Dried Fruit

This Moroccan-inspired lamb is coated with ras el hanout, preserved lemon, and harissa. Don’t skip the dried apricots, which get jammy and caramelized in the oven.

Scones full of the textures and flavors of a granola bar—a hint of sweetness comes from copious dried fruit and a sprinkle of raw sugar.

A warm ruby red mulled wine packed with enough cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger to make the whole house smell like the holidays.

This tahdig is dressed up with cranberries and woody herbs for a Thanksgiving-y, festive feel.

This refreshing drink Sohla El-Waylly often uses to break fast during Ramadan gives all kinds of holiday vibes.

As in: Spoon it on grilled meats, fish, or vegetables. You can’t lose.

Don’t let fish intimidate you on the grill. Cutting it into wide planks makes it easy to flip.

These cookies are inspired by the most trusted human energy source: trail mix. They’re crammed with toasted nuts, dried fruit, hearty oats, and chocolate.

These fluffy buttermilk-laced buns are filled with a cinnamon-scented date purée to capture all that gooey sticky bun glory without being overly sweet.

This salad puts all the best textures on a spoon: crisp, raw broccoli; chewy, sticky dates; and crunchy toasted pistachios. The ras-el-hanout, a Moroccan spice blend featuring aromatic and warm spices, adds a smoky depth to the bright citrusy dressing, which soaks into the broccoli as it sits. Don’t have ras-el-hanout? Garam masala, baharat, or curry powder will also work. And if you’re a meal prepper, this is a great make-ahead salad—it only gets better with a little time.

Assembling these dessert cups in muffin tin liners (just the liners!) helps speed up the process and ensure the sticky date caramel doesn’t get out of hand.

This recipe is inspired by mujadara, a simple combination of lentils, rice, and onions that exists in various forms across the Middle East. It's comforting but not too rich, and it's fresh and vegetarian without relying on many perishable ingredients. In other words, it's the perfect meal for the nights in between holiday parties.

Cranberry mostarda isn’t as sweet as cranberry sauce, it’s got some fire from mustard seeds—and you’ll want it on allll the roasted vegetables this winter.

An unconventional panna cotta inspired by the flavors of falooda: rose syrup, pistachios, and golden raisins all join in.

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It’s worth planning ahead for this vibrant, springy pilaf recipe that’s made all the better by day-old rice.

It's got more than twice the potassium, calcium, and magnesium levels of maple syrup or honey, with up to 10 times the antioxidants.

The secret weapon in this summery salad is the golden raisins: They're soaked in apple cider vinegar, which not only sweetens the vinegar but also transforms them into plump, sweet-tart balloons that stand up against the rich and buttery pine nuts.

We took the classic, beloved Chicken Marbella and made it weeknight-friendly by using quick-cooking pork tenderloin instead.

Why shouldn’t sticky toffee pudding be baked in a classic Bundt shape and bathed in a salted toffee sauce? Yep, we couldn’t think of a reason either.

We can all agree that they're a terrible snack food, but cooking with raisins is a different story.

Welcome to our 2019 pantry.

Sometimes leafy greens just won’t cut it.

Tangy, crunchy carrots meet soft and sweet blackened dates for literally everything you want in one bite.