272 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars2,2721 hour
Ash Reshteh (Persian Greens, Bean and Noodle Soup)Samin Nosrat1302 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1,3022 3/4 hours, plus overnight soaking
Rendang Daging (Beef Rendang)Kayla Stewart, Lara Lee415 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars4153 1/4 hours
Curried Coconut and Red Lentil SoupZaynab Issa183 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars18345 minutes
Grilled Tomatoes and Onions With Feta-Harissa Pine NutsYotam Ottolenghi477 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars4771 1/2 hours
Chicken BiryaniNaz Deravian666 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars6663 hours 45 minutes
Narjissiya With Asparagus, Halloumi and SumacReem Kassis720 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars72030 minutes
Skillet Chicken With Couscous, Lemon and HalloumiYewande Komolafe3262 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars3,26240 minutes
Yvonne Maffei’s Roast Chicken With Couscous, Dates and Buttered AlmondsJulia Moskin, Yvonne Maffei1840 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1,84090 minutes
Slow-Cooker Whole ChickenNaz Deravian693 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars693About 4 to 8 hours
Khoresh Gheymeh (Meat and Split Pea Stew)Naz Deravian73 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars732 1/2 hours plus 1 hour soaking
Soor iyo Dalac Bilaash (Grits and Tomato Stew)Ifrah F. Ahmed62 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars6245 minutes
Red Lentil Barley StewMelissa Clark1524 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars1,5241 ½ to 2 hours
Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)Ifrah F. Ahmed719 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars71930 minutes
Tunisian Shakshuka With ShrimpJamel Charouel832 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars83230 minutes
Slow-Braised Lamb ShanksMark Bittman627 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars627At least 2 hours
Mango Labaniyad (Creamy Custard)Ifrah F. Ahmed56 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars5630 minutes, plus 4 hours’ chilling
Tahini Chocolate CakesFlorence Fabricant, Maria Elia500 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars50040 minutes, plus 20 minutes’ cooling
Ferni (Iranian Rice Flour Pudding)Naz Deravian, Fariba Nafissi213 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars21320 minutes, plus an optional 3 hours’ chilling
Rose and Almond GhribaNargisse Benkabbou1089 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1,08945 minutes
Mouhalabieh (Milk Pudding)Ligaya Mishan, Fadi Kattan61 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars613 ¼ hours
BaklavaNaz Deravian152 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1522 hours and 30 minutes, plus at least 4 hours resting
Kaab el Ghazal (Gazelle Horn Cookies)Nargisse Benkabbou45 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars4535 minutes
Pistachio-Almond CookiesDavid Tanis521 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars52145 minutes, plus cooling time
Qatayef Asafiri (Stuffed Semolina Pancakes)Reem Kassis369 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars36945 minutes
Maison Aleph’s Sesame-Halvah 1,001 FeuillesDorie Greenspan, Myriam Sabet68 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars68About 4 1/2 hours
Faloodeh (Persian Lime and Rose Water Granita With Rice Noodles)Samin Nosrat140 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars14020 minutes, plus several hours’ freezing
Muzaffar Seviyan (Sweet Vermicelli With Cardamom)Julia Moskin, Sumayya Usmani61 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars6120 minutes
Sholeh Zard (Persian Rice Pudding)Priya Krishna, Sara Mardanbigi, Edgar Rico652 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars6521 1/2 hours
Maureen Abood’s Lavender and Orange Blossom CookiesMelissa Clark, Maureen Abood328 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars32835 minutes
Namoura (Syrup-Soaked Semolina Cake)Tejal Rao, Amanda Saab926 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars9261 hour
Pomegranate and Rose GranitaYotam Ottolenghi95 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars9530 minutes, plus freezing
Walnut, Cinnamon and Halloumi BaklavaYotam Ottolenghi233 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars23345 minutes
Easy BaklavaMargaux Laskey, Einat Admony199 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars199About 1 1/4 hours, plus chilling and thawing
Rooti Farmaajo (Honeycomb Cheese Bread)Ifrah F. Ahmed619 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars6192 hours
Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)Ifrah F. Ahmed719 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars71930 minutes
Hilib Sambuus (Fried Beef Dumplings)Ifrah F. Ahmed116 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1161 hour
Zaalouk (Eggplant and Tomato Salad)Nargisse Benkabbou382 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars38245 minutes
Whole-Wheat Za’atar FlatbreadsDavid Tanis85 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars85About 2 hours
Shami Kebab (Crispy Beef and Chickpea Patties)Zainab Shah44 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars44About 2 1/2 hours
Bagara Baingan (Creamy Spiced Eggplant)Zainab Shah279 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars27945 minutes
