Lamb BiryaniTejal Rao1757 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1,7574 1/2 hours, plus overnight marinating
Keema (Spiced Ground Meat)Tejal Rao2282 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars2,2821 hour
Ash Reshteh (Persian Greens, Bean and Noodle Soup)Samin Nosrat1303 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1,3032 3/4 hours, plus overnight soaking
Rendang Daging (Beef Rendang)Kayla Stewart, Lara Lee416 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars4163 1/4 hours
Curried Coconut and Red Lentil SoupZaynab Issa198 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars19845 minutes
Grilled Tomatoes and Onions With Feta-Harissa Pine NutsYotam Ottolenghi478 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars4781 1/2 hours
Chicken BiryaniNaz Deravian671 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars6713 hours 45 minutes
Narjissiya With Asparagus, Halloumi and SumacReem Kassis722 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars72230 minutes
Skillet Chicken With Couscous, Lemon and HalloumiYewande Komolafe3276 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars3,27640 minutes
Yvonne Maffei’s Roast Chicken With Couscous, Dates and Buttered AlmondsJulia Moskin, Yvonne Maffei1843 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1,84390 minutes
Slow-Cooker Whole ChickenNaz Deravian707 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars707About 4 to 8 hours
Khoresh Gheymeh (Meat and Split Pea Stew)Naz Deravian75 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars752 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 Clark1546 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars1,5461 ½ to 2 hours
Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)Ifrah F. Ahmed721 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars72130 minutes
Tunisian Shakshuka With ShrimpJamel Charouel832 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars83230 minutes
Slow-Braised Lamb ShanksMark Bittman631 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars631At least 2 hours
Mango Labaniyad (Creamy Custard)Ifrah F. Ahmed64 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars6430 minutes, plus 4 hours’ chilling
Tahini Chocolate CakesFlorence Fabricant, Maria Elia501 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars50140 minutes, plus 20 minutes’ cooling
Ferni (Iranian Rice Flour Pudding)Naz Deravian, Fariba Nafissi216 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars21620 minutes, plus an optional 3 hours’ chilling
Rose and Almond GhribaNargisse Benkabbou1090 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1,09045 minutes
Mouhalabieh (Milk Pudding)Ligaya Mishan, Fadi Kattan61 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars613 ¼ hours
BaklavaNaz Deravian153 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1532 hours and 30 minutes, plus at least 4 hours resting
Kaab el Ghazal (Gazelle Horn Cookies)Nargisse Benkabbou47 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars4735 minutes
Pistachio-Almond CookiesDavid Tanis533 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars53345 minutes, plus cooling time
Um Ali (Sweet Milk and Phyllo Pudding)Noor Murad6 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars6About 1 1/2 hours
Qatayef Asafiri (Stuffed Semolina Pancakes)Reem Kassis370 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars37045 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 Abood329 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars32935 minutes
Namoura (Syrup-Soaked Semolina Cake)Tejal Rao, Amanda Saab932 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars9321 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 Ottolenghi234 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars23445 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. Ahmed721 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars72130 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 Benkabbou394 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars39445 minutes
Whole-Wheat Za’atar FlatbreadsDavid Tanis87 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars87About 2 hours
Shami Kebab (Crispy Beef and Chickpea Patties)Zainab Shah47 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars47About 2 1/2 hours
Bagara Baingan (Creamy Spiced Eggplant)Zainab Shah280 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars28045 minutes
Curried Coconut and Red Lentil SoupZaynab Issa198 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars19845 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 Deravian377 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars3771 1/2 hours
Aloo Samosas (Potato Samosas)Zainab Shah562 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars5621 1/2 hours
Salad-e Shirazi (Persian Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad)Samin Nosrat2797 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars2,79720 minutes
Watermelon ChaatTejal Rao, Malika Ameen820 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars82015 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. Ahmed105 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars10510 minutes
Cucumber Yogurt Salad With Dill, Sour Cherries and Rose PetalsJulia Moskin, Sameh Wadi367 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars36715 minutes
Polo Ba Tahdig (Persian Rice With Bread Crust)Samin Nosrat605 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars6051 1/2 hours, plus 30 minutes’ soaking
Mast-o Khiar (Persian Cucumber and Herb Yogurt)Samin Nosrat531 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars53120 minutes
Chicken Kofta in Tomato GravyZainab Shah764 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars76455 minutes
Haleem (Spiced Beef, Lentil and Barley Stew)Zainab Shah78 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars781 1/4 hours
Chicken BiryaniNaz Deravian671 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars6713 hours 45 minutes
BaklavaNaz Deravian153 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1532 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 Lee416 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars4163 1/4 hours
Shami Kebab (Crispy Beef and Chickpea Patties)Zainab Shah47 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars47About 2 1/2 hours
