Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Inspired Recipes

Welcome to The Matbakh! Here you will find Mediterranean and Middle Eastern inspired recipes for weeknight meals and weekend entertaining.

The Latest and Greatest

We are always cooking up something new around here. This is what's new on the blog.

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Find Recipes By Diet

Find recipes based on a particular eating preference like a vegan Green Detox Smoothie or vegetarian Labneh Pita Sandwich.

Modern Middle Eastern Recipes

Here are some "modernized" versions of some of our favorite Middle Eastern recipes. These recipes have slight alterations and improvements to the original authentic recipe.

Find Recipes By Course

Quickly find what you are looking for, whether it is a Roasted Sweet Potato breakfast, Loukoumades dessert, Quinoa Tabbouleh salad, or Slow Roasted Lamb Shank main dish recipe.

Authentic Middle Eastern Recipes

Here are some authentic Middle Eastern recipes passed on through our families. These recipes are tested over generations and bring heritage and culture to your table. Try Egyptian Molokhia With Roasted Chicken or Lebanese Fassoulia Lima Bean Stew.

Recipes By Mariam

Check out Mariam's latest recipes bringing authentic and delicious Lebanese cuisine to your dinner table. Whether you like Toum Garlic Sauce with your chicken kabobs or Teta's Homemade Ajeen recipe for Za'atar Manakish, you will find something absolutely delicious.

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Recipes By Samara

Check out Samara's new recipes that blend the multiple cultures of Palestine, Syria, and Egypt with a spin on modern versions. Check out Samara's famous Shakshouka Eggs With Potato Hash and our favorite Basbousa recipe.

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Recipes By Lily

Here are Lily's latest recipes that are a hodgepodge of American, Lebanese, Egyptian, and International cuisine. Try the Biscoff Rice Krispie Treats or the Homemade Larabars.

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Our Favorite Falafel Recipes

Here are some of our favorite falafel recipes! Everything from Egyptian falafel, falafel sauce, the falafel pita sandwich, and of course Lebanese fried falafel.

Recipes With Dates

Dates are not only a sweet and delicious standalone snack, they are an excellent way to naturally sweeten a smoothie, drink, or dessert. Here are some of our favorite ways of incorporating dates.

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Most Popular Mediterranean Recipes

Here are some of our most favorite Mediterranean recipes by our readers. Or try some of our personal favorites like Loukoumades Greek Donuts and Fluffy Steamer Couscous.

Vegan Vitamix Smoothie Recipes

These vegan Vitamix smoothie recipes are jam-packed with fruits and vegetables, sweetened with dates. The easiest way to get half your daily intake of fruits and veggies is with one glass of one of these delicious smoothies.