Aa traditional confection that is found in some regions of Spain and in countries of Latin America including Chile'. The name Alfajores is arabic in origin. Its basic form consists of two round sweet biscuits joined together with dulce de leche or jam and covered with powdered ...sugar. In most alfajores there are two layers of cake, and a filling in between. I got this recipe from my friend, Antonella Conte' Perez in Santiago Chile. I made these with two layers and dulce de leche and powdered sugar.

Lamb and mashed potatoes.  Think Arabic Shepards Pie.

I attended St. George Antiocian Church in Charleston, WV for years.  The majority of the people who attend are of arabic descent.  You will see many of my submissions are middle eastern in nature. Most of the recipes were given to me by friends over the years, many of them from my "Lebanese Mother" Evelyn Dodrill.

Eggplant Dip also spelled Baba Ghanoush

Middle Eastern Favorite.

Try Chickpea Tabbouleh for a change of pace from regular Tabbouleh.  Good salad to take to a picnic.

Recipe source: Evelyn Haddad

A little twist on the traditional version of hummus.  The green onion and cayenne pepper give it a little heat, the lemon gives it a little tang.

Why buy hummus when it is so easy to make. This is the basic recipe but be creative.  Add jarred roasted red peppers that have been rinsed and dried or omit the cumin and add paprika (I like the smoked paprika).  Another version is add a little more lemon juice, omit the cumin and add jarred artichokes. The possibilites are endless.

Middle Eastern Pilaf. Great for holiday entertaining.

Lebanese family recipe.

Traditional Middle Eastern Almond Soup.

Served in Syria and Lebanon as a Easter treat. Filled cookie treats.

Recipe Source: Julia Namey

Grilled lamb with bacon wrapped prunes. This is my wife's recipe. She puts it together and I grill it.

Moroccan side dish goes with almost anything. Very healthy recipe.

Recipe Source: Evelyn Haddad - Lebanese recipe

Note: vegetable stock can be substitued for beef stock for lenten (vegetarian) version

This unique salad is from the California Table Grape Commission.  Every bite is a burst of different flavors. I have been making this for several years and EVERYONE wants the recipe. 

Easy to make Lebanese salad of bulgur wheat, parsley, cucumber, tomato and mint.

This vegetarian dish has a wonderful blend of spices and tangy-sweet flavors.

Very easy Arabic stew recipe made with eggplant and lamb. (Yakhni)