Still hungry? Check out more recipes below!

Simsimiyya is a classic Middle Eastern sesame brittle: toasty sesame seeds bound in a glossy sugar–honey syrup, brightened with lemon and perfumed with cardamom and rose water. Crisp, fragrant, and perfect with tea or coffee.

Kleicha is a traditional Iraqi date-filled pastry: a tender, lightly sweet yeast dough scented with cardamom, wrapped around a spiced date filling and finished with a sprinkle of sesame.

Biryani Baghdad is a rich and aromatic Middle Eastern dish that combines fragrant basmati rice with succulent chicken, spices, and saffron. This meal is layered with flavors, offering a beautiful balance of savory and slightly sweet notes.

Qurs al-Joz is a traditional Middle Eastern sweet bread infused with warm spices and rich walnuts, perfect for a cozy afternoon tea.

Kubba Hamuth is a traditional Middle Eastern soup featuring semolina dumplings with a seasoned beef filling, swimming in a tangy and spiced tomato broth. Perfect for comforting dinners.

Saffron Kofta Khayal is an elegant and aromatic Indian dish featuring melt-in-your-mouth potato and paneer dumplings, infused with saffron and simmered in a rich, creamy tomato-yogurt sauce.

Basra Apricot Bliss is a delightful dessert that brings together the rich flavors of apricots and almonds, accented with spices and layered on a buttery shortbread crust.