Curried Coconut and Red Lentil SoupZaynab Issa183 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars18345 minutes
Kunun Gyada (Spiced Peanut Rice Porridge)Yewande Komolafe421 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars42140 minutes, plus soaking
Mujadara (Lentils and Rice With Fried Onions)Naz Deravian300 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars3001 1/2 hours
Aloo Samosas (Potato Samosas)Zainab Shah561 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars5611 1/2 hours
Salad-e Shirazi (Persian Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad)Samin Nosrat2741 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars2,74120 minutes
Watermelon ChaatTejal Rao, Malika Ameen806 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars80615 minutes, plus chilling
Fatima’s Fingers (Tunisian Egg Rolls)Jamel Charouel, Jamel Charouel Sr.110 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1102 hours
Basbaas Cagaar (Green Hot Sauce)Ifrah F. Ahmed102 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars10210 minutes
Cucumber Yogurt Salad With Dill, Sour Cherries and Rose PetalsJulia Moskin, Sameh Wadi365 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars36515 minutes
Polo Ba Tahdig (Persian Rice With Bread Crust)Samin Nosrat603 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars6031 1/2 hours, plus 30 minutes’ soaking
Mast-o Khiar (Persian Cucumber and Herb Yogurt)Samin Nosrat528 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars52820 minutes
Chicken Kofta in Tomato GravyZainab Shah758 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars75855 minutes
Haleem (Spiced Beef, Lentil and Barley Stew)Zainab Shah72 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars721 1/4 hours
Chicken BiryaniNaz Deravian666 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars6663 hours 45 minutes
BaklavaNaz Deravian152 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1522 hours and 30 minutes, plus at least 4 hours resting
Norinj Pilau (Rice With Candied Orange Peel, Saffron and Lamb)Ligaya Mishan, Shazia Saif Naimi, Ethan Frisch103 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1034 1/2 hours
Rendang Daging (Beef Rendang)Kayla Stewart, Lara Lee415 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars4153 1/4 hours
Shami Kebab (Crispy Beef and Chickpea Patties)Zainab Shah44 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars44About 2 1/2 hours
Kaab el Ghazal (Gazelle Horn Cookies)Nargisse Benkabbou45 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars4535 minutes
Khoresh-e Fesenjoon (Persian Chicken Stew With Pomegranate and Walnuts)Samin Nosrat824 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars8243 1/2 hours
Aloo Palak (Spicy Spinach and Potatoes) Zainab Shah497 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars49735 minutes
Sheer Khorma (Cardamom Vermicelli Pudding)Kausar Ahmed26 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars261 hour
Fatima’s Fingers (Tunisian Egg Rolls)Jamel Charouel, Jamel Charouel Sr.110 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1102 hours
Lamb BiryaniTejal Rao1749 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1,7494 1/2 hours, plus overnight marinating
One-Pot Vegetable BiryaniZainab Shah1482 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1,4821 hour
Avocado ToastJulia Moskin, Giles Russell1621 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1,6215 minutes
Banana BreadJulia Moskin, Allrecipes.com11246 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars11,2461 hour 15 minutes
Skillet Berry and Brown Butter Toast CrumbleYotam Ottolenghi503 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars5031 1/4 hours
Shakshuka With FetaMelissa Clark19427 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars19,42750 minutes
Overnight OatsGenevieve Ko10262 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars10,2625 minutes, plus overnight soaking
Roasted Mango or Banana LassiThe New York Times, Niven Patel186 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars18640 to 50 minutes, plus chilling
Morning Glory MuffinsSamantha Seneviratne3711 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars3,711About 1 hour
Whole-Grain Banana Yogurt MuffinsGenevieve Ko5091 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars5,09130 minutes, plus cooling
Poached Eggs With Mint and YogurtJulia Moskin, Jennifer Trainer Thompson399 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars399About 1 hour
Breakfast Bars With Oats and CoconutMelissa Clark, Michelle Palazzo, Peter Edris2126 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars2,1261 hour, plus cooling and at least 6 hours’ chilling
Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)Ifrah F. Ahmed719 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars71930 minutes
Asparagus-Potato Hash With Goat Cheese and EggsLidey Heuck634 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars63430 minutes
Crispy Parmesan EggsMelissa Clark1623 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars1,62310 minutes
Bruschetta With Chard or Spinach, Poached Egg and DukkahMartha Rose Shulman64 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars6415 minutes
Date-and-Walnut BarsTejal Rao, Margarita Manzke587 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars5871 hour
