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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.

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

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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

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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Vegetarian

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

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