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    Authentic Middle Eastern Recipes Made Easier

    Welcome to Hungry Paprikas - home of delicious Arabic recipes! Browse mains, sides and desserts that will quickly become family favourites and transport you to the Middle East.

    Popular Recipes

    Find my most popular recipes ranging from a one pot shawarma rice, an easy moussaka or an even easier lazy cake.

    • Maqluba (Makloubeh) with Lamb (Arabic rice dish)
    • Arayes (Middle Eastern Stuffed Pita)
    • Chicken Machboos (Saudi Arabian Kabsa)
    • Kunafa Recipe with Mozzarella Cheese (Easy!)

    Middle Eastern

    Whether you're looking for middle eastern classics or your favourite recipes but made easier, look no further. You can browse recipes ranging from classic rice dishes, fresh salads and dips, chicken and meat recipes as well as delicious desserts all made to please the lovers of a middle eastern palate!

    • 50+ Iftar Recipes for Ramadan (Middle Eastern)
    • Tender Beef Shawarma (Quick Stovetop Method)
    • Easy Moroccan Harira Soup
    • 5-Minute Fluffy Toum (No Food Processor!)

    See more Middle Eastern recipes →

    About Amina

    Hi friend! I’m Amina, a wife and busy mother of two. And I know you’re super busy too. I’m here to help you figure out dinner for your family with my easy, quick, and Middle Eastern inspired recipes. Hope you enjoy your stay – and please – have a look around and get in touch! FIND OUT MORE

    Dishes by Category

    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Side Dishes
    • Main Dishes
    • Desserts & Sweets
    • Vegetarian

    Not sure what you're looking for? Find a recipe here - look for a shawarma dish, or some ful for breakfast, or even decadent baklawa. I got you covered!

    Breakfast

    Breakfast doesn't need to be boring or repetitive. Browse lots of delicious egg recipes, baked goods as well as indulgent middle eastern classics like Kaymak!

    • 30 Minute Fattet Hummus (Using Canned Chickpeas!)
    • Authentic Homemade Fatayer (Spinach and Cheese)
    • Potato Omelette (Easy Brunch Dish)
    • Manakish with Cheese and Za'atar

    See more Breakfast recipes →

    Desserts

    Here you'll find lots of quick and easy dessert recipes (usually 3 ingredients and ready within 30 minutes) or many of middle eastern favourites.

    • Umm Ali (Egyptian Bread Pudding)
    • Luqaimat / Awamat (Middle Eastern Crunchy Fritters)
    • Namoura (Basbousa Semolina Cake)
    • Znoud El Sit (Middle Eastern Phyllo Rolls)

    See more Dessert recipes →

    Mains

    If you're looking for something new for your weekly menu, these mains recipes offer a huge variety. Lots of easy pasta recipes, delicious rice dishes, as well as chicken and meat options.

    • Fragrant Lamb Kabsa (10 min prep time!)
    • 30 Minute One Pot Pink Pasta
    • 15+ Middle Eastern Rice Recipes (For Everyday and Special Occasions!)
    • Joojeh Kabab (Persian Chicken Kabobs)

    See more Main dish recipes →

    Sides

    Easy to make sides will brighten up any lunch or dinner. Browse these recipes for lots of delicious middle eastern salads, soups and dips, as well as pastries and and rice dishes.

    • Crispy Roasted Potatoes (the Best!)
    • Malfouf Salad (Lebanese Cabbage Salad)
    • Cauliflower Soup with Caramelized Onions (Easy!)
    • Healthy Bulgur Salad with Easy Dressing

    See more Side dish recipes →

    Vegetarian

    Vegetarian recipes that are packed with flavour and easy to make. You'll enjoy browsing rice dishes, stews, dips, salads and soups.

    • Yalanji (Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves)
    • Honeycomb Bread Stuffed with Cheese (Khaliat Nahl)
    • Baghali Polo or Timman Bagilla (Dill Rice)
    • Lebanese Moussaka (Maghmour | Vegan)

    See more Vegetarian recipes →

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