Chai MasalaJulia Moskin, Sephi Bergerson491 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars49110 minutes
Banana Oatmeal Almond SmoothieMartha Rose Shulman656 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars65618 minutes (including oatmeal soaking time)
Blueberry Coconut Oatmeal PuddingMartha Rose Shulman394 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars39430 minutes
Namoura (Syrup-Soaked Semolina Cake)Tejal Rao, Amanda Saab926 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars9261 hour
Qatayef Asafiri (Stuffed Semolina Pancakes)Reem Kassis369 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars36945 minutes
FattoushJoan Nathan, Ramzi Osseiran563 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars56330 minutes
Rooti Farmaajo (Honeycomb Cheese Bread)Ifrah F. Ahmed619 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars6192 hours
Maraq Misir (Red Lentil Soup)Ifrah F. Ahmed686 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars68655 minutes
Yvonne Maffei’s Dates With Cream and Chopped PistachiosJulia Moskin, Yvonne Maffei357 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars35720 minutes
Yvonne Maffei’s Roast Chicken With Couscous, Dates and Buttered AlmondsJulia Moskin, Yvonne Maffei1840 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1,84090 minutes
Mujadara (Lentils and Rice With Fried Onions)Naz Deravian300 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars3001 1/2 hours
Curried Coconut and Red Lentil SoupZaynab Issa183 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars18345 minutes
Mango Labaniyad (Creamy Custard)Ifrah F. Ahmed56 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars5630 minutes, plus 4 hours’ chilling
Hilib Sambuus (Fried Beef Dumplings)Ifrah F. Ahmed116 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1161 hour
Nihari (Spiced Oxtail Stew)Julia Moskin, Anita Jaisinghani61 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars61About 6 hours, plus cooling and chilling
Shami Kebab (Crispy Beef and Chickpea Patties)Zainab Shah44 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars44About 2 1/2 hours
Eggplant Fatteh (Crispy Pita, Eggplant and Yogurt)Reem Kassis, Salam Dakkak55 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars551 hour
Chickpea Fatteh (Crispy Pita, Chickpeas and Yogurt)Reem Kassis, Sawsan Daana126 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars126About 1 hour
Gheysava (Eggs With Dates and Cinnamon)Naz Deravian95 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars9515 minutes
Khoresh Gheymeh (Meat and Split Pea Stew)Naz Deravian73 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars732 1/2 hours plus 1 hour soaking
Aloo Samosas (Potato Samosas)Zainab Shah561 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars5611 1/2 hours
Keema Samosas (Chicken Samosas)Zainab Shah277 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars2771 1/2 hours
Adas Polo ba Khorma (Persian Lentil Rice With Dates)Melissa Clark, Nasim Alikhani1654 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1,65445 minutes
Soor iyo Dalac Bilaash (Grits and Tomato Stew)Ifrah F. Ahmed62 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars6245 minutes
Basbaas Cagaar (Green Hot Sauce)Ifrah F. Ahmed102 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars10210 minutes
Fatima’s Fingers (Tunisian Egg Rolls)Jamel Charouel, Jamel Charouel Sr.110 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1102 hours
Mrouzia Lamb ShanksNargisse Benkabbou509 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars5093 hours
Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)Ifrah F. Ahmed719 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars71930 minutes
Kunun Gyada (Spiced Peanut Rice Porridge)Yewande Komolafe421 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars42140 minutes, plus soaking
Easy BaklavaMargaux Laskey, Einat Admony199 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars199About 1 1/4 hours, plus chilling and thawing
Watermelon ChaatTejal Rao, Malika Ameen806 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars80615 minutes, plus chilling
Walnut, Cinnamon and Halloumi BaklavaYotam Ottolenghi233 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars23345 minutes
Spiced Lamb and Rice with Walnuts, Mint and PomegranateDavid Tanis365 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars3652 hours
Shrimp and Potatoes in Sambal (Sambal Goreng Kentang Udang)Tejal Rao, Retno Pratiwi88 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars8860 minutes
Opor Ayam (Indonesian Chicken Curry)Tejal Rao, Retno Pratiwi63 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars6370 minutes
Sameh Wadi’s Wheat Berries With Carrots, Harissa Yogurt and DatesJulia Moskin, Sameh Wadi91 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars911 hour
Cucumber Yogurt Salad With Dill, Sour Cherries and Rose PetalsJulia Moskin, Sameh Wadi365 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars36515 minutes
Sameh Wadi’s Lamb Shanks With Pomegranate and SaffronJulia Moskin, Sameh Wadi243 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars243About 3 hours
Roasted Butternut Squash and Red OnionsJulia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi1622 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars1,6221 hour
Suad Shallal’s Iraqi Lentil Soup With MeatballsJoan Nathan, Suad Shallal477 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars47745 minutes