'Middle Eastern' covers a vast geographic area, and a broad variety of national cuisines that are historically linked and culturally interwoven - from bold North African meaty stews to subtle Iranian rice dishes...
More about Middle Eastern cuisine
A simple but scrumptious dessert from Tonia Buxton - luscious fresh dates and figs baked with honey and Middle Eastern spices
For a really special supper, take time out to prepare this feast of Middle Eastern ingredients and flavours from well-renowned restaurant Momo
Spiked with chillies and peppers, Ching-He Huang's salad makes a healthy start to a meal and is also a great accompaniment to roast meats
Irresistible home-made lamb bangers from Georges Laurier, deliciously flavoured with mint
Sophie Grigson's recipe for a tasty Egyptian spice dip goes well with bread dipped in olive oil as an appetiser
