Middle Eastern cuisine, particularly Lebanese, has a lot of fans in Australia, and for good reason. With a huge variety of grains, vegetables and poultry, Lebanese food is simple, fresh and packed with flavour. And it’s the perfect kind of food to dish up for the family. Who can resist piping hot falafel, crunchy fattoush and creamy hummus?
Baklava
Go nuts for this sweet Middle Eastern dessert.
Tabbouleh
You’ll love this classic Middle-Eastern salad.
Lamb kofta platter
Simple to make and taste great.
Labne
There’s so many ways to use this Middle Eastern strained yoghurt.
Meatball and tabouli pitas
A fresh and tasty lunch.
Lebanese roasted pumpkin salad
Looking for delicious and healthy vegetarian dinner ideas? Then don’t go past this wholesome Lebanese roasted pumpkin salad – a tasty and nutritious crowd-pleasing dish!
Lebanese meatball pocket
Experience authentic Lebanese flavours at home with these quick and easy meatball pockets! Full of fresh ingredients, this makes a great family lunch or dinner.
Tabouli with char-grilled eggplant
This vegetarian Middle Eastern dish takes just 10 minutes to create but is packed full of flavour.
Chicken kebabs with garlic sauce
Wrap fresh pita bread snugly around this delicious chicken kebab with garlic sauce. Add plenty of fresh salad and you have perfectly balanced meal, with limited washing up. Win.
Quinoa falafel with green tahini
This healthy Lebanese-inspired falafel platter is absolutely mouth-watering served with a summery heirloom tomato salad and pita breads.
Baked kibbeh
Considered the national dish of many Middle Eastern nations, Kibbeh, is made of burghul, minced onions and finely ground lean beef, lamb, goat or camel meat with and mixed spices.
Fried kibbeh balls
Try this delicious Lebanese snack with a cooling yoghurt sauce and fresh mint.
Warm lebanese bread with minted labne salad
Labne is sometimes sold as ‘yoghurt cheese’. You can use the oil from the labne instead of the extra olive oil if you like. If you can’t find za’atar, you can make your own: combine 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 2 teaspoons sumac and 2 teaspoons salt. Note
Felafel
This traditional Middle Eastern favourite is a versatile vegetarian dish that everyone will love.
Eggplant and hummus lamb tarts
For a shortcut, use store-bought hummus and well-drained chargrilled eggplant. Note
Lebanese lamb and potato bake
Onion marmalade, also called caramelised onion relish or onion jam, is available, in jars, from large supermarkets and delicatessens. Note
Fatteh
This delicious Middle Eastern dip is made with chickpeas, yoghurt and garlic. Serve it up with fresh Lebanese bread to create a delicious starter or healthy snack.
Hummus
Enjoy this classic Middle Eastern dip with vegetable sticks, crackers, bread or meats. It’s easy to make and packed full of the goodness of chickpeas.
Fattoush with harissa-rubbed lamb
For a more intense flavour, marinate the lamb 1 hour. Note
Semolina slice
Known variously throughout the Middle East and North Africa as basboosa, namoura or harisi, this sweet slice is saturated with a citrusy sugar syrup which gives it a lovely individual flavour. Note
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