Thyme-Toasted Almonds

Semolina flour and turmeric give this simple cake a sunny hue and nutty flavor.

This fragrant salad uses bulgur wheat as its base, an endlessly versatile, slightly chewy grain that’s very popular throughout the eastern Mediterranean.

Berbere is a spicy chile blend that has floral and sweet notes from coriander and cardamom, and when it’s paired with a honey glaze, it sets these wings apart from anything else you’ve ever had.

This side dish is flavorful enough to also serve as a main course.

A pinch of sugar in the spice rub ensures picture-perfect grill marks with layers of flavor.

This luscious chilled yogurt soup, packed with fresh and dried mint, is an incredibly refreshing and cooling appetizer during the summer.

Serve these as you would falafel: in a pita, on top of a salad, or as a snack with a dip.

Among the top tier of sauces is Indonesian satay sauce, because it is the embodiment of joy and life. In fact, this sauce is also trustworthy and highly respectful of whatever it comes into contact with—perhaps it is, in fact, the perfect friend?