Kaab el Ghazal (Gazelle Horn Cookies)Nargisse Benkabbou47 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars4735 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 Shah498 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars49835 minutes
Sheer Khorma (Cardamom Vermicelli Pudding)Kausar Ahmed27 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars271 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 Rao1757 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1,7574 1/2 hours, plus overnight marinating
One-Pot Vegetable BiryaniZainab Shah1484 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1,4841 hour
Avocado ToastJulia Moskin, Giles Russell1631 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1,6315 minutes
Banana BreadJulia Moskin, Allrecipes.com11420 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars11,4201 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 Clark19645 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars19,64550 minutes
Overnight OatsGenevieve Ko10338 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars10,3385 minutes, plus overnight soaking
Roasted Mango or Banana LassiThe New York Times, Niven Patel187 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars18740 to 50 minutes, plus chilling
Morning Glory MuffinsSamantha Seneviratne3728 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars3,728About 1 hour
Whole-Grain Banana Yogurt MuffinsGenevieve Ko5169 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars5,16930 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 Edris2137 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars2,1371 hour, plus cooling and at least 6 hours’ chilling
Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)Ifrah F. Ahmed721 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars72130 minutes
Asparagus-Potato Hash With Goat Cheese and EggsLidey Heuck639 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars63930 minutes
Crispy Parmesan EggsMelissa Clark1630 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars1,63010 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 Manzke588 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars5881 hour
Chai MasalaJulia Moskin, Sephi Bergerson493 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars49310 minutes
Banana Oatmeal Almond SmoothieMartha Rose Shulman664 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars66418 minutes (including oatmeal soaking time)
Blueberry Coconut Oatmeal PuddingMartha Rose Shulman397 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars39730 minutes
Mujadara (Lentils and Rice With Fried Onions)Naz Deravian377 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars3771 1/2 hours
Curried Coconut and Red Lentil SoupZaynab Issa198 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars19845 minutes
Mango Labaniyad (Creamy Custard)Ifrah F. Ahmed64 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars6430 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
Qatayef Asafiri (Stuffed Semolina Pancakes)Reem Kassis370 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars37045 minutes
Aloo Samosas (Potato Samosas)Zainab Shah562 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars5621 1/2 hours
Keema Samosas (Chicken Samosas)Zainab Shah277 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars2771 1/2 hours
Chicken Yakhni Pulao (Pakistani Chicken and Rice)Zainab Shah39 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars39About 1 hour
Shami Kebab (Crispy Beef and Chickpea Patties)Zainab Shah47 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars47About 2 1/2 hours
Eggplant Fatteh (Crispy Pita, Eggplant and Yogurt)Reem Kassis, Salam Dakkak67 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars671 hour
Chickpea Fatteh (Crispy Pita, Chickpeas and Yogurt)Reem Kassis, Sawsan Daana138 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars138About 1 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
Gheysava (Eggs With Dates and Cinnamon)Naz Deravian130 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars13015 minutes
Um Ali (Sweet Milk and Phyllo Pudding)Noor Murad6 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars6About 1 1/2 hours
Khoresh Gheymeh (Meat and Split Pea Stew)Naz Deravian75 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars752 1/2 hours plus 1 hour soaking
Maraq Misir (Red Lentil Soup)Ifrah F. Ahmed699 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars69955 minutes
Mrouzia Lamb ShanksNargisse Benkabbou509 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars5093 hours
Adas Polo ba Khorma (Persian Lentil Rice With Dates)Melissa Clark, Nasim Alikhani1672 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1,67245 minutes
Rooti Farmaajo (Honeycomb Cheese Bread)Ifrah F. Ahmed619 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars6192 hours
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. Ahmed105 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars10510 minutes
Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)Ifrah F. Ahmed721 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars72130 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 Ameen820 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars82015 minutes, plus chilling
Walnut, Cinnamon and Halloumi BaklavaYotam Ottolenghi234 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars23445 minutes
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
Spiced Lamb and Rice with Walnuts, Mint and PomegranateDavid Tanis365 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars3652 hours
Namoura (Syrup-Soaked Semolina Cake)Tejal Rao, Amanda Saab932 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars9321 hour
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
Yvonne Maffei’s Dates With Cream and Chopped PistachiosJulia Moskin, Yvonne Maffei360 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars36020 minutes
Yvonne Maffei’s Roast Chicken With Couscous, Dates and Buttered AlmondsJulia Moskin, Yvonne Maffei1843 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1,84390 minutes
Cucumber Yogurt Salad With Dill, Sour Cherries and Rose PetalsJulia Moskin, Sameh Wadi367 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars36715 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 Shallal478 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars47845 minutes
FattoushJoan Nathan, Ramzi Osseiran576 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars57630 minutes